producer/buyer summit

Licking County Local Food Council Presents

First Annual Local Producer and Buyer

Summit

Are you ready to directly sell or buy local food? Unsure how to start?

Join us! When: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 1:30-4:00 PM Where: Licking Memorial Hospital1320 W. Main Street, Newark Ohio 43055Conference room A/B (near the cardiology waiting room.) What is MarketReady?This event is a comprehensive educational program that prepares local food producers to sell directly to consumers and wholesale buyers. The Ohio MarketReady Team provides professional education to improve marketing planning and marketing relationships.Following a tailored educational seminar growers and buyers will have a chance to network and potentially develop a buying/selling relationship. Producers should bring 50 copies of a one-page summary of their operation, product offerings, and contact information. Buyers should also bring 50 copies of a one-page summary of their business history and local food needs. Business proSiles can be developed by registering with www.ohiomarketmaker.com.

Learn More and RSVP By April 20th to: LickingCountyLocalFood@gmail.com