Outdoors in RI: Turkey talk, conservation news, comedian picks RI, Greenway, holiday lights, 2A

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Photo, above: RIDEM Southern Rhode Island Conservation District Southern Rhode Island Conservation District hosts sign-up session for NRCS conservation funding for RI farmers and landowners. A sign-up session for the first cycle of fiscal year 2025 Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) funding for farmers, forest landowners, oyster growers, ranchers and urban growers. The deadline to…

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Networking Pick of the Week – Good Networking Coffee Hour, No. Smithfield

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Join fellow professionals on Thursday, May 30th from 8 to 9am at the monthly Good Networking Coffee Hour held at the Good Working co-working space. The group is inviting freelancers, business owners, or anyone looking to expand their network. The group meets regularly – the last Thursday of every month, from 8am-9am. Good Working is…

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Wright’s Dairy Farm only Rhode Island dairy processor sharing in $12.2M northeast grant

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Substantial Funding Is a Catalyst for Dairy Sector Resiliency Dairy processors across the Northeast are receiving a catalytic investment. The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announced today 35 businesses selected for awards through the Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant.   With total funding of $12,287,001 across eight states, individual awards range from $25,852 to $1million.  Those selected for awards represent…

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Vote! Red, White & Brew Coffeehouse, Champion of DD Community, in FedEx Contest

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Champion of RI Developmental Disabilities Community Competing, Helping A Cause North Smithfield, RI—Red White and Brew Coffeehouse, together with its complementary business, the Budding Violet is competing in this year’ FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Michael Coyne is the sole small business owner representing the Developmental Disabilities community of Rhode Island (RIDDC).  Michael, who has autism, is…

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