Opportunity for Maryland Farmers & Producers to Connect with Buyers from Retailers, Restaurants, Schools, & More The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host a wholesale local food trade show on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. The purpose of this Expo is to provide an opportunity for Maryland growers, producers, and processors to connect with buyers from grocery retailers, restaurants, schools, institutions, and other venues. In 2013, there were more than 300 registrants, including produce farmers, artisan cheese and ice cream producers, beef and bison farmers, grocery store representatives, chefs, school nutrition directors, distributors, economic development officials, Maryland Cooperative Extension and regional agricultural marketing officials. This year the event will again be held at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium – “N” Room in Annapolis, MD. This venue allows for the event to continue growing in attendance, while still giving each exhibitor enough privacy to conduct their business. Maryland growers, producers, and processors will be charged and exhibitor’s fee to help offset costs of the event, with an early registration fee of $20 if received before December 23, 2013 and $40 after that deadline. There is no fee for buyers to attend. Rising consumer demand for locally-grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, […]
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