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SUMMARY:InFARMation
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a small-scale\, organic farmer today? For starters\, it means abiding by standards established by the National Organic Program\, and it entails waiting a minimum of three years to receive certification.\n\n\n\nBut it also means competing with very large organic farms\, many of which are out of state or country. These large-scale producers are able to sell their organic products at a much lower cost margin\, making it very attractive to organic-driven consumers.\n\n\n\nSo how do local\, small-scale organic growers compete with this? And how can local buyers work with the higher prices of locally grown produce and effectively market it so that the community will purchase and appreciate it? Join us for a conversation that will explore the state of organic agriculture in Southern Oregon.\n\n\n\nPanelists Include:\n\nChris Jagger- co-owner of Blue Fox Farm\n\nSteve Swader- produce Buyer from Medford Food Co-op\n\nMary Alionis- co-owner of Whistling Duck Farm Store\n\nWendy Siporen- Executive Director of Thrive
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong>What does it mean to be a small-scale\, organic farmer today? For starters\, it means abiding by standards established by the National Organic Program\, and it entails waiting a minimum of three years to receive certification.<br />\n<br />\nBut it also means competing with very large organic farms\, many of which are out of state or country. These large-scale producers are able to sell their organic products at a much lower cost margin\, making it very attractive to organic-driven consumers.<br />\n<br />\nSo how do local\, small-scale organic growers compete with this? And how can local buyers work with the higher prices of locally grown produce and effectively market it so that the community will purchase and appreciate it? Join us for a conversation that will explore the state of organic agriculture in Southern Oregon.<br />\n<br />\n<u>Panelists Include</u>:<br />\nChris Jagger- co-owner of Blue Fox Farm<br />\nSteve Swader- produce Buyer from Medford Food Co-op<br />\nMary Alionis- co-owner of Whistling Duck Farm Store<br />\nWendy Siporen- Executive Director of Thrive</strong>
LOCATION:The Haul 121 SW H St Grants Pass\, Oregon 97526
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URL:https://business.grantspasschamber.org/events/details/infarmation-07-21-2016-17673
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