Jaswell's Farm To Exhibit at RI Agriculture Day Thursday

Jaswell’s Farm in Smithfield will be among 50 local farm exhibitors at the RI State House tomorrow helping to celebrate RI Agriculture Day.

The Department of Environmental Management will host the celebration to recognize the importance of the state's $1.7 billion agriculture and green industries. The farm will showcase its apple cider products during the celebration.

The program will recognize the 100^th anniversary of the RI Fruit Growers Association with the preview of a new documentary film on the state’s apple industry, entitled “Vanishing Orchards.” In addition, the event will highlight a new initiative to promote and market local seafood as well as ongoing programs to maintain the viability of farming in Rhode Island.   

The day will also showcase Rhode Island's agriculture industry and all that it brings to the state. Farming is an integral part of the state's economy and provides a valuable contribution to Rhode Island's open space and quality of life. Beyond fresh and local produce, meat, nursery stock, sod and Rhode Island's own Rhody Fresh milk, agriculture contributes to tourism, open space, landscaping businesses, and a variety of food-related industries.  The event will also continue to highlight the statewide “Get Fresh. Buy Local.” campaign and farmers’ markets.

Other exhibitors' fare include stuffed quahogs from Dave’s Marketplace; fresh cupcakes and their own cheddar cheese directly from Wright’s Dairy Farm and Bakery; assorted cheeses from Narragansett Creamery; oysters from Matunuck Oyster Farm; johnnycakes from the Kenyon’s Grist and Corn Meal Company; Rhody Fresh milk and Butterkase cheese from the RI Dairy Farms Cooperative; egg sandwiches, Greek yogurt and Del's liquid lemonade from Little Rhody Foods; and Arruda Dairy's fresh plain and flavored milk including chocolate and coffee. Also, fresh cider from Jaswell’s Farm in Smithfield; fresh made fudge from Confreda Farms and Greenhouse in Cranston; Cabot Cheese made with milk from RI dairy farms; Rich’s Sweet Heat sauce for RI-grown vegetables and meats; fresh assorted pies from Gardner Pie Company; and wine from RI vineyards will be available for sampling.

Exhibitors will be set up in the State House Rotunda from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.