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Question 1. Considering the challenges faced by food producers, particularly farmers, explain 3 major programs offered by Farm Fresh RI (FFRI) that resonate the most with you regarding facilitating the process of connecting the producers with the consumers.

Question 2. So far in class we've had several presenters that represent both for-profit and non-profit organizations operating in various parts of the food system. Describe the differences between for-profit and non-profit. Are there pros and cons for each? And does non-profit mean that employees work for free?

Question 3. How is the work of FFRI, a non-profit organization, funded? Do some research and propose the likely process they use.

Question 4. Reflect on the fact that the original idea for FFRI was started by an undergraduate student at Brown University almost twenty years ago. What process did she use as the organization grew to its current form and size?

Question 5. Explain 5 factors that would determine whether you would ever consider working for a non-profit organization involved in the food system.

Question 6. In what ways does FFRI serve the consumers who are food insecure?