Farmer/Buyer Meet & Greet on Building Relevant Wholesale Relationships

Local Hero farmers and buyers from around the Valley, join us for round-table discussions with buyers interested in purchasing local products. You will hear firsthand from the following buyers how they work with local farmers, what their ongoing needs are, and how to plan ahead for consumer trends in the market: Andrew Lacasse from What Cheer Fruit and Produce, Annie Myers from Myers Produce, Andrew Cox and Chef Dino from Smith College Dining Services, Steve Nuray from Maple Farm Foods, Henry Kryeski from River Valley Co-op, Eleanor Bonaparte and Heather Colbath from Whole Foods Market, Chef Dave from The Alvah Stone, Ashley Arthur from Five Eyed Fox, Rachel Kania from Rockridge Retirement Community, and many more.

Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by December 1st to Aja Talarico at 413-665-7100 ext. 24

CISA is an equal opportunity provider. This workshop is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, under Federal Award Identification Number FA-MA-6-007, and by individual contributions and Local Hero members.