Meeting for Local Farmers & Producers:
March 10th, 2011 at 7pm – Alamance Ag. Ext. Office

Calling Local Farmers! The Company Shops Market Is On Its Way

Burlington, NC – Company Shops Market in Burlington, a full-service cooperative grocer opening this spring, is looking for local! On Thursday, March 10, 2011, at 7 pm, Company Shops will hold a meeting for local farmers and producers at the Alamance County Agricultural Extension office at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd. in Burlington (directions).

Company Shops is fortunate to be in a state with a wealth of agricultural products including meats, produce, eggs, cheese, milk, ice cream, honey, jams, baked goods, condiments, body care products and more! CSM is eager to feature these local, sustainable, and organically produced items.

“Company Shops Market is committed to helping build a healthy community. We believe having close relationships with area growers and local producers is key to that goal,” said Chris Bartlett, the CSM General Manager.

A Producer Relations Committee has been formed with Mark Danieley, Alamance County Horticultural Cooperative Extension Agent, as chair of the committee. The local producers meeting with offer a chance for local farmers and producers to meet the CSM staff, and to hear an explanation of the CSM local purchasing policy and farm visit protocol.

See You This Thursday!

Questions? Contact: Leila Wolfrum, Operations Manager, Company Shops Market, leila@companyshopsmarket.coop