Farm Forum
February 10, 2010
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Topic
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Better connecting farmers and consumers
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Audience
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All Granby residents are welcome
Granby Farmers
Consumers and local advocates
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Logistics
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Date: February 10, 2010; snow date February 11, 2010
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: Granby Memorial High School Commons
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Proposed Agenda
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• 6:00 – 6:30pm – Registration
• 6:30 – 7:15pm – Facilitated brainstorming discussion on ideas to better connect
farmers with consumers
• 7:15 – 7:30 – Break out in workshop groups
• 7:30 – 8:30pm – Workshops
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Workshop topics will be determined in the brainstorming
session. A facilitator and recorder will be assigned to each workshop. Each workshop
will discuss a specific strategy aimed at better connecting the farmers with the
consumers. Pros and cons, logistics and recommendations should be considered. At
the end of the workshop, each group should be prepared to answer the following questions
regarding their strategy:
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- Description of program
- How should this be implemented for 2010
- What is the logistical issues that need to be addressed to make this successful
- How should this be marketed
- Are there any obstacles that need to be managed
- Any others suggestions / concerns
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• 8:30 – 9:00 – Review of workshop results
• 9:00 – Closing comments and reception
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Sign Up
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Please email
Info@GranbyAg.Org
Include your Name, Contact Email and your Role in Agriculture (Farmer, Consumer or Other)
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