A two-part networking event, Collaborative Marketing:Farm-to-Farm & Farm-to-Chef helps connect Delmarva farmers to discuss cooperative sales strategies, and learn to sell to chefs!
The event is Thursday, May 10, 12 – 3:30 pm, at Blades Orchard, 4822 Preston Rd., Federalsburg, MD 21632.
Organized in partnership with the Delmarva Farmer’s Union (DFU) and sponsored by the Historic Lewes Farmers Market and Blades Orchards. Featured speakers include Bill Clifton of Henlopen City Oyster House and Peggy Fogarty of Keystone Development Center.
Agenda Overview:
Part 1: FREE and open to the public
12:00: DFU and Future Harvest CASA membership report
Part 2: Registration required
12:30: Starting a Farmers’ Cooperative: Learn strategies from Keystone Development Center specialist Peggy Fogarty and network with interested Delmarva farmers.
1:15: Potluck lunch, local cheese and hard cider provided by Blades Orchards!
2:00: Selling to Farm-to-Table Restaurants: Tips from Bill Clifton of Henlopen City Oyster House and farmer Lisa Garfield.
Questions? Please contact Niamh Shortt at niamh@futureharvestcasa.org
$15 FHCASA or DFU Members / $20 Non-Members
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