Hi all,

Please see details below for an upcoming workshop hosted by FSEP in Southeast Michigan. Apologies for cross-posting.

 

 

Vicki Morrone

303 Natural Resources Bldg

C.S. Mott Group

Dept of CARRS

East Lansing, MI 48824

517-353-3542/517-282-3557 (cell)

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www.MichiganOrganic.msu.edu for information on organic and sustaianable farming and news & events

 

From: Colleen Matts [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 1:17 PM
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Subject: FW: Growing For Local Markets Workshop

 

 

Hi all,

Please see details below for an upcoming workshop hosted by FSEP in Southeast Michigan. Apologies for cross-posting.

 

 

 

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From: Michaelle Rehmann <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Subject: Growing For Local Markets Workshop
To: Michaelle Rehmann <[log in to unmask]>

Food System Economic Partnership is proud to present:  Growing For Local Markets - a workshop for farmers in Southeast Michigan

The local food movement is blossoming across Southeast Michigan, come learn how to be a part of this growing opportunity.  Restaurants, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and correctional facilities across the region are looking to area farmers for local food.  Don’t let this opportunity to increase your market share pass you by.    Join us on Monday, March 8th at 10:00 am to learn more about the types of products institutional buyers are purchasing and how you can sell direct to these local outlets.

Program Highlights

· How to Develop Community Connections

· Types of Products Commonly Purchased

· How to Prepare Product Availability Lists

· Using Season Extension Techniques to increase Market Share

 

Date:  March 8, 2010

Time: 10:00 - 2:00 PM (lunch included)

Place: Adrian Public Library, 143 E. Maumee St, Adrian, MI

Cost:  FREE

RSVP: (734) 222.3817

 

We hope to see you there! 


--
Michaelle Rehmann
Farm to Food Service Program Director

Food System Economic Partnership
705 N Zeeb Road * PO BOX 8645
Ann Arbor, MI  48107
Phone:  517.490.6912
Fax:  734.222.3990
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www.fsepmichigan.org




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Michaelle Rehmann
Farm to Food Service Program Director

Food System Economic Partnership
705 N Zeeb Road * PO BOX 8645
Ann Arbor, MI  48107
Phone:  517.490.6912
Fax:  734.222.3990
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www.fsepmichigan.org

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