Producing and Marketing Produce for Maximum Profits
Thursday, April 28, 2022 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cullen, Virginia
Learn how members of the Southside Virginia Fruit and Produce Growers Association grow and market their products to major grocery chains and local farmers markets. In this workshop, you will find out how producers from several counties came together as an association to purchase a refrigerated truck, acquire warehouse space, set up a delivery schedule, and market a variety of vegetables and fruits.
For more information, contact Leonard Elam at (804) 894-3095 or lelam@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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