Events

9 am - 4 pm at the Travelodge Hotel, 350 Ridge Road, Strathmore
$25* Register by Feb. 1, 2012 to Sarah Schumacher, 403-361-2027 or sarah.schumacher@wheatlandcounty.ca

Learn About

Industry trends; market opportunities; regulations; insurance and food safety; and production practices. Hear real-life producer experiences from: Penny Marshall, Highwood Crossing Bert Vande Bruinhorst, Ewe-nique Farms

Who Should Attend

Individuals who are: new to selling direct to consumers; intrigued about accessing new markets; and excited about new profit opportunities.

*Includes locally-sourced lunch.

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9 am-4 pm - $25* - Lone Pine Community Hall

Expand Local Foods, Local Markets targets those who are already selling into at least one local market channel** and are considering expanding their operations. Indepth information is provided on specific marketing channels and local market opportunities. This workshop showcases producer stories and gives participants a chance to learn more through round table sessions with those producers.

* Includes locally-sourced lunch

** Local market channels include u-picks, CSAs, on-farm stores, farmers' markets, selling on-line, selling to restaurants, ag tourism or on-farm experiences and more.

Register by Feb. 1, 2012 to Joyce King, 403-335-3311, ext 151 or joyce.king@mountainviewcounty.com

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Olds College, Alumni Centre

Ideas and Opportunities for Growing your Business

Discover new ways to manage your livestock, Explore options for marketing your product and learn about the challenges and achievements of successful Ranchers.

Register today or for more information contact Amber Hines at 403-335-3311 ext 163 or Amber.Hines@mountainviewcounty.com - The registration deadline is February 10th