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College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

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Market Ready Workshop

Friday, March 23, 2018 - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Location:
Clermont County Fairgrounds - 4-H Hall
Contact email:
Contact name:
Gigi Neal
Contact phone:
513-732-7070

Registration and brochure

MarketReady

MarketReady is a comprehensive educational program that prepares food producers to sell directly to consumers and wholesale buyers. The Ohio MarketReady Team provides professional education to improve marketing planning and marketing relationships. MarketReady workshops and resources guide producers through the decisions needed for entering various direct marketing channels.

Are you MarketReady?

(Selling directly to Consumers)
– On & off farm markets & farmers’ markets
– Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

(Selling directly to Wholesale Buyers)
– Chefs – restaurants & caterers
– Grocery stores & specialty retailers
– Food service (schools & institutions) & food processors
– Food manufacturers

The MarketReady training is based around best business practices identified by buyers in each type of consumer and wholesale market.