1st Ever “Fresh with Care in Delaware” Agriculture Summit

Restaurateurs seeking to acquire fresh, local produce and Delaware growers interested in selling into wholesale channels should check this out!

The 1st Ever “Fresh with Care in Delaware” Agriculture Summit is being held at Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) offices in Camden this week.

From the University of Delaware Kent County Agricultural Extension:

The event will provide an informal forum for both vegetable and fruit farmers, including niche crop growers, as well as value-added producers (licensed and insured), to meet many of the chief produce buyers and grocery store chain managers located in the First State.

Representatives from Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Price Club, Food Lion, Safeway, Acme, Pathmark, Shop-Rite, Super Fresh, Giant and Harris Teeter have all been extended invitations. Additionally, many of the smaller, independent grocers and markets have also been contacted about attending and most have expressed great interest in meeting Delaware’s farmers and producers, and selling more locally grown, fresh produce in the future. The Delaware Restaurant Association and its membership has also been invited to the summit

What: “Fresh with Care in Delaware” Agriculture Summit
When: Thursday, February 5, 2009
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) offices in Camden (map)

If you would like to sign up for the event, have any questions or need specific directions to DDA, please contact DDA Marketing Specialist David Smith at (302) 698-4522.

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