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Direct marketing from the farm will be the topic for a July 20th field day walk-n-talk held at Seven Story Farm from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Marketing fresh, locally produced food directly to consumers, restaurants, and institutions is a rapidly expanding opportunity. Join Rural Advantage and partners to learn about farm to school opportunities, CSA marketing, and selling directly off the farm.
Ann Houghton, local food broker, will discuss her experiences marketing to restaurants and institutions. Local growers Joe and Terry Adams of Marshwatch Farms run a 50-share Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm and will talk about marketing locally grown food using the CSA method. Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) Executive Director Susan Stokes will present on the expanding Farm to School program. Stokes recently returned from the national Farm to School conference and will share what she learned from other programs throughout the country. FLAG has been actively working with Scott County farmers on local foods issues. Finally, Seven Story Farm owner Heidi Morlock will lead a farm tour highlighting the diverse array of products she has available.
Agenda:
5:00 – 5:10 Introduction – Rural Advantage
5:10 – 5:30 Direct Marketing from the Farm – Ann Houghton, Local Food Broker
5:30 – 6:00 Direct Marketing through a CSA – Joe Adams, Marshwatch Farms
6:00 – 6:30 Farm 2 School program – Susan Stokes, FLAG
6:30 – 7:00 Farm tour – Heidi Morlock, Owner Seven Story Farm
Directions:
Traveling from South: From State Hwy 169. Turn right (East) on Co Rd 64 exit in Belle Plaine. At the T Intersection with Co Rd 59 (Delaware Ave), take a left (North). Third place on right (East). Fire # 2285. Look for wind generator.
Traveling from North: From State Hwy 169. Continue traveling South past Jordan stop light for about 2.0 miles. Take left (East) onto Co Rd 59 (Delaware Ave.) at the OK Corral restaurant. Travel about 2.0 miles. Farm on left. Fire # 2285. Look for wind generator.
Contact for this event: Jeff Jensen – Rural Advantage, 507-238-5449 jeff@ruraladvantage.org
Direct marketing from the farm will be the topic for a July 20th field day walk-n-talk held at Seven Story Farm from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Marketing fresh, locally produced food directly to consumers, restaurants, and institutions is a rapidly expanding opportunity. Join Rural Advantage and partners to learn about farm to school opportunities, CSA marketing, and selling directly off the farm.
Ann Houghton, local food broker, will discuss her experiences marketing to restaurants and institutions. Local growers Joe and Terry Adams of Marshwatch Farms run a 50-share Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm and will talk about marketing locally grown food using the CSA method. Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) Executive Director Susan Stokes will present on the expanding Farm to School program. Stokes recently returned from the national Farm to School conference and will share what she learned from other programs throughout the country. FLAG has been actively working with Scott County farmers on local foods issues. Finally, Seven Story Farm owner Heidi Morlock will lead a farm tour highlighting the diverse array of products she has available.
Agenda:
5:00 – 5:10 Introduction – Rural Advantage
5:10 – 5:30 Direct Marketing from the Farm – Ann Houghton, Local Food Broker
5:30 – 6:00 Direct Marketing through a CSA – Joe Adams, Marshwatch Farms
6:00 – 6:30 Farm 2 School program – Susan Stokes, FLAG
6:30 – 7:00 Farm tour – Heidi Morlock, Owner Seven Story Farm
Directions:
Traveling from South: From State Hwy 169. Turn right (East) on Co Rd 64 exit in Belle Plaine. At the T Intersection with Co Rd 59 (Delaware Ave), take a left (North). Third place on right (East). Fire # 2285. Look for wind generator.
Traveling from North: From State Hwy 169. Continue traveling South past Jordan stop light for about 2.0 miles. Take left (East) onto Co Rd 59 (Delaware Ave.) at the OK Corral restaurant. Travel about 2.0 miles. Farm on left. Fire # 2285. Look for wind generator.
Contact for this event: Jeff Jensen – Rural Advantage, 507-238-5449 jeff@ruraladvantage.org
