In the Bag: Strategies for Sustaining Community Grocery Stores
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In the Bag: Strategies for Sustaining Community Grocery Stores
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$40
This event is designed for rural community leaders who are seeking option for providing grocery to their residents. The event will showcase traditional grocery models as well as emerging alternatives for smaller populations. Food cooperatives, farmers markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) will also be discussed.
Topics include:
- What it takes to get a good grocery store
- Grocery store site selection
- Future trends in the grocery industry
- Alternate grocery options
- Food coops and farmers markets
- Community action planning
- State and federal resources
- Private foundations and trusts