Denver-area Farmer and Food Access Connections

This event is for DENVER-area FARMERS, ranchers, and food pantry managers! FARMERS: join us to learn about opportunities to sell your products and increase access to local food! This is a two-in-one meeting, come to learn about selling to and connecting with corner stores or food pantries, or both! FOOD PANTRY MANAGERS: JOIN US FROM 4:30 – 6:30 to connect with local farmers and to learn how we can collaborate and support each other! --- 3:30 – 4:30PM OPPORTUNITIES TO SELL TO CORNER STORES in the Denver-area: learn more, and help design this program so it works for you! Amy Nelms, Live Well Colorado 4:30- 6:30PM FARMER/FOOD PANTRY MANAGER GATHERING Learn about the Food Pantry Assistance Grant, share your needs and potential as farmers regarding sales to food pantries, and hear from Denver-area food pantries about their needs and interests. Find opportunities to connect. Facilitated by Rosalind May, Rocky Mountain Local Food, and Jason Harrison, Hunger Free Colorado HAPPY HOUR AROUND 5:45PM following the meeting, snacks and drinks provided. Network with farmers and food pantries from your part of town! Photo credit: Katie Huszcza