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Winter Production and High Tunnels Track Offered at KSFM Conference for Vendors
Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 1:50pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
While buying local has become a priority for many consumers, restaurants and institutions over the past several years, buying local and fresh beyond the typical market season of May to October has...
Psst, we have a secret...Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is back!
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 8:40pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
For the most up-to-date program information, please visit KDHE's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program page. Yes, it's true! The Kansas Department of Health and the Environment (KDHE) is...
KSFM Conference Keynote Speaker: Don Wambles
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 3:14am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Don Wambles, the Immediate Past President of the Farmers Market Coalition Board of Directors, will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors.
Poultry and Egg Production Sessions Slated for Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 12:11am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Update: Three new meat producers sessions have been added! Read the descriptions below. Market managers say their vendors are unable to keep up with the demand for locally-raised, farm fresh eggs. If...
Flower Track Announced for Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors
Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 11:40pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Despite the challenging economy, many markets reported that flowers were strong sellers during the 2009 season. Whether you're an experienced flower grower or someone looking to add another product...
Production Track Focuses on Savor the Season Crops at KSFM Conference for Vendors
Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:20pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Senate HELP Approves Food Safety Act
Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:24pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Just in from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition:
Food Safety Legislation in the 111th Congress
Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 7:20am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
This Wednesday (November 18, 2009), the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will be holding a hearing on S.510 "Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009". This follows the...
Make a Call to Protect Family Farms! Senate HELP Committee to Take-up S.10 Food Safety Legislation
Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 3:09pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
This just in from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition: MAKE A CALL TO PROTECT FAMILY FARMS, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE...CALL SENATOR ROBERTS THIS WEEK! The Senate...
2010 GPVGC Offers an Excellent Farmers Market Track Line-Up
Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 9:35pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Download the Conference Program and Registration Form   If you've never made it up to St. Joe for the annual Great Plains Vegetable Growers Conference, I highly recommend you consider...