Upcoming workshops for specialty foods entrepreneurs
Date Posted: 3/12/2010
Developing a New Food Business
Sponsored by NCSU Cooperative Extension and conducted by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
What: During this intensive two-day workshop you’ll be able to explore how to start a new food business by speaking with successful producers and university personnel. The workshop will focus on food businesses that process, package, and sell a variety of food products. Workshop participants will receive a reference notebook and other materials that will help you develop your business. In –class exercises will make the program even more meaningful.
Dates: March 30-31, 2010
Location: Haynes Building, A-B Tech, Enka Campus
Cost: $95 per person
Pre-registration is required:
Make check payable to Blue Ridge Food Ventures, but send it to:
Cathy Hohenstein
NC Cooperative Extension
94 Coxe Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
For more information, contact Cathy at cathy_hohenstein@ncsu.edu or 828-255-5522
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Food Marketing in the Real World: A Training & Networking Opportunity for Food Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by: The Division of Marketing of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
What: Food entrepreneurs should not miss this class. If you are already a small food producer or interested in becoming one, you should attend this class to gain the following: learn new opportunities to expand your business, hear from successful food professionals, learn how to reach new markets, and network with other food entrepreneurs.
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Postponed until April 20, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Haynes 128, Enka Campus, A-B Tech, Asheville WNC Ag Center, Fletcher
Cost: $30, includes lunch, snacks and materials
Registration Deadline: Space is limited to 40 attendees.
How to Register: Go to the following website, download the application form and send in with your check by the deadline: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/agbizmarketing.htm
For more information, contact:
Annette Dunlap, Agribusiness Developer
NCDA&CS, Division of Marketing
annette.dunlap@ncagr.gov
(919) 733.7887 x3111
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