PIKETON, Ohio — Coming up on Oct. 11, Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky will be offering MarketReady Training.
This will be a day long training covering sale of locally produced foods to: Restaurants, Grocers, Wholesalers and Direct to Consumers.
Those who should attend the training include individuals interested in selling their locally produced food through various market channels, those who want to explore ways to improve their sales skills and business relationships and those who are considering or are just developing a new food business.
- How to evaluate and navigate various market channels
- How to establish an effective business strategy in order to effectively reach their target markets
- How to approach and interact with various market channels
- Key business functions included are the differing needs for different market channels; invoicing, ordering, insurance needs, packaging and much more.
Cost is $20 per person, which includes lunch.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please contact Cindy Kratzer at kratzer.11@osu.edu or at 937-378-6716.
— Ohio State University South Centers