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Event
March 5th, Part One - A Two Part Conversation about Food Hubs in SC
Presented by Midlands Food Alliance, SC Farm to Institution, Clemson University, South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and Midlands Local Food Collaborative
When: March 5th 9:30am-5:30pm (lunch and breaks included)
Where: Phillips Market Center 117 Ballard Court West Columbia, South Carolina 29172 (at the SC State Farmers Market)
On March 5th, join us and local food system leaders across the state as we discuss the potential for food hubs in South Carolina. Our keynote speaker will be Gary Matteson, Vice President Young, Beginning and Small Farmers Programs. Presenters will be Jim Matson of Matson Consulting in Aiken, SC who is an expert on food hubs in the U.S. and Jim Barham who is a food systems specialist and agriculture economist with the USDA Rural Development
The workshop will focus on:
Food Hub Definition and Functions
Business Organization and Business Models
Membership Structures
Basic Business Operations
Farmers and Producers
Food Safety Certifications
Financial Viability
At the conclusion of the presentations, there will be break out sessions into regional discussion groups.
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LocationThe Phillips Market Center - State Farmers Market
117 Ballard Court
West Columbia, SC 29172
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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