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Farmer-Chef Connection events

Friday, February 19th, 2010 by Lola

There are many events throughout the region that offer the opportunity for farmers and food buyers to meet in person, build relationships, and make business connections. Don’t miss several upcoming opportunities, among them the conferences listed below. We keep a current list of events that FoodHub staff will be attending, which include such opportunities and other regional agricultural showcases, here.

Seattle Farmer-Fisher-Chef Connection*
March 1st, 8 am – 6 pm

Herban Feast’s Sodo Park, Seattle

This event brings together over 400 members of the Northwest food community. To receive an electronic invitation, email seattle@chefscollaborative.org, and please include your name, business affiliation, and mailing address.

$60 registration: Learn more here; sign up here.

Portland Farmer-Chef Connection*
March 8th, 8 am – 3 pm

Clackamas Community College, Oregon City

This year marks the 10th annual Farmer-Chef Connection conference—a networking event that provides business opportunities for farmers, ranchers, fishers, processors, chefs and food buyers; educational information; and a great catered lunch made with ingredients donated by local producers! This year’s keynote speaker is Nicolette Hahn Niman, author of Righteous Porkchop.

$20 registration: Learn more and register here.
Questions can be directed to Michele@FriendsofFamilyFarmers.org.

*Note: FoodHub personnel will be at these events. We look forward to seeing you there!

Video: “I like rutabagas!” in the Portland Public Schools

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 by Lola

Portland Public Schools has been serving locally grown fruits and vegetables each month, making a point of letting kids know the farm and farmer who grew each “Harvest of the Month” item. In February, lunch trays featured Hilltop Farms’ rutabagas grown by the Kerslake family, and plenty of kids were licking their lips. Need to see it to believe it? You can! Listen to Atkinson Elementary School students rave in this lovely video.

[If the screen appears black in your web browser, you can also view the video here.]

We’re excited about the opportunities FoodHub provides to school districts, and hope to see more and more kids in the cafeteria eating rutabagas with a smile. “Yeah! Pretty cool.”

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