We are looking forward to hosting our Summer Day Workshop Series.
We are grateful to host this event in partnership with: Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and National Center for Appropriate Technology
This set of three sessions is geared to support our small local food entrepreneurs.
Audience: Makers, Bakers and ALL types of GROWers. Market Gardners, Small Farmers or any grower interested in direct to consumer sales will benefit.
Agenda
9:30am-Registration-Coffee
10am-11:45am-Session 1- Susie Marshall
Food Safety Modernization Act 101
On Farm Food Safety Planning
What every grower and food processor will need to know and how to get started preparing.
11:45-1:30-Lunch Break-Lunch will not be provided-Please let us know if you would like to be included in a lunch reservation we will be making reservations for a nice networking lunch at a local restaurant- you buy- Location TBD
1:45-3:45-Session 2-Growing Food in South Texas- NCAT Southwest
Soil health and resilience in a changing climate (drought, flood, wind)
4pm-5:30pm Session 3-Direct To Consumer Marketing- GROW Local South Texas
Point of Sales Booth, Direct to Restaurant and Grocer Product Quality, Digital Media Marketing
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
August 23rd 9:30-5:30pm
Agenda
9:30am-Registration-Coffee
10am-11:45am-Session 1- Susie Marshall
Food Safety Modernization Act 101
On Farm Food Safety Planning
What every grower and food processor will need to know and how to get started preparing.
11:45-1:30-Lunch Break-Lunch will not be provided-Please let us know if you would like to be included in a lunch reservation we will be making reservations for a nice networking lunch at a local restaurant- you buy- Location TBD
1:45-3:45-Session 2-Growing Food in South Texas- NCAT Southwest
Soil health and resilience in a changing climate (drought, flood, wind)
4pm-5:30pm Session 3-Direct To Consumer Marketing- GROW Local South Texas
Point of Sales Booth, Direct to Restaurant and Grocer Product Quality, Digital Media Marketing
Delmar Center for Economic Development
3209 South Staples
Ticket Price:
$5 GROW Local South Texas Members
$15 non members
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How do I become a Member? www.growlocalstx.com/join
Using your membership for discounted GROW Local South Texas events:
Your membership entitles you to discounts to most future GROW Local South Texas events and workshops.
Individual Membership – Discount applies to member only (1 person)
Family Membership – Discounts apply to immediate family currently living within your household
Student and Veterans’ Membership – Discount applies to the single student or veteran only (1 person)
Vendor Membership – Discount applies to 2 tickets
Business Membership – Discount applies to 4 tickets
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