Calling all local restaurants and wholesalers . . . we are streamlining the process of adding local foods to your menus and shelves! Join us on Monday, January 24th from 6pm – 7pm for “How to Buy Local: Opportunities and Challenges to Purchasing Local.”

This FREE, VIRTUAL event is a quick, online meeting for restaurants and wholesalers who would like to begin the process of buying local. For the webinar, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) is partnering with Tri County Community College’s Culinary Instructor to host a deep dive discussion on local purchasing.

This webinar will discuss some of the challenges and opportunities restaurants discover when procuring local products. We’ll talk about delivery, quality, quantity, and pricing considerations. As part of the program, Laura Lauffer from the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems will interview Terra Ciotta, Director of the Tri-County Culinary Program and former chef and buyer for numerous restaurants.

Come ready to learn and to discuss your questions about buying local!

Click HERE to register