Chefs from Johnson and Wales University will be at the DEM Farmers' Market at Goddard Memorial State Park in East Greenwich today as part of its 2011 Veggin' Out program. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on October 7th and 21st, chefs will demonstrate how to prepare the many vegetables and fruits grown on Rhode Island farms, cook up local favorites, and teach healthy cooking to market-goers. This event will take place rain or shine.
DEM operates nine farmers' markets in state parks and state facilities throughout Rhode Island. DEM Farmers' Markets accept farmers' market checks from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) administered by the Department of Health. The successful Senior Farmers' Nutrition Program administered by DEM is also being offered this year, with coupons available at senior centers throughout the state.
For more information contact the Division of Agriculture at 222-2781 or visit the DEM's website at www.dem.ri.gov.
