Rhode Island
Discover local recipes, flavors and meet members of the beef community in Rhode Island.
Meet Rhode Island Farmer: Ann Marie Bouthillette
Meet Rhode Island beef producer, Ann Marie Bouthillette, from Blackbird Farm. Together, with her family they raise over 150 head of Angus cattle. All of their animals are bred, born and raised at the farm in Rhode Island. They also produce the food for their cattle on their farm. They sell their beef to some of the most prominent Farm to Fork restaurants and inns within the state and surrounding area. They also have a Farmstand where they sell their beef and focus on educating the public about agriculture.
popular Rhode Island-inspired recipes
BEEF STRIP STEAKS WITH BALSAMIC GRILLED VEGETABLES
Try this Italian-style meat and vegetable recipe next time you're on the grill. Beef Strip Steaks and colorful vegetables are served with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
GRILLED STEAK AND FRESH MOZZARELLA FLATBREAD
Top Sirloin Filets are perfectly tender for this Italian-style flatbread. Check out this recipe.
Rhode Island Fact
The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island, built in 1673 is the oldest operating tavern in the United States.
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See how beef farmers and ranchers around the country are implementing land-saving, wildlife-preserving, and award-winning environmental efforts.
beef sustainability
cattlemen and the environment
Today beef is produced using fewer resources than ever before. But conservation is never complete; ranchers work hard to feed a growing population, while, at the same time, reduce water use, care for the land, and protect the environment.
Northeast BEef Promotion Initiative
Learn more about the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative and the work they do in the Northeast Region.