There is a meeting for potential vendors on Oct 22, Wed in East Lansing. Here are the details and please note you do need to RSVP (see end of this note).There is a new Whole Foods store opening in East Lansing so they are seeking local farmers and local vendors. Note if you want to sell organic food it must be certified NOP for them to take it as organic. Whole Foods Market will be hosting an informational session for prospective new suppliers from the state of Michigan as we continue to source new products for our upcoming East Lansing location. The session will cover topics such as Whole Foods Market Quality Standards and how to become a supplier for the company. There will also be an opportunity to schedule one-on-one appointments with Whole Foods Market regional buyers at this event. Prospective suppliers will have the option of reviewing and discussing their product lines during the appointments. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE EVENT? Local farmers, food artisans and body care manufacturers who grow and/or manufacture and package their products in the state of Michigan. WHEN IS THE EVENT? Date: Wednesday October 22nd, 2014 Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing Michigan. Time: The informational session will be held in the morning from 9:00am-11:00am with appointments starting at 11:30 and ending at 4:00pm. A light lunch will be provided and will include vegan and vegetarian options. HOW TO RSVP If you are interested in attending the presentation and/or scheduling an appointment please RSVP to [log in to unmask] Please include your name, company name, email address, telephone number, and indicate whether you would like an appointment in the RSVP. *Spots are limited and appointments will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. For additional information or if you have questions about the event please contact [log in to unmask] WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22ND, 2014 WHOLE FOODS MARKET SUPPLIER SUMMIT Vicki Morrone Organic farming specialist Center For Regional Food Systems at MSU 480 Wilson Rd Rm 303 East Lansing, MI 48824 517-353-3542/517-282-3557 (cell) Www.MichiganOrganic.Msu.edu If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html