You are invited to attend an important series of workshops conducted by the man that TIME Magazine has called the “most influential farmer in North America.”
Please choose which event best suits your needs and interests. Click on the appropriate link and order your tickets online!
Payment is through Paypal so use your Paypal account or your credit card. We found there were some limitations in the automated set-up of ticket sales, so if you wish to attend more than one workshop, you may have to register more than once. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience. Please also note that the payment charges will appear as “Alberta Food Company Ltd.” Please feel free to give us a call or an email if you run into any snags. Thanks! kfmarket@telus.net or phone: 403-255-3276
1) ALL DAY WORKSHOP Wednesday, March 21
“From Gate to Plate – Farm Direct Marketing”
This work shop is targeted to farmers and producers who want to grow and develop their farmer/producer direct business.
Time: Registration: begins at 9:00am
Workshop: 10:00 to 3:00,
Question & Answer session: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Costs: $149 per person OR
$219 for 2 people from the same farm unit
Cost includes lunch prepared by Kingsland chefs and
producers made with fresh, local ingredients
Seating: 130 people
2) EVENING WORKSHOP Wednesday, March 21
“How Do I Market to the Local Food Consumer?”
This two hour workshop is an evening where farmers’ market vendors and participants can learn from Joel Salatin’s path to success in developing demand for his own farm’s production. His charismatic personality will motivate and inspire you.
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Costs: $25 for our own Kingsland Farmers’ Market Vendors
$59 for all outside farmer’s market vendors/participants
Seating: 120 people
3) FARM TABLE DINNER WITH JOEL, March 21
This is a rare and intimate opportunity to enjoy direct discussions with Joel Salatin. Price includes the All Day Workshop and a dinner of delicious local foods prepared by the chefs and producers of the Kingsland Farmers’ Market.
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Cost: $349.00
Seating: Limited to 8 people
4) HALF DAY WORKSHOP Thursday, March 22
“Accessing Local Food and Using Local Food to Build the Economy”
This workshop is geared towards food advocates, institutional buyers, government, foodies, food HUB creators and anyone else interested in local food and sustainability. Cost includes a lunch of local food prepared by the chefs and producers of Kingsland Farmers’ Market.
Time: Registration: begins at 8:00am
Workshop: 9:00-Noon
Cost: $89 per person
Seating: 100 people
