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2012 Gorge Food & Farm Connection

River of Life Church
Hood River, OR

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2012 Gorge Food & Farm Connection

***TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED FOR THIS EVENT. REGISTRATION FOR VOLUNTEERS, SPEAKERS & SPONSORS IS STILL OPEN USING THE SECRET DISCOUNT CODE. CALL US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.***

This conference is for COMMERCIAL FARMERS & RANCHERS, FISHERMEN/WOMEN, CULINARY PROFESSIONALS, VALUE-ADDED PRODUCERS, and WHOLESALE PURCHASERS OF FOOD ONLY.
Please do NOT register if you do not fall into one of these categories without contacting info@gorgegrown.com first--Thank you!

The day's events will feature:

*Local farmer/rancher keynote speaker.
*Engaging speakers and panel discussions featuring local farmers, chefs, and other food entrepreneurs running their businesses in a fashion that supports our regional food system.
*Delicious catered lunch featuring locally produced food.
*Lunch panel of value-added producers using locally-grown product.
*FoodHub training for sellers & buyers.
*Farm to chef connection networking event.
*Door prizes plus a Farm & Food themed silent auction!
*Optional winetasting event afterwards- buy tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/238089

The $20 ticket covers the cost of gourmet lunch, snacks & coffee.

TICKET SALES END MONDAY APRIL 2 @ 7PM

Co-Organized by Gorge Grown Food Network, OSU Extension, WSU Extension, Columbia Gorge Community College, and Underwood Conservation District.
Fiscal sponsors include: USDA Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Program, New Seasons Market, USDA-NASS, Thread Creative, Organically Grown Company, and Sustainable Food Trade Association.