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Removing Barriers to USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Programs + Grower Buyer Meet Up
Center for Rural Development
2292 US-27 #300
Somerset, KY 42501
Thursday, October 20, 2022, 9:30 AM - 1:45 PM EDT
Category: Events

Removing Barriers to USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Programs + Grower Buyer Meet Up

Learn about food safety certification at the upcoming Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Workshop for specialty crop growers on October 20th (9:30am to 1:45pm) in Somerset, KY. The program shares information with growers about the USDA GAP (and GroupGAP) Certification options. Historically underserved farmers and small farmers are encouraged to attend. This is a great program for producers to consider if they have interest in expanding their marketing options. Join the Grower - Buyer Meetup following lunch to make new connections and hear details on what buyers are looking to source locally. Workshop is free and lunch is included.

 9:30 to noon EST - GAP Workshop

noon to 12:45 EST - Lunch
12:45 - 1:30 EST - Grower <> Buyer Meet Up 

 

The workshop is sponsored and co-hosted by Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Kentucky State University, University of Kentucky, Organic Association of Kentucky and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation. 

 

Register Now

 


Contact: Brooke Gentile: [email protected] or 502.219.7378.