Our first podcast episode!In the Local Food Fine Print, we interview food buyers to learn how farmers can access their market and improve relations with buyers. The focus is on intermediate markets like co-ops, restaurants, food hubs, grocery s

Local Food Fine Print Podcast - Episode 6

May 22nd, 2018

In Episode 6, I continue the conversation with Colleen, Kitchen Manager at the Blue Heron in Winona, MN.The Blue Heron incorporates a lot of locally sourced produce and meat on their menu, we discuss communication, farmer check-ins, size specif

Local Food Fine Print Podcast - Episode 5 – Blue Heron, Part 1

May 7th, 2018

In episode 5, I speak with Colleen, Kitchen Manager at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona, MN. The Blue Heron incorporates a lot of locally sourced produce and meat on their menu, and we discuss how local food fits in their business. We also

LFFP Podcast Episode 2, Bluff Country Co-op, Part 2

Feb 2nd, 2018

In the Local Food Fine Print, we interview food buyers to learn how farmers can access their market and improve relations with buyers. The focus is on intermediate markets like co-ops, restaurants, food hubs, grocery stores, etc. Plus, we discu

Local Food Fine Print Episode 3 - The Good Acre

Feb 2nd, 2018

In Episode three of the Local Food Fine Print, Nick of the Good Acre is interviewed about what the Good Acre is, talk about product demand, communication with growers, annual meetings, and how farmers can approach buyers about selling them prod

Local Food Fine Print Podcast - Episode 4 - The Good Acre Part II

Feb 2nd, 2018

In episode 4, I continue our conversation with Nick of The Good Acre. We discuss negotiating price, the grower support they provide, volume requirements, liability insurance, food safety, roadblocks to entering the wholesale market, product spe

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