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Welcome........................................................................................3 Workshops.................. .....................................................................4 Workshop Biographies................................................................5 1:1 Expert Biographies.................................................................7 Specialty Crop Producers...........................................................9 Local Food Producers................................................................15 Attendees...................................................................................21 Sponsors.....................................................................................27 Partners.......................................................................................29 Notes......................................................................................32 About SBN.....................................................................................34 Buy Local! ......................................................................................35
Registration Opens..........................................................8:30 am Welcome Address in the Ballroom.............................9:00 am
• Laury Hammel, Executive Director, Sustainable Business Network of MA • John Tobin, Vice President for City & Community Affairs at Northeastern • Joe Blunda, Head of Strategy & Business Development, Forager • Commissioner John Lebeaux, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) • Nicola Williams, SBN Local Food Committee
Open Floor Trading Begins.............................................9:15 am Workshop: Building Capacity | McLeod 1 ......9:30 am - 10:45 am 1:1 Sessions McLeod 2..................................10:00 am - 3:00 pm Workshop: Getting in & Staying in | McLeod 1.11:15 am - 12:30 pm Lunch..............................................................12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Trade Show Closes ...........................................................3:00 pm Connect with us on social media! @sbnmass | @bostonlocalfood | #LFTS18 | #TradeLocal 2
Welcome to the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts’ 7th Local Food Trade Show and 4th Local Specialty Crop Trade Show at Northeastern University! We are thrilled that you are joining us today to learn, network and trade. Local food is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in Massachusetts, but it only represents a fraction of all food purchased and eaten in Massachusetts, across New England and the nation. In an effort to increase the volume of food eaten by New Englanders that is grown in New England, SBN has joined with other local food groups to promote a New England Food Vision-- 50 by 60 .This Vision calls upon us to do all we can to ensure that 50% of all food eaten in New England is sourced in New England by 2060. We are proud to be a part of this important initiative and our Trade Shows are moving us all in this positive direction. SBN is an active member of the Massachusetts Coalition for Local Food and Farms (MCLFF). The MCLFF is a group of nine local food organizations located throughout the state of Massachusetts that is committed to a long-term transformation of our Massachusetts food System--one farm and one eater at a time. Through programs and events like the Local Food Trade Show, the annual Boston Local Food Festival, the Hyper Local and Local Craft Spiritfests and more, SBN is joining other passionate food groups across the nation in making this shift a reality. SBN is also appreciative of the support of MDAR, and proud to be a partner with a terrific Massachusetts government agency that is doing fantastic work every day and is a big supporter of SBN and the MCLFF. We could not do this work without the generous and continuous support of our sponsors, our partners, our buyers, and our food producers. Thank you for your participation in growing our local food system; and a special thank you to Northeastern University for their generous use of this space and in-kind support. Today, we hope you meet new friends, form new connections, learn new strategies, and discover ways to do more business with forwardthinking local companies. Please remember that SBN is a resource for you and your business and we invite you to join SBN as we work together to build a strong local food system! Sustainably Yours, Laury Hammel, SBN Executive Director 3
Building Capacity: Are You Ready to Grow to the Next Level?
Capacity or readiness for growth is one of the most critical business indicators. More institutional, retail and wholesale buyers are now embracing local food and working with regional small farmers and producers. As producers, you have to be ready to trade! What are the key factors that indicate that you and your business are ready for that next level? Panelist will share their experiences and proven strategies for strengthening your steps towards success and help you take that leap to the next level. Topics covered include: • Managing operations and transitioning from wholesale to retail • How do you assess your capacity readiness • Food safety issues to prepare for growth • Commonwealth quality • Financing options for growth Facilitator: Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel - Dirigo Food Safety Panel: Alison Berglund - Consultant Joanna Benoit - Franklin County CDC
Getting In and Staying In: Marketing Strategies & Tools to Get Your Products in the Door
This workshop will provide practical suggestions about how to get your product into wholesale, institutional, and retail settings; how to build relationships with the buyers and procurement teams; and what you can do to ensure that your product is successful once you’re in. We’ll hear from retail, distributors, and marketing experts. The panelists will share strategies and tips for what buyers are looking for in their relationships with producers. Topics covered include: • How to manage and maintain your brand. • What you can do to ensure that the “eaters” are excited about & continue to buy your products. • What marketing tools you can use for planning. Facilitator: Bobbie Carlton - Carlton PR and Marketing Panelists: C S Wurzberger - The Green Up Girl Sean Horrigan - PR Guy 4
Joanna Benoit, Franklin County Community Development Corporation Joanna is the Food Systems Program Manager for the Franklin County CDC. Home of the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center, they have almost 40 years’ experience as an economic development non-profit delivering comprehensive business development education, access to capital, technical assistance and commercial space. Joanna assists food businesses in planning, logistics, marketing and production. She also manages the Food Processing Center’s Pioneer Valley Vegetable Venture which purchases fresh, in season, local produce to lightly process it and sell it to area institutions and retailers to help eat local and healthy year round. This gives farmers a stable, fair and consistent market while getting local food to those who need it most. Joanna has experience working with large institutions on local food procurement and has provided wholesale and retail development assistance to small farmers. Alison Berglund, Consultant Alison brings a broad range of experience from Fortune 500 companies, government, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Her career began at Procter & Gamble where she held leadership roles in sales, marketing and business development. She then joined HomeRuns.com, a home grocery shopping and delivery service. Alison served as the Executive Director of the Office of Small Business & Entrepreneurship. Alison was also the Director of Partnerships and Licenses for Interise, bringing the StreetWise ‘MBA’™ curriculum to 32 US cities. Concurrently, Alison has provided strategic business growth solutions with her consulting practice. Recently, Alison created Encore Age LLC, a health & wellness practice supporting clients in living a healthy life. Alison is attending the School of Applied Functional Medicine and serves on the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club Advisory Board. Alison graduated from the University of Massachusetts’ Isenberg School of Management and resides in Charlestown. Bobbie Carlton, Founder, Carlton PR & Marketing, Mass Innovation Nights and Innovation Women Bobbie is an award-winning marketing, PR and social media professional. Mass Innovation Nights (MIN) is a social media powered new product showcase which has launched more than 1000 new products which have received more than $2.1 billion in collective funding. MIN uses crowdpromoting strategies to drive 2.8 million views and thousands of clicks each month for local companies. Innovation Women is an online speaker bureau for entrepreneurial and technical women. Follow Bobbie on Twitter as @BobbieC @MassInno @WomenInno or @CarltonPRM Sean Horrigan, Principal, PR Guy Sean is the principal of PR Guy; a contemporary consultancy that helps food and beverage start-ups grow and prosper through powerful PR, strategic social media and better branding. Clients include NOLA’s Salsa, Just Add Cooking, MOJO Cold Brewed Coffee, and Uyghur Kitchen.As the marketing liaison for NOLA’s Fresh Foods, Sean is responsible for building brand awareness, generating press, forging strategic partnerships, and connecting with customers through experiential marketing and social media. Sean holds a Masters in Marketing Communications from Emerson College. 5
Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO of Dirigo Food Safety. Dr. P is a speaker, trainer, entrepreneur and the CEO of Dirigo Food Safety. She earned her BA in Economics and Geology from Wellesley College, after which she served in the Peace Corps. She went on to study Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia College where she was chosen for the prestigious Health Professions Scholarship Program through the US Army. Upon receiving her DVM, Dr. P was commissioned into the US Army Veterinary Corps, where she learned the food safety skills she now brings to producers and processors across the country. After fulfilling her active duty commitment, Dr. P settled with her family in Southern Maine, where they raise chickens and the occasional ruminant, experiment in the kitchen, and explore the woods. C S Wurzberger, Owner, The Green Up GirlÂŽ C S W is a business growth strategist, podcaster, author, speaker, and environmental educator who empowers the Next Generation to become social entrepreneurs who make an impact in our world. She provides them with the tools, resources, and mentoring they need to lead social projects and enterprises.
Gitti Crowley, Independent Consultant Gitti is an award-winning Brand Strategist and New Product Innovation consultant with Fortune 500 (Kraft, Nabisco, P&G) & start-up company experience in retail and online channels. She has led branding and new product innovation for food and health/wellness brands, growing household icons like Oreo cookies and Tribe All Natural Hummus. Additionally, Gitti expanded retail distribution with innovative new product development and go-tomarket strategies for all natural, organic food brands, including Paradise Meadow Cranberries and Veggie Patch vegetarian products. She has expertise in branding, messaging, retail strategy and distribution, retail pitch decks, packaging design, new product roll-outs, digital & social media, consumer research, brand partnerships, forecasting, pricing, P&L/margin development. Jessie Deelo, Deelo Consulting Services Jessie brings diverse experience as a strategist and implementer for sustainable food and farm systems, including supply chains and sourcing, farm operations, academic research, and community development programs. She is a proven professional with a record of delivering high impact consulting services for food brand owners, supply chain service providers, and farmers. Her primary focus areas include: organic transitions, high animal welfare systems and accessing premium markets. Her well-cultivated network across the entire supply chain is unique and powerful – Jessie connects the dots leading to new premium market opportunities that benefit all. Kevin J. DeVinney, CFPŽ, Eastern Bank Kevin is a Business Banker at Eastern Bank, specializing in SBA Loans and commercial real estate financing. Kevin has been with Eastern Bank for 15 years and has 19 years experience in Banking covering various financial disci6
plines. As a Certified Financial Planner, Kevin takes an advanced consultative approach to managing the financial needs of small business owners and real estate investors. He serves as co-chair of the Eastern Bank’s Sustainability Network and co-chair of the Bank’s North Shore Regional Partnership Group. Eastern Bank is the largest and oldest mutual bank in the country and the #1 SBA Lender in New England for 8 consecutive years. Laury Hammel, Founder, The Longfellow Health Clubs Laury founded the Sustainable Business Network in 1988, and has been leading the sustainable business movement in Massachusetts ever since. He is the owner and president of The Longfellow Health Clubs – a group of health and recreation clubs in the Greater Boston area- considered to be among the greenest health clubs in the U.S. Laury provides overall leadership and visioning for SBN and has been instrumental in founding numerous additional regional and national networks including Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) and the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE). Alex Linkow, Director, Fair Food Fund Alex leads the Fair Food Fund, an innovative Fair Food Network program that provides financing and business assistance to good food enterprises that connect small and mid-size farms with consumers hungry for local, sustainably grown food. Alex oversees the fund’s investment portfolio, including deal sourcing, due diligence for investment opportunities, and raising grant and program-related investment capital. Alex also manages the fund’s business assistance offerings, which includes one-on-one support and an annual Business Boot Camp. Alex has an MBA and master’s degree in sustainable systems from University of Michigan’s Erb Institute, where he focused on social entrepreneurship, sustainable food systems, and marketing. He lives with his wife, son, and daughter outside Boston, MA. NativeWater_HalfPageAD:Layout 1
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Vicki Sargsyan, Cambridge Naturals Vicki is a grocery team member at Cambridge Naturals, a family-owned, local healthfood business that has been around for over 40 years! Cambridge Naturals is committed to sourcing products locally, organically, and ethically via fair trade and direct trade channels, and to donating a portion of profits to social and environmental organizations that impact our community. As part of their vision for a more just, equitable and sustainable world, they strive to partner with businesses owned by women and underserved individuals. They offer a wide assortment of high quality vitamins, herbs, body care, books and yoga supplies, along with a curated selection of organic, fairly traded, local and unique groceries, just for you! They are proud to offer these products for a wide range of income levels and supporting our local economy. Dorothy Suput, Founder & Executive Director, The Carrot Project Dorothy is the founder and executive director of The Carrot Project which facilitates access to financing and building financial management skills for farm and food businesses. For the past 10 years, The Carrot Project has been providing advice and guidance to help entrepreneurs decide what type of capital is most useful for their business and who to consider and why. Dorothy serves on the Board of Managers for the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Flexible Capital Fund and the Advisory Committee for the PVGrows Investment Fund. José Luis Rojas Villarreal, Small Business Lending Officer, Boston Private José Luis has been with Boston Private since 2016, focusing in CRA-targeted communities in the bank’s New England assessment area. Before that he was the Community Group Manager at Mass Growth Capital providing credit to small businesses located in disadvantaged communities. José Luis was also the head of lending at Root Capital that focused on financing small rural businesses in Latin America and Africa. He has worked internationally in the UK, Mexico, Ethiopia and Mongolia; served in boards of for-profit and non-profit corporations; and advisory councils of government entities. José Luis has a MA in International Affairs from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, proficient in French and has some knowledge of Portuguese.
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Bauman’s Best Botanicals, Canton, MA Contact: Adam Bauman baumansbest@gmail.com (781) 424-4333 baumansbest.com Berries, various proprietary culinary herbs & spices.
Champlain Orchards, Shoreham, VT Contact: Bill Suhr bill@champlain orchards.com (802) 897-2777 champlainorchards.com Ecologically grown apples (100+ varieties), pears, peaches & more.
Best Bees Company, Boston, MA Contact: Sam Jennings s.jennings@bestbees.com (617) 445-2322 bestbees.com Beehive installation & management.
Crystal’s Honey, Billerica, MA Contact: Andy Card mvaandy@gmail.com (978) 667-2337 crystalsrawhoney.com Wildflower & cranberry honey. Dosha Bar, Needham Heights, MA Contact: Reed Snyderman reed@doshabar.com (781) 771-6603 doshabar.com Organic fruit & seed bar.
Blue River Farms, West Wareham, MA Contact: Kristine Esdale kesdale@solu-cal.com (508) 356-7315 blueriverfarms.com Sustainably grown produce.
Doves and Figs, Arlington, MA Contact: Robin Cohen robin@dovesandfigs.com (617) 877-2578 dovesandfigs.com Hand-made jams, chutneys & fruit mustards.
Brookford Farm, Canterbury, NH Contact: Leah Wang brookfordfarm.boston@gmail.com (617) 610-7100 brookfordfarm.com Certified organic produce.
Edible Wilds LLC, Millinocket, ME Contact: Steven Golieb steve@ediblewilds.org (207) 385-8008 ediblewilds.org Natural products with edible wild & native plants.
Camberville Dog Treats, Cambridge, MA Contact: Katie Collings info@cambervilledogtreats.com (617) 233-9630 cambervilledogtreats.com Locally sourced dog treats. 10
Farmer Daves, Dracut MA Contact: David Dumaresq ddumaresq@hotmail.com (978) 349-1952 farmerdaves.net Diversified farm offering a CSA, farmers markets & apple picking.
Green Bee, Brunswick, ME Contact: Chris Kinkade chris@drinkgreenbee.com (800) 494-0802 drinkgreenbee.com Handcrafted, honey-sweetened beverages.
Fazenda Coffee Roasters, Dedham, MA Contact: Monika Schroeder monika@fazendacoffee.com (716) 628-5028 fazendacoffee.com Coffee, cold brew, espresso & tea.
Kitchen Garden Farm, Sunderland, MA Contact: Caroline Pam info@kitchen gardenfarm.com (413) 387-5163 kitchengardenfarm.com Organic hot & sweet peppers, greens, tomatoes, roots & other vegetables.
Flats Mentor Farm/World Farmers, Lancaster, MA Contact: Jessy Gill jgill@worldfarmers.org (978) 706-7935 worldfarmers.org Edible luffa, maxixe, jilo, chinsaga, taioba, lalu, amaranth & more.
lef farms, Loudon, NH Contact: Donald Grandmaison donaldg @lef-farms.com (603) 435-4503 lef-farms.com Fresh, tasty, healthy mixed greens.
Freight Farms, Boston, MA Contact: Rachel Wisentaner rachel@freightfarms.com (877) 687-4326 ext. 1 freightfarms.com Fresh local produce, year round.
Lost Art Cultured Foods, Providence, RI Contact: Kaylyn Keane kaylyn@lostartculturedfoods.com (402) 862-3192 lostartculturedfoods.com Organic cultured veggies.
Fresh Zen, Boston, MA Contact: Ruby Chan ruby@freshzenfoods.com (617) 678-0543 freshzenfoods.com Handcrafted, all natural sauces. Fungi Ally, Hadley, MA Contact: Willie Crosby willie@fungially.com (978) 844-1811 fungially.com Mushroom cultivation & education.
MA Department of Ag Resources, Boston, MA Contact: Bonita Oehlke bonita.oehlke@state.ma.us (617) 626-1753 mass.gov/agr 11
Martha’s MVSH Vineyard Mushrooms, Vineyard Haven, MA Contact: Kathryn H A' R S VIN SH Leonard-Peck EYA R D M U info@mvshrooms.com (508) 687-0329 mvshrooms.com Handgrown & harvested mushrooms. L MUSHROOM PROD UC ANA TS TIS AR
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Old Friends Farm, Amherst, MA Contact: Casey Steinberg grow@oldfriendsfarm.com (413) 253-9182 oldfriendsfarm.com Syrups & honey made with their own organic ginger & turmeric.
MA Specialty Foods Association, Groton, MA Carol Coutrier ccoutrier@aol.com 508-457-5346 msfa.net/ A resource & advocate for the MA specialty foods industry.
Popzup Popcorn, Dover, NH Contact: Julie Lapham julie@popzup.com (978) 502-1737 popzup.com Microwave Popcorn, Popcorn Kernels, Popcorn Seasonings Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Clean Label, Whole Grain
Mousam Valley Mushrooms, Springvale, ME Contact: Emily Sharood sales@farmingfungi.com (207) 457-6007 mousamvalleymushrooms.com Healthy, innovative organic mushrooms.
Purple Hays Farm, Wilton, NH Contact: Win Trafton wintrafton@gmail.com (603) 554-2653 Lavender products & plants, jelly & essential oils. Ragged Hill Cider Company, West Brookfield, MA Contact: Anne Garwood-Hampp anne@ragged hillcider.com (415) 405-5215 raggedhillcider.com Small batch artisanal cider.
Mycoterra Farm, South Deerfield, MA Contact: Julia Coffey mycoterrafarm@gmail.com (413) 320-9789 mycoterrafarm.com Exotic & gourmet mushrooms.
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Sap! Beverages, Burlington, VT Contact: Alex Rosenberg alex@sapvt.com (202) 279-0908 sapvt.com Carbonated drinks made from pure maple & birch sap.
Real Pickles, Greenfield, MA Contact: Tamara McKerchie tamara@realpickles.com (413) 774-2600 realpickles.com Raw, vinegar-free & 100% organic pickled foods.
Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind, Londonderry, VT Contact: Robert Hausslein sugarbobsfinestkind@gmail.com (802) 375-5731 sugarbobsfinestkind.com Smoked maple syrups & vermont maple sriracha.
Recreo Coffee & Roasterie, Dedham, MA Contact: Hector & Miriam Morales hrmoralesr@gmail.com (617) 755-7013 elrecreoestatecoffee.com Coffee from our family farm in Nicaragua.
That Nutty Red Head, Rockport, MA Contact: Lisa Griffiths ThatNuttyRedhead@gmail.com (978) 412-5662 thatnuttyredhead.com Vegan & gluten-free nut snacks.
Red Fire Farm, Montague, MA Contact: Ryan Voiland ryan@redfirefarm.com (413) 467-7645 redfirefarm.com Assorted organic vegetables & fruits, bedding plants, cut flowers.
Urban Farming Institute of Boston, Roxbury, MA Contact: Patricia Spence pspenceufi@gmail.com (617) 989-9920 urbanfarminginstitute.org Developing & promoting urban farming as a commercial sector.
Red Tomato, Plainville MA Contact: Gideon Burdick gburdick@redtomato.org (508) 316-3494 redtomato.org Apples to Zucchini!
Veggie Table Foods, Sharon, MA Contact: Dale Roseman dale@veggietablefoods.com (781) 801-8183 veggietablefoods.com Plant-based & gluten-free foods. 13
Water Way Farm, Barrington, RI Contact: Candace Clavin newenglandtonic@gmail.com (401) 247-7562 Lavender, herbs, honey
Wise Mouth, North Attleboro, MA Contact: Lei Nichols wisemouthlei@gmail.com (508) 345-2559 wise-mouth.com All natural teas.
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All Souls Tortilleria, Waitsfield, VT Contact: Sam Fuller allsoulstortilleria@gmail.com (802) 373-7212 allsoulstortilleria.com Organic corn tortillas.
Big Picture Beef, Hardwick, MA Contact: Ridge Shinn ridge@bigpicture beef.com (413) 477-0181
7ate9 Bakery, Somerville, MA Contact: Sarah Chester sarah@7ate9bakery.com (781) 218-9361 7ate9bakery.com We do cheesecake.
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Annie’s Gluten Free Bakery, Shirley, MA Contact: Annie Cronin arc55@comcast.net (978) 425-5385
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Bacci Chocolate Design, dba CB Stuffer, Swampscott, MA Contact: Erin Calvo-Bacci erin@cbstuffer.com (781) 595-1511 Cbstuffer.com Chocolate with... stuff!
Bellichi’s Best, Wrentham, MA Contact: Kathleen Bellicchi kbellicchi@gmail.com (617) 480-0516 bellicchisbest.com Homemade, local biscotti.
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Bootblack Brand, Barrington, RI Contact: Paul Kubiski paul@bootblackbrand.com (401) 289-3941 Bootblackbrand.com Small batch cocktail & soda syrups. Chica de Gallo, Jamaica Plain, MA Contact: Amanda Bauman amanda@chicadegallo.com (857) 488-2796 Chicadegallo.com Fresh salsas & guacamole. CommonWealth Kitchen, Dorchester, MA Contact: Mia Cellucci mia@common wealthkitchen.org (617) 522-7900 commonwealthkitchen.org Shared kitchens & assistance. Dirigo Food Safety, Yarmouth, ME Contact: Michele Pfannenstiel michele@dirigofoodsafety.com (207) 517-3920 dirigofoodsafety.com Full service food safety consulting. 16
Dirty Dicks Hot Pepper Sauce, Norwell, MA Contact: Dick Westhaver bond007931 @aol.com (781) 254-8291 dirtydickshotsauce.com Award winning hot sauce.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island, Pawtucket, RI Contact: Sarah Bernstein sarah@farmfreshri.org (401) 312-4250 farmfreshri.org Connecting farmers & eaters. Farmtrue, North Stonington, CT Contact: Lynn Goodwin lynn@farmtrue.com (401) 316-3087 Farmtrue.com Grass-fed ghee.
Eloti, Revere, MA Contact: Abel Moreno morabe6928@gmail.com (781) 629-4534 elotiboston.com Street corn.
The Food Loft, Boston, MA Contact: Hannah Martin hannah@the foodloft.com 617-423-5803 Thefoodloft.com
Equal Exchange, West Bridgewater, MA Contact: Leah Madsen lmadsen@ equalexchange.coop swhittaker@ equalexchange.coop (774) 776-7384 Equalexchange.coop Coffee, chocolate, dried fruits & nuts.
Full Moon Ghee, Montague, MA Contact: Hannah Jacobson-Hardy hannah@ fullmoonghee.com (413) 695-5968 fullmoonghee.com Ghee made with local butter. Global Village Cuisine, North Windsor, VT Contact: Mel Hall mel@globalvillage cuisine.com (802) 281-4370 globalvillagecuisine.com Frozen, ready to eat meals.
Farm Credit East, Bedford, NH Contact: Ann Blaney ann.blaney@farmcrediteast.com (603) 472-3554 farmcrediteast.com
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Golden Girl Products, Shirley, MA Contact: Deborah O’Kelly deborah@golden girlgranola.com (978) 425-5058 Goldengirlgranola.com Handcrafted granola.
Maple Valley Ice Cream, Hadley, MA Contact: Bruce Jenks Brucejenks23@gmail.com (413) 588-1716 maplevalleycreamery.com Super premium ice cream.
Hacienda Del Sol, Boston, MA Contact: Ana Leonardo haciendadelsolrd@gmail.com (617) 952-9111 haciendadelsolrd.com Fruit preserves, jams & marmalades.
MOJO Cold Brewed Coffee, Wenham, MA Contact: Annie Brainard mojomama @mojocoffees.com (470) 588-6656 mojocoffees.com Cold brewed coffees.
Halvah Heaven, Sherborn, MA Contact: Victoria Wallins vjwessentia@gmail.com (508) 651-0307 halvah-heaven.myshopify.com Small batch halvah in ten flavors. JI Naturals LLC, Marblehead, MA Contact: Alan Frost alan@flavanaturals.com (781) 639-2020 flavanaturals.com All natural FlavaBars & FlavaMix.
Native Brands Company, Fall River, MA Contact: Rodger Cohen rodger@nativebrandscompany.com (866) 662-8483 nativebrandscompany.com Native Water
Loco Coffee, Upton MA Contact: Dan Bresciani Dan@drinklococoffee.com (774) 573-7854 Drinklococoffee.com Cold brew coffee & coconut water.
Nuttin Ordinary, Harrisville, NH Contact: Josh Velasquez Josh@nuttinordinary.com (603) 831-2800 NuttinOrdinary.com Cashew cheese
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Our Family Farms, Greenfield, MA Contact: Angie Facey office@our familyfarms.com (413) 772-2332 ourfamilyfarms.com Local milk & dairy. Red’s Best, Boston, MA Contact: Valerie Rosenberg valerie@ redsbest.com (978) 987-4297 redsbest.com Fresh, local seafood. Region FoodWorks, Lexington, MA Contact: Kevin Dutt kd@regionfoodworks.com (617) 784-5005 regionfoodworks.com Local processed foods. SoCo Creamery, Pittsfield, MA Contact: Kelly Baker kellybaker@soco creamery.com (413) 528-8400 ext. 803 sococreamery.com Small batch premium ice cream. Tamim Teas, Somerville, MA Contact: Liat Racin info@tamimteas.com (804) 833-3600 tamimteas.com Locally sourced mushroom teas.
The Livestock Institute, Westport, MA Contact: Gena Mavuli gena@thelivestock institute.org (443) 527-0408 thelivestockinstitute.org Processing services. Trill Foods, Cambridge, MA Contact: Laurie Rothstein laurie@cooking culture.com (857) 998-0207 trillfoods.com Packaged & bulk cookies. Valicenti Pasta Farm, Hollis, NH Contact: David Valicenti gimmiespaghetti @yahoo.com (603) 459-3627 gimmiespaghetti.com Farmstead pasta sauces & ravioli.
Vermont Amber Organic Toffee, White River Junction, VT Contact: Elizabeth Feinberg info@vermontamber.com (603) 738-7466 vermontamber.com Artisan, small batch, organic toffee.
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Vermont Bean Crafters, Waitsfield, VT Contact: Joseph Bossen joseph.bossen @gmail.com (802) 325-2144 vermontbeancrafters.com Products made with the nutritious & delicious bean.
Worcester Regional Food Hub, Worcester, MA Contact: Susannah Hinman sales@recworcester.org (508) 842-3663 worcesterfoodhub.org Commercial kitchen incubator program & wholesale aggregation. Zest Local aka Keep It Simple Sauces, Concord, MA Contact: Ronald Sarni ronsarni@me.com (781) 698-9055 Seafood simmering sauces.
Walden Local, Boston, MA Contact: Philip Giampietro philip@waldenlocalmeat.com (703) 608-4581 waldenlocalmeat.com/ Beef, pork, lamb & poultry product s.
Whole Harmony, Haddam CT Contact: Stacey Wood stacey@wholeharmony4u.com (860) 554-3093 wholeharmony4u.com Handcrafted herbal tea.
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Key to abbreviations: FFV....... Fresh Fruits and Vegetables PFV....... Processed Fruits and Vegetables (ie: chopped, diced, frozen, dried) VAFV.... Value-added products with fruits and vegetables D........... Dairy M.......... Meat F............ Fish
Please note: those who registered after February 26, 2018 are not included in the program. Please visit www.bostonlocalfood.org for a full listing.
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Aramark - Miss Halls School, Ballston Spa, NY Contact: Paul Dunbar, Executive Chef Dunbar-Paul@Aramark.com (413) 395-7287 FFV, PFV Allandale Farm, Chestnut Hill, MA Retail Grocer Contact: Emily Voiss, Farmstand Mngr EmilyVoiss@allandalefarm.com (617) 524-1531 allandalefarm.com FFV, VAFV, D, M, F Associated Buyers, Barrington, NH Distributor Contact: Ryan Owens, Sales Director ryano@assocbuyers.com (603) 664-2424 assocbuyers.com VAFV, Bulk/Packaged Foods Backyard Garlic, Portsmouth, UT Food Processor/Value-Added Producer Contact: Rebecca Hennessy, Co-Owner backyardgarlic@gmail.com (603) 498-9416 Backyardgarlic.farm PFV Baraka Community Wellness, Inc., Roxbury, MA Retail Grocer, Non-profit Contact: Raheem Baraka, ED raheem@barakawellness.org (617) 320-3009 barakawellness.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, F Basil Tree Catering, Cambridge, MA Drop-Off Caterer Contact: Jaime Guyon, Marketing & PR Manager sales@basiltree.com (617) 776-9100 basiltree.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M
Berkshire Natural, Florence, MA Distributor Contact: David Starr, Managing Partner David@BerkshireNatural.com (413) 923-8092 BerkshireNatural.com FFV, VAFV, D, M, F, Snacks Bohoy Design, Beverly Farms, MA Food Packaging & Design Contact: Larry Berk, Marketing bohoydesign@gmail.com (978) 922-0532 bohoydesign.com Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Contact: Patricia Ryan, Asst. Director patricia.ryan@bc.edu (617) 552-3178 Contact: Derrick Cripps, GM derrick.cripps@bc.edu (617) 552-3427 Contact: Julieanne Stelmaszyk, Manager, Sustainable & Regional Food Systems stlmasz@bc.edu (617) 552-3307 Contact: Megan O’Neill, Associate Director oneillme@bc.edu (617) 552-3919 bc.edu/dining FFV, PFV, D, M, F, Paper Products Boston Public Market, Boston, MA Retail, Non-profit, Farmers Market Contact: Casey Hogan, Manager chogan@bostonpublicmarket.org (617) 973-4909 bostonpublicmarket.org FFV, PFV, VAFV BostonChefs.com, Cambridge, MA Food & Drink Website Contact: Chris Culnane, Sponsorships cmc@bostonchefs.com (617) 441-8600 BostonChefs.com 22
Bull Run Restaurant, Shirley, MA Contact: Alison Tocci, Owner alison.bullrun@gmail.com (978) 425-4311 bullrunrestaurant.com FFV, D, M, F Cambridge Naturals, Cambridge, MA Retail Grocer Contact: Vicki Sargsyan, Bulk Herbs vicki@cambridgenaturals.com (617) 492-4452 cambridgenaturals.com VAFV Cape Cod Buy Fresh Buy Local, Barnstable, MA Nonprofit info@centralmassgrown.org (508) 375-6954 buyfreshbuylocalcapecod.com
Deelo Consulting Services, Jamaica Plain, MA Supply Chain & Sustainability Consultant Contact: Jessie Deelo, Founder jdeelo@gmail.com (617) 875-0291 deeloconsulting.com D, M Down Island Farm, Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt, Vineyard Haven, MA Farmer Contact: Heidi Feldman, Co-Owner downislandfarm@gmail.com (508) 560-3315 marthasvineyardseasalt.com
Eddie Benjamin, Brookline, MA Consultant edwardcbenjamin@gmail.com (617) 633-0408 Central Mass Grown, Worcester, MA Sauces, Confections Nonprofit Encore Age, LLC, Greenfield, MA (508) 556-4238 Business & Wellness Consultant centralmassgrown.org Contact: Alison Berglund, Principal alison@encoreage.com CISA, South Deerfield, MA (617) 571-0303 Nonprofit encoreage.com info@buylocal.org (413) 665-7100 Equinox Food Brokers, buylocalfood.org Sunderland, VT Food Broker City Feed and Supply, Boston, MA Contact: Dan Reilly, Owner Retail Grocer equinoxfoodbrokers@gmail.com Contact: David Warner, Owner (802) 855-3910 d.warner@cityfeedandsupply.com equinoxfoodbrokers.com (617) 524-5539 FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F cityfeedandsupply.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F Farm Direct Coop, Marblehead, MA Distributor Daily Table, Dorchester, MA Contact: Julie Pottier-Brown, Non-Profit, Retail Operations Manager Contact: Deb O’Donnell, Buyer julie@farmdirectcoop.org dodonnell@dailytable.org (877) 332-3276 (617) 688-9357 farmdirectcoop.org Dailytable.org FFV, VAFV, D, Shelf Stable Products FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F 23
Farm Fare, Cleveland, OH Distributor Contact: Cullen Naumoff, Co-Founder cnaumoff@farmfare.io (330) 465-1046 farmfare.io FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M
Fresh Source Capital, Cambridge, MA Lisa Sebesta, Managing Partner lisa@freshsourcecapital.com (617) 435-2291 freshsourcecapital.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F
Farm to Institution New England, Hartland, VT Nonprofit info@farmtoinstitution.org Farmtoinstitution.org
Fruit Center Marketplace, Milton, MA Retail Grocer Contact: Steve DiGiusto, GM sdigiusto@ fruitcentermarketplace.com (617) 698-1900 fruitcentermarketplace.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, D
Farm Share Fair, Waltham, MA info@farmsharefair.com (310) 663-0054 farmsharefair.com
Gentle Giant Moving Company, Somerville, MA (617) 661-3333 gentlegiant.com
Food Solutions New England, Durham, NH Nonprofit (603) 862-8564 foodsolutionsne.org
Gitti Crowley, Boston, MA Independent Marketing Consultant gitticrowley@gmail.com (917) 208-3746 FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F
Haley House, Roxbury, MA Non-profit, Restaurant, Bakery Contact: Becka Shertzer, GM bshertzer@haleyhouse.org (617) 445-0900 haleyhousie.org FFV, D, M, F
Forager, Portland, ME Local Sourcing Software Contact: Joe Blunda, Head of Strategy & BD joe@goforager.com (207) 232-9006 Goforager.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F
Hannaford Supermarket, Scarborough, ME Retail Grocer Contact: Chelsea Wagner, Local Program Coordinator chelsea.wagner@hannaford.com (207) 885-3546 FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F
Franklin County Community Development Corporation / Western Mass Food Processing Center, Greenfield, MA Non-profit, Food Processor Contact: Joanna Benoit, Food Systems Program Manager joannab@fccdc.org (413) 774-7204 fccdc.org FFV 24
Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance, Gloucester, MA Nonprofit Contact: Niaz Dorry niaz@namanet.org (978) 865-3178 namanet.org
Health Care Without Harm, Reston, VA Nonprofit (703) 860-9790 Noharm-uscanada.org Hillside Harvest, Boston, MA Wholesale Grocer Contact: Kamaal Jarrett, Owner kamaal.jarrett@gmail.com (617) 780-8309 FFV, PFV In Season Food Shop, Somerville, MA Retail Grocer, Restaurant Contact: Shane Clyburn, Managing Partner shane@shopinseason.com (206) 407-9168 shopinseason.com FFV, VAFV, D, M
Oxford Graphics, LLC, a Resource Label Company, Peabody, MA Contact: Mark Spreer, Representative mark@oxgraphics.com (978) 281-3663 oxgraphics.com PFV, D, M, F Pattymacs, LLC, Boston, MA Food Processor/Value-Added Producer Contact: Ryan McAleese, Owner pattymacspickles@gmail.com (617) 314-5726 pattymacs.com FFV Pemberton Farms, Cambridge, MA Retail Grocer Contact: Gwen Robbins, Buyer gwen@pembertonfarms.com (617) 491-2244 pembertonfarms.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F
Interise, Boston, MA Nonprofit (617) 350-6300 info@interise.org interise.org James Albright, Newton, MA Restaurant Contact: James Albright, Chef jgabrielalbright@gmail.com (617) 548-6679 FFV, VAFV, D, M, F Kuhl, Inc., Cambridge, MA Food Processor/Value-Added Producer Contact: Melissa Martinelli, CEO mkmartinelli@gmail.com (413) 537-0687 drinkkuhl.com FFV, PFV, D
Pencil One, Holbrook, MA Commercial Photography Contact: Tong Jiao, Owner info@pencilone.com 781-561-9787 pencilone.com Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA School, Non-profit Contact: Bryce MacKnight, Director bryce.macknight@perkins.org (617) 972-7871 FFV, D
Manna Naturals, Hingham, MA Contact: Chris Wolfington, Founder cwolfington@citycarservices.com (781) 635-5393 VAFV 25
Rita’s Hospitality Group, Everett, MA Caterer / Cafe Operator Contact: Nicholas Rossi, DM Nrossi@ritascatering.com (617) 389-1601 ritascatering.com FFV, PFV, D, M, F
Tasting Counter, Somerville, MA Restaurantm Food Processor/ Value-Added Producer Contact: Peter Ungar, Owner peter@tastingcounter.com (617) 299-6362 tastingcounter.com FFV, VAFV, D, M, F
Tanuk Inc, Newton, MA Food Processor/Value-Added Producer Contact: Tarun Bhalla, Director tanuk123@gmail.com (617) 797-3659 VAFV
Volante Farms, Needham, MA Retail Grocer Contact: Teri Boardman, Owner teri@volantefarms.com (781) 444-2351 FFV, PFV, VAFV, D
Sodexo USA Distributor Jennifer Allen Jennifer.Allen@sodexo.com Nora Blake Nora.Blake@sodexo.com Kevin Dermody Kevin.Dermody@sodexo.com Mark Fagan mark.fagan@sodexo.com Michael Hanley Michael.Hanley@sodexo.com Kathleen Reznik Kathleen.Reznik@sodexo.com Shana Sporman Shana.Sporman@sodexo.com sodexousa.com FFV, PFV, VAFV, D, M, F
Walker Farm at Whortleberry Hill, New Braintree , MA Food Processor/Value-Added Producer Contact: Joan Walker, Owner / Farmer joanie@walkergrassfed.com (508) 867-8097 Walkergrassfed.con D Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham, MA Wholesale Grocer, Non-profit Contact: Lauren Trotogott, Farm Stand & Distribution Manager lauren@communityfarms.org (781) 899-2403 Communityfarms.org VAFV, D, F, Condiments
The Williams Agency, Cambridge, MA Events, Marketing & PR Contact: Nicola Williams, Owner nicola@thewilliamsagency.net 617-395-7680 thewilliamsagency.net
Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, Cambridge, MA Nonprofit Contact: Amy Klein, Director of Marketing amy@sbnmass.org 617-395-0250 sbnmass.org 26
Farm Credit East is a member-owned cooperative that provides credit and financial services to 13,900 farmers, commercial fisherman and forest product businesses throughout the Northeast. Farm Credit East has special incentives for young, beginning, small and veteran farmers and invests in the success of beginning farmers through the FarmStart program. Visit farmcrediteast.com to learn more. The Food Loft is a first-of-its-kind co-working space dedicated to the success of food and foodtech startups. They have a vibrant community that includes passionate entrepreneurs and teams looking to improve the food ecosystem in Boston and beyond. The Food Loft is a place to learn, network, get mentorship and grow your business. Forager is a new, fast-growing online sourcing platform that was built with independent grocers, food co-ops, and farmers in mind. We make local sourcing easier and faster with quick ordering, easy communication, accurate receiving, and simple payments. For farmers, we also simplify and streamline every step, from uploading product information to invoicing. Local food is our passion and we believe that we can grow our local food economy by making it much easier for grocers and farmers to connect and do business. Call or visit us online today at goforager.com to find out how we can help you dramatically improve your local sourcing process, increase sales opportunities, and improve your bottom line. Hannaford has always been local. It’s part of their heritage, dating back 130 years, when Arthur Hannaford first began selling fresh, locally grown produce from a horse-drawn cart on the Portland, ME waterfront. Much has changed since then, but their commitment to providing local products, as well as serving and supporting local producers and communities, has never been stronger. The Livestock Institute’s mission is to revitalize and strengthen livestock farming in Southern New England by (a) providing education and training on humane and safe animal handling and slaughtering, processing of meat, and related matters; (b) providing resources regarding economic and agricultural development and management of resourc27
es; (c) offering job training for workers in smallscale, multi-species slaughterhouses and butchery; (d) conducting workshops and producing materials to further the educational concepts; (e) the creation of a state-of-art, USDA-inspected slaughterhouse and processing facility in Southeastern MA. The Longfellow Health Clubs is a locally owned and independent business committed to the health and wellbeing of their community, and provides extraordinary fitness, recreational, and educational programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The Longfellow Purpose is to build a world where everyone’s basic needs are met, and people experience love, happiness, and satisfaction. Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources focuses on innovative marketing, business, educational and environmentally sound initiatives to foster the growth and economic viability of Massachusetts farm and food businesses. Check out www.mass.gov/massgrown for your gateway to MassGrown farm products, specialty foods, and fun ag-tivities! Northeastern University is a global, experientialresearch university built on a tradition of engagement with the world, creating a distinctive approach to education and research. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Pencil One is a full-service commercial photography studio committed to making your products look great. They have experts for every stage of product photography: styling, setup, lighting, shooting, editing, retouching, and formatting. They know that you need your product photos to look professional and you need them fast, so they provide excellent service, fast turnaround, and a fantastic value. Beautiful photos will attract customers to your business. With professionally styled photos, you can give your customers a preview of what their experience will be. When they find that your service lives up to your photos, they will come back again and again.
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Red Tomato is an ambitious non-profit that works its heart out to deliver fresh, great tasting produce while cultivating a more sustainable, ethical food system. Rooted in fair trade, Red Tomato strives to bring fairness, transparency and sustainability to every aspect of the business — including stewardship of the earth, equitable and safe treatment of farmers and workers, wide access to affordable and healthy food, and the financial well-being of both Red Tomato and the farms in their network. Change is possible. Change is delicious. But change requires teamwork. Making good things happen in our food system depends on a vibrant community of farmers, scientists, activists, distributors, retailers, chefs, and shoppers. Together, we are righteous produce!
Cape Cod Buy Local’s mission is simple: to connect people on the Cape with locally grown farm and sea products. The local Cape Cod chapter was started in summer 2008 and is administered by Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. Program activities are guided by a Committee comprised of local land and sea farmers, restaurant owners, individuals and County Extension staff. Support comes from Barnstable County, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and MDAR. Central Mass Grown is an initiative, born out of the need to highlight the farms of Central MA. Their mission is to promote the purchase of local agricultural products and to foster the education about its benefits to health, communities, the economy, and the environment. They will produce a directory, an on-line database, and a mobile app. Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. CISA began work more than 20 years and thousands of people in the region have contributed to their success and impact. More than 250 farms participate in their programs, and the number of residents who are committed to supporting local agriculture grows everyday. CISA’s Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown® program, the longest-running agricultural buy-local campaign in the country, connects farmers and the community, improving farm business viability and enhancing quality of life.
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Farm to Institution New England is a six-state network of nonprofit, public and private entities working together to transform our food system by increasing the amount of good, local food served in our region’s schools, hospitals, colleges and other institutions. The FINE network consists of non-profit organizations, government agencies, institutions, foundations, farms, food distributors, food processors, food service operators and others. Farm Share Fair At the Farm Share Fair, you can compare the programs yourself and decide which share is right for you. They also feature home delivery services, prepared foods, and other neat and alternative food vendors. A Farm Share is better for the local economy, the environment and your body. Food Solutions New England (FSNE) is a regional food systems learning-action network dedicated to advancing a sustainable New England food system. FSNE is organized around four interrelated activities: A New England Food Vision calls for our region to produce 50% of clean, fair, just, and accessible food for all New Englanders by 2060; New England state food planning initiatives; annual food summits and workshops; and related analysis. The University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute serves as the backbone for FSNE. FSNE has advanced its mission through comprehensive, systemic approaches linking farm, food, nutrition, and social justice issues using analysis and visualization. Health Care Without Harm is an international coaltion of hospitals and health care systems, medical professionals, community groups, labor unions, environmental and environmental health organizations and religious groups. Health Care Without Harm has a vision of a health care sector that does no harm, and instead promotes the health of people and the environment. They are working to implement ecologically sound and healthy alternatives to health care practices that pollute the environment and contribute to disease. Interise started as a class of 14 business owners in 2004 has grown into a national network of thriving small businesses, community development organizations, government agencies, anchor institutions, instructors, and business experts. They envision an economy that works for all, where the playing field 30
is level, knowledge is shared, and everyone gets a seat at the table. They build trust, and put people and relationships before profit or transactions. The Massachusetts Specialty Foods Association provides education, networking and peer support, sales and marketing opportunities, publicity and technical assistance for their members and their customers so that member companies may grow and flourish, thereby strengthening and improving the long term viability of the food and farm sector of the MA economy. The MSFA serves as a resource to and advocate for the MA specialty foods industry, supporting the commitment to excellence and the entrepreneurial spirit that contributes to the uniqueness and quality of MA specialty foods. The Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance’s mission is to enhance and maintain healthy marine ecosystems by organizing a decentralized network of community-based fishermen, fishworkers and allies. For the past decade, they have set the standard for effective collaboration in the pursuit of one question: if we truly care about the health of our oceans does it matter how, where and when we fish; and, who catches the fish that end up on our dinner plates? The answer is, Definitely! Urban Farming Institute was created out of a global vision for a better food system and the local experience of neighborhood residents in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan. They foresaw the challenges to a thriving urban agriculture industry in Boston: farmer training, land access, public education and policy. They bring their vision of a just food system into neighborhoods where it creates partnerships between residents and farmers to create healthy places and healthy people. The Williams Agency is an award winning, marketing and event planning firm with over 20 years of experience. They specialize in marketing with a mission and plan world class events that matter. Their focus areas are sustainable food, culture and the arts and they care deeply about the issues and causes we work with. With a full-range of marketing services, The Williams Agency has created successful and marketing campaigns for a variety of clients. 31
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About the Sustainable Business
Network of Massachusetts (SBN)
Launched in 1988 as the Responsible Business Alliance, the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA with the mission to build a Massachusetts economy that is local, green and fair. In September 2013, SBN celebrated 25 years of supporting and building local entrepreneurship. With over 1000 locally owned and independent businesses, affiliates and individuals participating in SBN’s projects and programs, SBN remains the leading organization of sustainable business in the state. SBN currently organizes and leads the following programs: • Sustainable Business Leader Program • Local First Networks • Boston Local Food Program • SBN Leadership Exchange The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is a founding member of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) and the New England Local Business Forum (NELBF), and is proudly affiliated with the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA).
About SBN’s Local Food Program
Our Boston Local Food Program is about growing a sustainable local food system with a goal to provide healthy local food for all. We define local as starting where you are in metro Boston, stretching out through Massachusetts and within New England. We collaborate with local businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and individuals to achieve our goals. Through programs, events and educational outreach, Boston Local Food builds connections between eaters, local farms, fisheries, food producers, distributors, restaurants, retail food businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations - with a core interest in supporting locally owned independent food businesses. www.bostonlocalfood.org . www.bostonlocalfoodfestival.org 33
Why Buy Local? Local Businesses...
• are more likely to choose local banks, media & suppliers • create more, higher quality jobs & provide better service • lessen environmental impact by decreasing shipping distance • are committed to the longterm success of their community
A 5% increase in NewEngland food consumption would translate into a net benefit of $100 million
How much stays in the local economy when you you spend $100 at... Local Store: $48 Chain Store: $14 Online Store: $1
When you spend $1 on food, how much goes to the farmer? Local Food: 90 cents Non Local: 27 cents
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 11AM - 5PM . THE GREENWAY
9th Annual
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