By Scout Nelson
NDSU Extension – Ward County is set to host a pivotal symposium for farmer’s market vendors at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot, North Dakota, scheduled for January 26-27. This event is an open invitation to both current and aspiring market vendors, offering a unique opportunity to elevate their market presence.
Emily How, the NDSU Extension horticulture agent in Ward County and symposium coordinator, emphasizes this event as a prime networking and educational platform. Vendors can take a break from winter planning to dive into essential topics that promise to grow their market business.
The symposium's agenda is packed with engaging topics such as innovative marketing strategies, the use of high tunnels in farming, food safety protocols, and soil health essentials. Expert presenters like Paige Brummund, focusing on meat vending nuances, and Esther McGinnis, discussing high-tunnel gardening in North Dakota, will lead these sessions.
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. on January 26, with the symposium officially starting at 1 p.m. The first day's highlight includes a social gathering at Prairie Sky Breads, featuring a peer panel discussion on effective use of social media and marketing. The second day, starting at 9 a.m., promises more insightful sessions, concluding at 3 p.m. with a catered lunch.
A registration fee of $50 is required for attendance.
Emily How outlines the symposium’s objective as a collaborative learning experience, aiming to strengthen local food selling in North Dakota through shared knowledge and experiences.
For additional information, Emily How can be contacted at emily.how@ndsu.edu or 701-857-6444. This symposium represents a significant step for farmer’s market vendors in North Dakota, offering them a platform to learn, grow, and network, ultimately enhancing their market success.
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Categories: North Dakota, Sustainable Agriculture