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Selling local food directly to institutions and schools

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This fact sheet outlines some common challenges and provides resources to help farmers better determine their readiness to sell to schools and institutions. This market channel may be of greater... More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines some common challenges and provides resources to help farmers better determine their readiness to sell to schools and institutions. This market channel may be of greater interest to commodity producers than farm direct operators as profit margins are typically less than in other direct-to-consumer marketing channels.

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Governance at a glance : Marketing of Agricultural Products Act : review and appeal

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Provides an overview of the review and appeal process under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and the Review and Appeal Regulation.

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Meat and meat products

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended... More ≫

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Food brokers

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Food brokers sell and market products. If you need a way to get your product into a new market or if your goal is to have your sauce on the shelves of a major supermarket chain in Western Canada,... More ≫

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Food brokers sell and market products. If you need a way to get your product into a new market or if your goal is to have your sauce on the shelves of a major supermarket chain in Western Canada, then hiring a broker might be right for you. This fact sheet tells you what a broker does, what the service costs and what you can expect them to do for you. It also gives you information on how to choose a broker.

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