Sponsored by Dobies and delivered by the Kindling Trust, this session will help anyone involved in community growing sell the produce they grow.

Suitable for anyone working within a community growing setting, and particularly people responsible for generating income and/or growing and selling produce.

Where: Woodbank Community Food Hub, Stockport

When: Tuesday 10th September 2019, 10am - 4pm

During the session we will cover:

• Challenges and benefits of selling to the public for community groups
• Crop selection and quality
• Personal and food hygeine
• Marketing, presentation and promotion

Booking notes:

• A simple lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements on booking.
• This event is for representatives from SF&G members only. Membership is open to any organisation that provides benefits to individuals/communities by engaging them in meaningful land-based activities (such as community managed gardens and farms, or care farms). Membership is free – it’s quick and easy to join here and there are lots of other membership benefits including product discounts. Not sure whether your organisation is already a member? Please contact us to find out.
• Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

This training is offered in partnership with Dobies (https://www.dobies.co.uk/) who, as well as offering discounts on their products are sponsoring a year’s worth of vital training for members of Social Farms & Gardens. This training will support members to grow a healthy community garden and a healthy organisation.