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Second Annual Farmers' Market Vendor Conference Announced

Dubuque Main Street is pleased to announce our second annual Farmers' Market Vendor Conference:

This event will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 12:30-4:00 p.m. at the Hotel Julien Dubuque.
Vendors from any local farmers’ markets are invited to attend, as well as anyone interested in becoming a vendor. This conference is free of charge and open to the public.
Andy Larson, an Iowa State University Extension Specialist, will offer some excellent opportunities to maximize your sales, including: Signage & Appearance, Customer Service Tips, Differentiating Your Product Display, Eye-Popping Packaging, Pricing, and more.
Dr. Angela M. Laury, Assistant Professor of Food Safety at Iowa State University, will present a practical understanding of food safety practices that will benefit everyone from growers to producers. From Pre-Harvest and Post-Harvest Food Safety Training, to packaging jelly at home, this is a must attend session for anyone selling food to the public.
For more information, please contact Dubuque Main Street board member and Farmers’ Market committee chair, Tom Thompson, at tom@heritagetrailfarm.com or by calling (563) 543-4850.
Download an informational flyer by clicking here.

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