Thursday, April 14, 2011

Registration Available for Our Local Food Membership!!

Interested in becoming a member of Our Local Food?!  Registration for membership is now available!  Remember, if you sign up before June 1st you will become a Charter Member and receive 20% off future annual membership fees.  Simply determine which type of membership you qualify for then click the corresponding links below which will direct you to the membership form.  If you have any questions feel free to contact the chapter coordinator, Natalie Fullerton.  

OLF-South Central Farm Membership
OLF-South Central Business Membership
OLF-South Central Farmers Market Membership

Here are the top five reasons why we think you should become an Our Local Food Member!
1. Membership in the first year is free or reduced price!

2. Charter members who sign up by June 1st get a 20% discount on the annual membership fee for as long as you maintain membership in OLF.

3. You get to use the Our Local Food label, point of sale materials, and other marketing materials we provide for your farm or business and on each item you sell that you grew or raised on your farm, allowing consumers to easily recognize your products as locally grown or produced.

4. Your farm name, information, and profile will be listed on the OLF website and in other OLF

5. You will get to attend Local Foods events and network with other growers and local businesses that are interested in your products.

 We look forward to having you as an Our Local Food-South Central Kansas member!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Planning an Our Local Food Summer

Our Local Food - South Central Kansas is in full swing getting ready for the summer market season. We are busy recruiting our great local farmers, farmers markets, and food businesses to join OLF in order to take advantage of the marketing opportunities. Encourage your farmers to join OLF!

We are also planning for our big summer kick off week from June 20th-25th. Keep you eyes peeled to the email newsletters and to this website for information about local food events throughout the region. If you would like to be involved in planning local food events, please let us know.