About: Are you a home gardener or small grower dreaming of selling your produce at the farmers market? Local markets need more producers—and your garden could be part of the solution!
Join us for an inspiring and practical workshop where experienced farmers and market vendors share how to take the next step—from backyard plots to market-ready production. Get ready to learn how to grow more, sell more, and strengthen your local food system.
You’ll learn about:
- Planning for succession, planting, and extended harvests
- Pricing, packaging, and marketing for local markets
- Connecting with farmers markets, customers, and community programs
- How scaling up supports your local economy and food system
Featured speakers:
- Amber Mohr, Fork Tail Farm and director of Avoca Main Street
- Mary Buchanan, Prairie Dome Farm
- Emily Paulsen, Brun Ko Farm
Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: Free
When: Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Where: Avoca Public Library, 213 N Elm St., Avoca, Iowa
Register by Feb. 25. Click here to register.
Questions/assistance contact: Deborah Solie at [email protected] or 402.870.1133
Hosted by: Center for Rural Affairs and Avoca Main Street
