Regulations, Risk Management, and Food Safety Farmer's Market Workshop

This workshop features a presentation of new food safety curriculum developed by NC Cooperative Extension including the following elements: Basics of Food Safety, Personnel Health & Hygiene, and Food Sampling. Additional information will be presented to provide an overview of resources focused on market regulations (permits, inspections, etc.) and basic steps for risk management.

Vendors and market managers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more from this pilot presentation on food safety at farmers markets.

The workshop is being hosted at the site of Asheville City Market and will be held in the meeting room of the Public Works Building, 161 South Charlotte, in downtown Asheville on Monday, July 25, 2011, from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

To register, EMAIL YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION to mike@asapconnections.org
REGISTER EARLY – enrollment is limited. Email today to secure a space. Call Mike McCreary at 828-348-0340 anytime with questions.

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Historic Marion Tailgate Market Planning Meeting

The Marion Business Association, City of Marion, and North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service-McDowell County Center are all looking forward to another successful market year.  There will be a planning meeting for vendors on Thursday, February 24th at 6:00pm.  The meeting will be held in the Conference Room of the McDowell County Center, 60 East Court Street, Marion, 2nd Floor.  This will be a time to discuss the market schedule, special events and promotions, and some market initiatives.  This meeting will help us to plan the market so that it meets your needs and the needs of your customers.  We need your input!


If you are not currently a vendor this is your opportunity to come and learn about the market.


Please call Molly Sandfoss at 652-8104 or Freddie Killough at 652-2215 if you have questions.