The smallest state in the US has its advantages, one of which is the ability to easily travel and visit various farms.
A scavenger hunt, launched by the Rhode Island Fruit Growers in 2011, was taken over by the Rhode Island Farm Bureau in 2022. The 2024 hunt featured 30 participating farms across the state, showcasing different types of farms, including dairies, vineyards, and berry farms.
According to the USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture, there are over 1,000 farms in Rhode Island, with the scavenger hunt representing a select few.
Author's summary: Rhode Island's scavenger hunt promotes local agriculture.