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 The Event!
The Food Connection is an annual gathering designed to foster
collaboration between farmers, ranchers, chefs, retailers and processors
committed to expanding and strengthening regional and sustainable
agriculture.
Our goal is to grow the supply and demand for locally produced food by
bringing food businesses together for a day of learning, discussion and
networking. The conference focuses on creating and sustaining
relationships between growers and buyers. It offers participants an
opportunity to learn, make connections, address challenges, and eat an
outstanding all-local lunch.
The Food Connection is held annually;
to receive an invitation, please email Wendy at
wendy@thriveoregon.org |
 The Guide!
The Food Connection directory is a resource for food
businesses to buy or sell locally produced food.
Participating farms are categorized by products they sell. This makes it
simple for a chef is able to look up a product, such as onions, and
obtain contact information for the farms that grow onions.
Details about
the farm's size, distance they are willing to travel to make deliveries,
and farming practices are also included.
Farmers or specialty food producers can also use the directory to sell
product. The restaurants listed have already expressed an interest in
buying directly, so they aren't making a cold call. Details about the
restaurant include volume of product used weekly, best times to contact
the chef, and kitchen phone number. |
