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June 15, 2010 Summary of Discussion: Barbara Duncan presented information about “Menu for the Future” course and possible audiences and venues were suggested. Course is at no charge and books are available on loan or to purchase. Actions: The topics and dates for the upcoming Valley Food Council meetings are as follows: June 15 – Increasing Public Awareness of Local Foods Valley Food Council Meeting January 28, 2010 Topic: Marketing Strategies and Business Models for Farms Main Points: There are numerous online “farmers markets” where customers can place orders online from many different farms, then pick everything up at one centralized location weekly. Harvest to Market, new group of online Farmers markets – serves only ME and NH at this [...] Valley Food Council: November 24, 2009 Vital Communities office, White River Junction, Vermont Topic: The Future of the VFC Decision to encompass all three of the following options: 1) To act in an advisory capacity for local food groups and organizations by recommending possible projects they might wish to carry out on their own, with minimal or no [...] Valley Food Council September 29, 2009 Upper Valley Food Coop, White River Junction, Vermont Topic: Distribution of Surplus Food Presentation by Heather Bagley of Willing Hands about the organization’s food donation and gleaning programs. Perspective from both NH Foodbank and VT Foodbank. CHALLENGES: There is a need for long term storage and over-winter storage. Valley Food Council Aug 19, 2009 Cobb Hill, Hartland, VT Topic: Farm to School Presentation and discussion on national Farm to School program versus a more local organizing board. Big question – What is needed to support, communicate and fund Farm to School in our region? Someone to meet with superintendents, administration at district level |
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