2013 Farmer ForumMarch 6, 2013

Bucks County Foodshed AllianceKimberly Graziano

Buy Fresh Buy Local Bucks County Planning Committee Member

@kimgraziano

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On behalf of the Buy Fresh Buy Local Bucks County

Planning Committee...

WELCOME!

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If you believe in the importance of connecting consumers to our local food producers and farms... RAISE YOUR HAND!

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We BELIEVE in thepower of promoting local farms and

businesses.

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We SUPPORT connecting consumers to local food sources.

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We VALUE a vibrant local foodshed.

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Buy Fresh Buy Local Bucks County

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Buy Fresh Buy Local is the premier national trademark of the local food movement.

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The primary aim of a Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter? Connect consumers to local producers.

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Buy Fresh Buy Local Bucks County Chapter Goals

✤ Promote local farms and businesses

✤ Connect consumers to local food sources

✤ Encourage community based and sustainable agriculture

✤ Increase wholesale purchases of locally grown foods by area restaurants, retail stores and institutions.

✤ Build relationships between growers, food artisans, farmers’ markets, retailers, restaurants and institutions

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Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapters

✤ There are over 75 Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapters in the United States

✤ There are 13 Active Chapters right here in Pennsylvania

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✤ Food Routes

✤ PASA ~ PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture

✤ Pennsylvania Buy Fresh Buy Local

✤ Chapters ~ Currently 13 Active Chapters in PA

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✤ Strengthen our local farms and producers online presence through participation in social media platforms and campaigns

✤ Marketing through a BFBLBC Newsletter and Speakers’ Bureau

✤ Direct Marketing Assistance:

✤ Website

✤ Social Media

Marketing and Social Media

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Our Neighbors to the North: Buy Fresh Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley

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Buy Fresh Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley Facebook Page

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THANK YOU!

Kimberly GrazianoBuy Fresh Buy Local Bucks County Planning Committee

@kimgraziano

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