Spring Procurement Gathering
ROGUE VALLEY PROCUREMENT GATHERING SPRING 2025
April 24th
9:00-5:00 PM
Rusted Gate Farm
5700 Upton Rd Central Point, OR 97502
Whether you grow/raise the food, cook or serve the food, join Rogue Valley Farm to School and Oregon Farm to Institution Collaborative to learn more about selling to institutional markets and local procurement for schools!
This year’s theme is Beef to School and there will be lots of opportunities to network, connect and learn about all aspects of local procurement
Join us for some or all of the following events!
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Morning sessions 9:00-1:15
OFIC Welcome and Introductions
Farm to Institution Fundamentals
Technical Tracks
Supporting Next Steps
Local Lunch Provided
Afternoon Sessions 1:15-3:20
Product Showcase- Local meat samples and product information available
Updates and Resources from Rogue Valley Farm to School
Rancher Panel- What local ranches have to offer
Nutrition Directors Panel- success stories using local products and beef in schools
Additional Educational Materials for Nutrition Directors
3:30-5:00 Afternoon Breakout Activities
Slaughter and farm facilities tour and Q and A
Beef in school lunch training in the commercial kitchen
Product development support with the OSU Food Innovation Center
Connect and Questions
For questions or more information
Call or email: (541) 418-4315 ext. 4, bella@rvfarm2school.org