For many farmers the opportunity to sell directly to restaurants provides the perfect marketing opportunity. In order to improve your chances of a successful relationship there are some important issues that you should consider. Join Mary Peabody, from UVM Extension's New Farmer Project and representatives of the Vermont Fresh Network for an overview of how to determine if selling to restaurants is a good marketing option for your farm. Newcomers to online learning are welcome. All you need to participate is internet access and a computer that you can hear sound through.
Go to http://tinyurl.com/NF-March2010 at about 6:45 pm on March 11. Or, visit that same link a few days earlier to pre-configure your computer for webinar participation. For more information, contact newfarmer@uvm.edu or call 802-223-2389x14. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please let Mary Peabody know by March 9 at 802-223-2389 or 1-866-860-1382 (toll-free in Vt.) or mary.peabody@uvm.edu so we may assist you.
Apprentice & Farm Worker Program
