Rock Farm 'Think Tank'
Mon, 04 Dec
|Rock Farm
This event is not the usual farm walk format, instead we have invited a selected number of horticulture producers to come together to share knowledge and experience, to brainstorm ideas, and connect with each other.
Time & Location
04 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:00
Rock Farm, 13 Drumard Hill, Knockcloghrim, Magherafelt BT45 8QD, UK
Guests
About the event
Gerard has kindly opened his farm business as an example to use for the base of the discussion.
Topics for the night will include:
- Market analysis: Participants share their insights on local market conditions, consumer preferences, and challenges they face. Ideate strategies for going forward.
- Routes to market: how can we distribute product more efficiently, CSA's, wholesale, markets, restaurants etc, How can we work together to be more successful.
- Farm shop concepts: what works and what doesn't, what does the customer expect, keys components to a prosperous shop etc
- Possibility of farm shop franchise: could this work to enable a successful model to be shared out? Explore the benefits, challenges, and considerations for setting up such a model.
Some brilliant minds who are well established in this sector will be there on the night, this is sure to be a lively event of learning, discussion and inspiration.
Food and drink will be provided to attendees.
This is a limited number event to keep the programme structured and focused, there are only 5 spaces left for members to book!
The event is this Monday evening, book now to secure your space, but please make sure you can attend as this is a night not to miss!
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