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Key Strategies for Farms to Succeed in Local Markets

Interest in local foods in Western North Carolina has reached an all-time high, and local demand exceeds supply for many farm products.  For farmers to satisfy this local demand they need to have the business and marketing tools to reach and be successful in different market outlets.  Join Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) and NC Cooperative Extension for a half-day workshop that will present information and tools to farmers interested in expanding and diversifying into different markets.   All participants will receive a resource notebook with useful tools and information including a recently released guide to understanding and using Federal conservation programs.

DATE : Tuesday November 6 th, 2007 9:00-1:00
PLACE : Agricultural Conference Center · Boone, NC - Directions
COST : $5, includes lunch

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS :

Understanding and Reaching Local Markets
Kate Slattery and Peter Marks (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) will guide participants to figure out what market outlets are a good match for their farm, present techniques to create and maintain great farmer-buyer relationships, and provide participants with business planning tools for different wholesale and direct markets. 

Conservation Programs and Appalachian Farmers: Understanding the Opportunities
Larry Elworth (Center for Agricultural Partnerships) and David Tucker (NC Natural Resources Conservation Service) will talk about Federal conservation program opportunities for Southern Appalachian farmers and how these opportunities can be used to diversify farm income.

Food Safety as a Tool to Succeed in Local Markets
Diane Ducharme (NC Cooperative Extension) will provide farmers with the most up-to-information on food safety and address food safety as marketing advantage for family farms reaching local markets. 

TO REGISTER:

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