MarketReady Producer Training: Hardin County

Name: MarketReady Producer Training: Hardin County
Start: 2024-08-15T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-08-15T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service

Schedule

Thu Aug 15 2024 at 09:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service | Elizabethtown, KY

Training Information: The MarketReady Producer Training Program is an educational program for farmers and producers, processors, county extension agents, or anyone interested in selling their farm products (fresh produce, value-added items, etc.) to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and/or wholesale distributors.
This national program, developed by the University of Kentucky's Cooperative Extension Service, provides participants with tools for business success. After attending this training, farmers and producers should possess a sense of assurance regarding the expectations set forth by potential buyers (restaurants, grocers, schools, etc.). This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county interested in selling to restaurants, grocery stores, food service directors, and/or wholesale distributors.
You may register for the August 15th training date in Hardin County, Kentucky on our website (link in this event). This event will include the MarketReady Producer Training Program material, a complimentary lunch, and a Buyer Panel! We will also have our partner organizations on-site to provide resources and a shoutout about the technical assistance they provide.
This training will be limited to 25 participants -- so be sure to register soon! You MUST register by Tuesday, August 13th. The webform will close promptly at 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, August 13th.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 15th @ 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM local time, CST.
Location: This training will be in person at the Hardin County Extension Office (please note this training is in local time, which is Central Time for Hardin County) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The address is 111 Opportunity Wy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
Cost: This training is free for farmers, producers, extension agents, or anyone interested in attending! We do ask you to RSVP with the webform below.
Registration: RSVP via the webform on our website. Please direct all questions and concerns to Savannah Columbia -- [email protected].