Two years ago, SCLT received one of the largest grants in its history: nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute for Food and Agriculture, to be spent over three years. The funds would provide training and other support for beginning farmers and help increase the acreage for food production in Rhode Island. SCLT would share funding with several local partners to achieve these objectives.
High school students invited to apply for summer jobs at SCLT
SCLT has been working in South Providence since 1981 to provide people access to land, education and other resources to enable them to grow their own food. We are actively expanding our work in Central Falls, Pawtucket and Cranston. As a youth staff member, you will help create community food systems where food is affordable, healthy, environmentally sustainable and culturally appealing.
SCLT provides fertile ground for local students and researchers
On a cold April day, Matt Lovecchio tends to seedlings in the warmth of City Farm’s greenhouse. He first came to SCLT in 2016 as a Providence College intern and has continued as a volunteer here ever since.
SCLT seeks new Director of Operations
SCLT is looking for an experienced professional to steward all of our properties including production farms, leased farms, community gardens and buildings.
Open house for Seekonk farmland to lease
Farmers looking for land to lease are invited to an open house this Sunday, April 15, from 1-3 pm. The 2.5-acre property is located at 540 Prospect Street in Seekonk.
Meet our new Director of Farmland Access and Education
Just in time for our busiest season, Sebastian Interlandi joined SCLT as our Director of Farmland Access and Education on March 5.
Urban Agriculture Kick-off set for April 14
This start-of-the-growing-season event features experts who can answer questions about organic growing and advise you how to maximize your yield from small urban plots, backyard gardens and containers.
Seeking Farm Apprentices for 2018 season
Interested in learning about bio-intensive farming directly from a knowledgeable, local, small-scale farmer?
We’re hiring! Help spread the word
SCLT is looking for an experienced professional to become our Director of Farmland Access and Education.
SCLT helps Sweet Pea Farm find a home in Charlestown, RI
For years Kathan Teepe had been looking for farmland where she could raise vegetables to sell through her own CSA, and where she could cultivate flowers for extra income.
