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Schedule for the January 29 & 30, 2010
Maine Farmers' Market Convention
Friday
7:30 am Registration
8:00-10:00 am "Connecting with Community" Panel
Featuring: Ron Beard of UMCE as facilitator, Ted Carter, Calais FM; Chris Roberts, Barkwheats; Shannon Haines, Waterville Maine Street Program; Amy Vaughn, Healthy Peninsula
10:00-10:30 am Break with light refreshments
10:30-11:15 am Workshop 1 (choice of one from below)
- Farm Fresh for ME - presented by John Harker and Tessa Burpee from Heart of Maine RC&D
Take a look at how consumer food buying clubs can connect with local farmers through the creation of an online ordering system. - Consumer Inspections - presented by Marshall Piper from Dept. of Ag
This workshop will look at the regulations and processes required for selling food in the state of Maine.
11:30 am-12:30 pm Table Talk Lunch - Market Menu Creation
12:45-2:15 pm Workshop 2 (choice of one from below)
- 1/2 hour 1:1 Market Printed Material Consultation with Monique Bouchard and Barbara Brady
This will be an opportunity for a market representative to meet with a marketing designer to disucss printed market materials. (Please bring materials with you.) - Bringiing CSA Into the Marketing Mix presented by Melissa White Pillsbury, MOFGA
Come learn about different CSA models in Maine and consider how you might incorporate one into your farm's marketing strategy. - New Farmers' Market Regulations presented by Rep. Wendy Pieh and Hal Prince, Dept. of Ag and Judy Blaisdell, Dept. of Ag, facilitated by Jane Haskell of UMCE
This workshop will allow participants an opportunity to discuss potential changes to the legal definition of farmers’ markets and provide that feedback to the Ag Department, legislators and market masters.
2:15-2:30 pm Break
2:30-4:00 pm Workshop 3 (choice of one from below)
- 1/2 hour 1:1 Printed Marketing Material Consultation with Monique Bouchard or Barbara Brady
This will be an opportunity for a market representative to meet with a marketing designer to discuss printed market materials (Please bring materials with you.)
- Pricing for Profit presented by Jim McConnon, University of Maine Business and Economics Specialist
This workshop will help you develop a profitable pricing strategy. This interactive workshop will be particularly helpful to food entrepreneurs and those selling hand-made items.
- New Farmers' Market Regulations (repeat) presented by Rep. Wendy Pieh and Hal Prince, Dept. of Ag and Judy Blaisdell, Dept. of Ag, facilitated by Jane Haskell of UMCE
This workshop will allow participants an opportunity to discuss potential changes to the legal definition of farmers’ markets and provide that feedback to the Ag Department, legislators and market masters.
4:00-5:30 pm Seasonal Eating presented by Cheryl Wixon, MOFGA
5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
Saturday
8:00-10:30 am Registration
8:30-10:00 am Workshop 4 (choice of one from below)
- Putting the Pieces Together - part 1 of 2 presented by Dick Dyer, Dyer Associates
The first of a two part series to help participants to develop their own marketing plans. Each participant will receive their own workbook to aid in note taking and development of their plan. - Board Development with Deb Burwell, Paddling the Rapids
Boards connect our endeavors with the needs of our communities and also keep our organizations vibrant. Learn the essential elements for boards to be successful.
10:00-10:15 am Break
10:15-11:45 am Workshop 5 (choice of one from below)
- Putting the Pieces Together - part 2 of 2 presented by Dick Dyer, Dyer Associates
The second of a two part series to help participants to develop their own marketing plans. Each participant will receive their own workbook to aid in note taking and development of their plan. - Conflict Resolution with Deb Burwell, Paddling the Rapids
Conflict is a natural part of doing business. Learn how to become more comfortable in addressing it early and gain tools to make the interaction more effective.
11:45 am-12:30 pm Lunch
12:45-2:45 pm Keynote presented by Enid Wonnacott, NOFA-VT
Community Matters: Developing Community Supported Farmers Markets
2:45-3:00 pm Break
3:00-4:00 pm Effective Advocating presented by Rep. John Piotti
Learn how to affect change politically, especially related to agricultural policy.
4:00-5:30 pm Local Market Grouping - meet with your market and implement!
5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
For more information
Email: gro.pacachw@cmfm
Call: 207-664-2424, ext. 4460
Write: Down East Business Alliance/WHCA, 248 Bucksport Road, PO Box 299,
Ellsworth, ME 04605.
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