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  • From: "Charlie Jackson" <charlie AT asapconnections.org>
  • To: <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [Market-farming] ASAP 2004 Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference
  • Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 15:14:24 -0500

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

ASAP 2004 Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference
Saturday February 28
Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC
Local markets are a growing and promising outlet for area farmers. Join
the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), local farmers,
and food representatives from diverse marketing areas for a day-long
conference on marketing. For serious farmers or those seriously
interested in farming. Covering everything from farm planning to
different market channels to rules and regulations, and other aspects of
market farming.

Registration is limited - Pre-Registration required!!!
Registration Deadline:
February 12, 2004
Full details and registration form available at
http://www.asapconnections.org/special/marketing/2004Marketing.htm

Workshops

Track I - Value-Added

Blue Ridge Food Ventures/Processed Foods
Marketing Medicinals
Agritourism/ U-Pick
Organic Market Opportunities

Track II - Relationship Marketing

Farmers' Tailgate Markets -Tools and Techniques
Marketing Specialty Meats and Cheeses
Farm to Chef

Track III - Wholesale Marketing

Packaging & Handling / Health & Safety / Bioterrorism Regulations
Large Grocers
Institutional/Farm to College
Farm to School

Track IV - Farm Enhancement

Internet Marketing / Farm Branding
Farm Financing
Whole Farm Planning / Farm Software


Conference Cost: $20 - includes lunch of locally grown food and
marketing notebook

Lunch will include tours of the Warren Wilson Farm and Garden and
opportunities for farmers and produce buyers to meet

Registration is limited - Pre-Registration required!!!
Registration Deadline:
February 12, 2004
Full details and registration form available at
http://www.asapconnections.org/special/marketing/2004Marketing.htm

The 2004 Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference is a program of
the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project with Warren Wilson
College. For more information please visit the conference web page at
http://www.asapconnections.org/special/marketing/2004Marketing.htm or
email conference AT asapconnections.org.







  • [Market-farming] ASAP 2004 Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference, Charlie Jackson, 01/20/2004

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