Re: Farm to Institution Meeting in Macomb County April 14

I have a question maybe some one knows the answer too. We raise a small
amount of pork and lamb. A local restaurant approached me about buying
lamb. When I contacted the MDA to get a license to sell my meat I was
told I can only sell direct to the consumer. I can't sell to a
restaurant, school, or store where it will be resold. How does the farm
to school program work then? Thanks in advance. Donna>

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> Farm to Institution
> Marketing Opportunities
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> Looking for new business in the local food economy?
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> Instiutions can provide new, stable steady markets for Michigan farmers.
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> Meet & Greet: Get to know school, hospital, distribution, and other
> buyers in one-on-one conversations!
> Q & A: Listen to a roundtable discussion with food producers and food
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> Where: Clinton-Macomb North Branch Library
> 16800 24 Mile Road
> Macomb Township, MI 48042
> When: Thursday, April 14, 2011
> 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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> [Description: farm to school 1]Please RSVP to Kathe Hale at
> halek@anr.msu.edu<mailto:halek@anr.msu.edu> or 586-469-6088 by Monday,
> April 4, 2011.
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> Katherine E. Hale
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> Extension Educator
> Michigan State University Extension
> Macomb County
> Verkuilen Building
> 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12
> Clinton Township, MI 48036-1030
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> Phone: 586-469-6088 ** Fax: 586-469-6948
> Cell: 810-358-8247 ** Email: halek@anr.msu.edu
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