Buyer Resources

Information and discussion on how to purchase and market locally grown and processed food

A Checklist for Purchasing Local Produce — by Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management staff at Iowa State — last modified June 12, 2008 11:28 PM

Purchasing fruits and vegetables from local producers is one way to be sure products arefresh, help the local economy, and raise children’s awareness of food. As the person in charge of School Meals Programs, you have a responsibility to ensure the safety of foods served. Follow these steps to demonstrate reasonable care has been taken for procurement of foods.

How to work with producers who want to sell locally grown products in a grocery store — by Mark Steffen, Manager of Dave’s Supermarket, Fairbury IL — last modified June 12, 2008 11:31 PM

Advice from Mark Steffen, Manager of Dave’s Supermarket, Fairbury IL: How to work with producers who want to sell locally grown products in a grocery store steffen@gridcom.net