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See the opportunity below if you are interested in the possibility of selling to larger institutions, such as schools and hospitals. Julie Cotton, M.S. Academic Specialist Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Michigan State University A264 Plant and Soil Science Building East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask] 517-355-0271 ext. 1156 Hello All, I wanted to let you all know about an upcoming educational opportunity for new and beginning farmers called “ Getting Started with Selling to Schools and Hospitals”. This webinar is part of an ongoing MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinar Series. The series is designed for beginning farmers, but we encourage any growers who are interested in selling to institutions to attend this webinar. More information below, also see attached flyer. Monday February 10th MSU Extension educators Kendra Wills and Garrett Ziegler will present on the most effective ways to begin selling to local hospitals and schools. Topics will include: food safety requirements for institutional markets, wholesale pricing, strategies for communicating with food service directors, selling through a distributor or food hub, and available resources to help get you started. Questions and discussion will take place through the webinar 'chat' function. Supporting written materials will be available for download during and after the webinar. Participants will receive the webinar URL after their registration and payment is received. A recording of the webinar will be made available to registered (and paid) participants within 10 days of the session. Fee: $10.00 per person. Register at http://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?folder=GettingStartedWithSchools. Payment must be received by Feb. 7 for participants to receive the link to connect to the webinar Best, Garrett Ziegler Garrett Ziegler Extension Educator, Community Food Systems MSU Extension Greening Michigan Institute MSU Extension at the Downtown Market 109 Logan SW Suite B102 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Office: 616.608.7436 Cell: 814.777.3562 [log in to unmask] Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all withought regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.