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Are you interested in meeting local food buyers or exploring what selling to restaurants, grocery stores, or wholesale distributors might be like? Then this tour is for you!Tour Information: During the tour, we will visit 4 local food buyers in the Lexington area to see what happens behind the back doors! The schedule is almost ready to be released; however, it will include a restaurant, a grocery/retail market, and a farm-to-school buyer.
The Buyer Tour allows growers and producers to get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens at these various marketplaces. Growers and producers can ask questions, talk with buyers, and get first-hand experience with what it is like to sell to a restaurant, grocery/retail store, or farm-to-school buyer.
Producers as well as technical assistance providers are encouraged to join!
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 26th @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST.
Logistics: The tour will start at our first tour stop, which is Champions Kitchen in the Gatton Student Center. Paid parking is next to the Student Center. The tour will begin promptly at 10 am. Attendees will be responsible for transportation to and from each stop, unless they make arrangements with Savannah Columbia prior to the tour. Lunch will be provided and sourced from a local restaurant. We will end the tour at our last stop at 3 pm.
Cost: This event will be free of charge but does require an RSVP. Because this tour is limited on available seats -- make sure to secure your spot today! RSVP on your webstie. You MUST RSVP by June 24th. Registration will close at 4:00 pm on Monday, June 24th
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
160 Ave of Champions, Lexington, KY 40508, United States
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