Media Advisory: Meetings to Connect Maryland Growers and Producers with Regional Retail and Wholesale Buyers to be Held Tuesday

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will hold a trade show style meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22, to give Maryland growers and producers an opportunity to display their products and to give buyers a chance to speak with them one-on-one. This event has become bigger every year as consumer demand rises for healthy, locally grown fruit and vegetables. More than 300 participants are registered to attend, including a record 100 buyers. Participants include farmers, grocery stores, restaurants, chefs, schools, distributors, economic development officials, hotels, University of Maryland Extension and regional agricultural marketing officials will be represented. Visit www.MarylandsBest.net for more details.

What: MDA will hold a trade show style meeting to provide opportunities for Maryland growers and producers to increase sales by introducing them directly to food purchasing decision-makers.

When: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,

Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Football Stadium – VADM William P. Lawrence “N” Room

550 Taylor Ave. , Annapolis, MD 21401

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Media representatives who plan to cover the event should contact Julie Oberg 410-841-5888 or [email protected] or Marketing Specialist Stone Slade at (410) 841-5779 or [email protected].