Are you a beginning farmer looking to develop new markets? Interested in learning more about online, restaurant and wholesale avenues?
Attend a free workshop and panel discussion to explore a range of marketing approaches for fruit, vegetable, and other value-added products. Presentations will cover how to develop a marketing plan appropriate for your operation, as well as a more in depth examination of online markets, restaurant sales and the benefits of wholesaling. A panel of farmers and buyers will share tips and experiences selling at a variety of scales and through a diversity of venues.
DATE: Thursday, October 17, 2013
TIME: 3:00 to 6:30 pm – Optional networking from 6:30-7:00pm
LOCATION: Conference Room at Contra Costa Cooperative Extension Main Office, 75 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA. Shuttle service will be available from Pleasant Hill BART station at 2:30pm.
HOSTS: Alameda County Conservation Partnership, National Center for Appropriate Technology – ATTRA, SAGE, UC Cooperative Extension, Contra Costa Resource Conservation District.
SPEAKER & PANELISTS:
Marisa Alcorta, NCAT-ATTRA
Maroka Kawamura, New Leaf Community Markets
Al Courchesne, Frog Hollow Farm
Dina Izzo, BluDog Organic Produce Services
Shawn Seufert, Terra Bella Family Farm
Matt Greco, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
Patrick Johnson, Dwelley Farm
Tahnee Shields, Good Eggs
Please register by emailing Susan Ellsworth at susan.ellsworth@acrcd.org or calling (925) 371-0154 x 103
