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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Conference February 26

Local markets are growing and promising outlets for area farmers. The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) will present an all-day marketing conference on Saturday, February 26, for local farmers, agriculture professionals, and food representatives at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa from 7:30AM – 5:30PM. For serious farmers or those seriously interested in farming are encouraged to attend. Conference topics will cover everything from Internet marketing to different market channels to rules and regulations, and a host of other aspects of market farming.

Workshop topics include:

Farmers’ Tailgate Marketing
Farm to School
Farm Planning
Packaging and Handling; Wholesaling
Health and Safety: GAPS
Farm Record Keeping/Financial Management
Farm to Chef
AGR-Lite/Crop Insurance
Organic Marketing Opportunities
Direct Marketing: A Sampling
Large Grocers
Agritourism/U-Pick
Blue Ridge Food Ventures; Processed Foods
Marketing Medicinals
Farm Branding: Marketing for Growers
Marketing Specialty Meats
Internet Marketing: Level I
Internet Marketing: Level II

Registration is limited, and pre-registration is required by February 1, 2005. Registration fee is $20 per person, and includes a lunch of locally raised food.

For complete conference information and downloadable registration forms, please visit their web site, www.asapconnections.org/special/marketing/2005Marketing.htm. Please call 828-236-1282 with any additional questions.

(Image provided by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project)