Name
The Farmer, The Chef, and the Institution
Date & Time
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Speakers
Bill Green, The Common Market Southeast
Michael Carter Jr., Africulture and Carter Farms LLC
Allie Berry, UVA Dine
Tom McDougal, 4P Foods
Allie Berry
Description

A discussion with Carter Farms, Africulture, Aramark, University of Virginia, Common Market (and another georgia based institution) about our unique collaboration to diversify the produce and protein supply chain at the University of Virginia and other universities. We share our challenges, hurdles, successes and relationship building needed to increase the spend with socially disadvantaged farmers in the region by 3 fold. Also serves to educate and empower those who work in institutions, about how they can change the system from the inside.

Location Name
C203
Full Address
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Building C
Atlanta, GA 30313
United States
Session Type
Panel Discussion
Area of Region
Georgia, Virginia
Topics
Capacity-Building, Community Food Strategies, Procurement
Audience
Educators