Category: Environment

bringing this farm to a high standard of efficiency and excellence…

August 16, 2022

“The name of Cole has been identified with the history of Rhode Island since the early years of the struggle of the little colony for existence. … Washington Leverett Cole, was educated in the private school of Samuel J. Austin in Providence and on completing his studies, became interested immediately in the in the management of his father’s large property and of his farm, eventually succeeding him in the control of the estate. He devoted his entire life to bringing this farm to a high standard of efficiency and excellence, purely for the love of the work, and for his deep interest in agriculture and dairying.”

source: American Biography: A New Cyclopedia, Volume 6 (pp. 238-240)

Coggeshall Farm Museum

August 2, 2022

Coggeshall Farm recreates true farm living in the late 18th century

Coggeshall Farm is a salt-marsh farm from 1790s. The farm is set on 48 acres of coastal farmland in Bristol RI, about 30 minutes drive from the Cole Farmhouse.

The farm is beautifully preserved to 1790s and it brings to life the daily experience of tenant farmers on the farm. The museum offers hands-on experiences through its working farm with heritage livestock, heirloom field crops and its historic structures.

The friendly costumed historians on site will make your visit fun and educational with live demonstration of daily farm activities.

The museum address is: 1 Colt Drive, Bristol, RI 02809 (for GPS use, enter “Coggeshall Farm Museum”)

Check hours rates and special events at: https://www.coggeshallfarm.org/

Tip: Visit Colt state Park and beach on this excursion — see info at: https://riparks.com/parks/colt.php#colt

Farms, Farmers Markets & PYOs

July 11, 2022

Enjoy local farms and farmers’ market near the Cole Farmhouse

A short guide to help you find healthy, fresh produce grown local. Meet and support local farmers and vendors. These markets showcase a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and other farm products.
Browse full list of RI Farmers Markets (Farm Fresh RI)

Farmers Markets

Providence

Hope Street Farmers Market
Address: Hope St &, Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906 (Lippit park)
Duration: May 6 to October 28, 2023
Day of Week: Saturdays
Hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Farm Fresh Rhode Island
A large selection of local farm and food vendors in a custom-built facility designed
Address: 10 Sims Ave, Providence
Duration: Year round
Day of Week: Saturdays
Hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Armory Park
Address: Armory, 85 Parade St, Providence,
Duration: June 1 – Oct 26
Day of Week: Thursdays
Hours: 3:00pm – 7:00pm,

Broad Street,
Address: Algonquin House, 807 Broad St, Providence,
Duration: runs Jun 10 – Oct 28
Day of Week: Saturdays
Hours: 8:00am – noon

Neutaconkanut Park
Address: 675 Plainfield St, Providence
Duration: Jul 3 – Oct 30
Day of the week: Mondays
Hours: 2 – 6pm

Outside Providence

Burrillville Farmers Market
Address: 75 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, RI 02830
Duration: June 3 to September 30, 2023
Day of Week: Saturdays
Hours: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Aquidneck Growers Market
Address: Embrace Home Loans Campus25 Enterprise Dr, Middletown
Duration: May 6 – October 28 2023
Day of Week: Saturday
Hours: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM


Local Farms

R&R Farm
Address: 652 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA
Phone (508) 617 1489
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/RR-Farms-Seekonk/100063535476175/
Friendly and inexpensive farm within fifteen minutes drive from the Cole Farmhouse. Small variety of high-quality produce in affordable prices. Recommended!


Name: Blackbird Farm
Address: 660 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: (401) 578-3959
Website: https://blackbirdfarmri.com/
Description: antibiotic-free, no-added-hormones, pasture-fed, 100% Black Angus cattle and 100% pedigreed American Heritage Berkshire pigs.

Name: Pat’s Pastured
Address: 830 South Road, East Greenwich RI 02818
Phone: (401) 830- 4728
Website: https://www.patspastured.com/
Description: Ethically-raised, pastured meat and eggs

Name: Moonrose Farm
Address: Cranston, RI
Phone: (401) 484-1645
Website: https://www.moonrosefarm.com/
Description: Woman owned chemical free farm & apiary specializing in vegetables and cut flowers.

Name: Big Train Farm
Address: 1012 Snake Hill Road, North Scituate, RI 02857
Phone: (401) 243-4212
Website: https://bigtrainfarm.com/csa-details/
Description: Certified Organic Vegetable Farm.