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> SAVE THE DATE
> Local Food Buyers, Sellers, Distributors Matchmaking Event
> Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
> 3 Stallion Inn, Randolph, VT
> Workshops: 8:00  - 10:00 AM
> Matchmaking: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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> A chance for Vermont food producers to meet one-on-one with buyers 
> interested in sourcing local foods. The matchmaker event is a series 
> of 10-minute conversations. Buyers will provide information on the 
> types of products they’re looking for prior to the event, and sellers 
> will sign up for meetings based on whose need they can match.
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> Optional morning workshops will cover topics of distribution, 
> regulation, tracking local foods sales and pre-season planning.
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> If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact 
> Helen Labun Jordan at [log in to unmask] or (802) 828-3828. This 
> event is free, but reservations are required.
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> The Vermont Agency of Agriculture thanks the Vermont Fresh Network, 
> Vermont Grocers Association, and Vermont Hospitality Council for their 
> help in organizing this event.
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> Helen Labun Jordan
> Agricultural Development Coordinator
> Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
> 116 State Street
> Montpelier, VT 05620-2901
> (802) 828-3828
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