Event Details
Date
February 15, 2018
Time
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
CCE St. Lawrence County
2043B State Highway 68
Canton, NY 13617
Cost
$10.00 per person
Host
CCE St. Lawrence County
Maria Filippi
315-379-9192 x229
email Maria Filippi
Pre-Registration Deadline: February 14, 2018
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Market Strategies for Retail and Wholesale
February 15, 2018
Session for veggie, fruit, value-added and general producers. Presenter are Lindsey Pashow Ag Business Development & Marketing Specialist for Harvest NY and Ian Ater owner/operator of Fledgling Crow Vegetables in Keeseville, NY.
- Evaluate your markets
- Improve buyer communications
- Strengthen farm brand
- Improve record keeping
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