ELLERBE, N.C. – The Sandhills AGInnovation Center is a facility owned by Richmond County, providing marketing assistance to produce farmers in the region.
The SAIC is hosting a free networking event that will help Sandhills farmers connect with potential buyers of their crops, as well as other network providers.
The Farmer Buyer Exchange will be held on Tuesday, February 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the SAIC, located at 1298 Crawford Road in Ellerbe. All potential produce buyers, agricultural resource providers and produce growers are invited to attend.
RSVP’s for both farmers and buyers are requested by visiting farmerbuyerexchange18.eventbrite.com, or by calling 910-997-8255 or emailing Susan Kelly at susan_kelly@ncsu.edu.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Feb. 1, 2018, to Kelly at the contact information above.
Buyers and Resource Providers Registered to Date:
Chatham Marketplace Co-op Grocery
Farmer FoodShare
Lowe's Foods
Possum Run
Sandhills Farm To Table
Seal The Seasons
Ungraded Produce
