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RIFB is dedicated to preserving farms and farmland in Rhode Island. We are forming a new organization, the RI Farm Bureau Land Trust (RIFBLT)which will be devoted to buying or accepting donations, of farmland which will be preserved forever.

Description:
RIFB is a 501 (c) (5) organization that promotes new laws for farmers in the RI General Assembly and represents farmers before local government boards. We are advocates for farmers and farming in RI. We have formed a new organization (RIFBLT) and are seeking 501 (c) (3) status. The purpose of this organization is to preserve farmland by purchasing development rights or farmland in fee simple or accepting donations of the same. While we are not a "health" organization, there is nothing more healthy than farm fresh food and wide open spaces to help protect the environment.

History:
RIFB was formed in 1953 and has successfully sought legislation on behalf of farmers to reduce property taxes through the Farm Forest and Open Space program as well as the Purchase of Development Rights program.
We have helped farmers by protecting their property rights. Our new organization, the RIFBLT, will allow us to protect farmland from development by purchasing development rights or acquiring farmland in fee simple.

Contact person: Al Bettencourt, Executive Director, (401) 556-7605, (email)
Office fax number: (401) 647-0410

Address:

2227 Plainfield Pike Rear Johnston, RI 02915 (See a map)

Directions:

From 295 South take exit 4 to Plainfield Pike (Route 14)and take a right at the end of the exit onto Plainfield Pike. From 295 North take exit 4 to Plainfield Pike and take a left at the end of the. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Line 19 Stamp Farm Rd, 20 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	No
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	Yes