Oklahoma State University - Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center
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First farmer's market to be held at OSU
Stillwater, Okla. – July 19, 2010
Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center and University Dining Services are looking for local Oklahoma food companies who would like to participate in the first Farmer’s Market on the OSU-Stillwater campus.
OSU Dining Services and the FAPC have been working diligently to use and bring more Made in Oklahoma products on campus, and this market is one more way to do so, said Terry Baker, University Dining Services director
“It is a great way to partner with the local farming community and bring fresh products right here to campus,” Baker said. “We are excited to feature local products, especially Made in Oklahoma items. Our dining team has been working on this project for a year now, and we are thrilled to see it happen right here on campus for the faculty, staff and students.
The market will provide local farmers and the community with a designated place where they can sell fresh produce and other agricultural byproducts directly to the public, while supporting the local economy.
Some of the items that may be sold at the market include produce, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts; baked, canned and processed foods; plants and flowers; handcrafted items; and organic items.
The market will take place on the second and fourth Thursdays from July 22 through Oct. 28, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. Companies will set up and sell products on the top level of the OSU Student Union garage.
The 2010 membership fee is $10 per company. Interested companies can go to http://dining.okstate.edu to read about market rules and download an application. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The FAPC works with many food companies that would benefit greatly from this opportunity, said Andrea Graves, FAPC business planning and marketing specialist.
“This is a great opportunity for Oklahoma companies to get additional exposure on the OSU campus because many visitors, faculty, staff and students come through this area,” Graves said. “It can also build a relationship with University Dining Services and perhaps bring an opportunity for the company to have its products stocked and sold in other venues across campus.”
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CONTACT:
Andrea Graves
Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center
142 FAPC
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-6071
Fax: 405-744-6313
E-Mail: andrea.graves@okstate.edu
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