Are you a farmer curious about potentially diversifying into on-farm food service such as farm-to-table dinners or a pizza farm? While public enthusiasm for culinary agritourism is increasing, the logistics and licensing of such an operation can be challenging daunting and expensive. Come and Get It: What You Need to Know to Serve Food on Your Farm, supports farmers exploring such potential ventures with information, training and support. Register below!
Each session showcases a successful story of how farms can diversify into food ventures, including:
-Detailed “behind the scenes” farm and pizza operation tour
-Informational sessions on business start-up, licensing and marketing
-Tasting lunch
-Plenty of Q&A time
-Cross-pollination opportunity with other farmers interested in similar ventures
Cost is $35; $15 for an additional person from the same business. Pre-registration required. Registration includes a printed copy of the “Come & Get It” manual, lunch and hands-on instruction.
On-Farm Foodservice Field Day
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 10 am to 2 pm
Campo di Bella
Host farmers: Mary Ann & Marc Bellazzini
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin (30 minutes west of Madison)
Type of operation: On-farm winery and full kitchen features full meals, wine bar and catered events. Italian-inspired meals feature heritage pork, lamb and vegetables grown on the farm