Community Food Security Session: Growing for Community

January 10th, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST (online) 

What is this event?

This session is designed for institutions, organizations, and programs interested in purchasing local food for the upcoming growing season and local farmers. The focus will be on creating growing agreements between farmers and local food organizations and schools, aiming to secure reliable end markets for farmers while providing fresh, local, and affordable supply for local organizations and institutions.

Why should you come?

Your attendance at this event will offer networking opportunities to connect with end-markets and farmers. Your voice will play a crucial role in shaping how these agreements are written and managed, including mutually beneficial price expectations. There will be opportunities for in-person/zoom follow-up meetings to further discussions and relationships initiated at this event.

Where do you sign up?

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5wkde-orjIpE9DApq6j8Jb4LeMOKUvm_g3E

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.