6-Week FARM to FORK - Session 5: Packaging and Presentation – IN PERSON

6-Week FARM to FORK Master Class - Jump into this unique offering - Farm to Fork Master Class - for local foodies, chefs, food trucks, caterers and more. We’ll help you set the table for success! Our guest culinary team will also be there to guide you into the next steps of business growth.

This is a fun, yet intense deep dive into taking your culinary idea and or current business to the next level. The food industry is a team effort, and our business strategists and local community are going to be with you during the entire journey.

You will also be networking with the most prominent lenders in North Carolina that provide Access to Capital for food trucks, craft breweries, family-owned restaurants, and catering companies. It’s a team effort and we’ve got you!

At the completion of this programming you will have created a Business Plan, Financial Projections and a network of lenders and business professionals cheering you on to the next stage of growth for your business.

Session 5: PACKAGING and PRESENTATION of Your BEST products IN PERSON (Culinary Lab – CFI 137 – Bldg. L- Tarboro Campus)

Please register for each individual class

In this workshop you will learn the art of "retail" packaging for your farm or farm to table products. We will explore the best way to set up your products for success at a local farmers market OR if you're on the culinary side of life, what will make your products stand out from the rest. We will explore packaging and branding techniques that will wow the crowd without hurting your budget. As a team we will discuss signage, unique packaging ideas and making sure that your product is also in keeping with the rules and regulations of your local community. This is a fun workshop exploring all of your packaging and presentation option tips shared with local farmers, foodies and more.

5/1/2023 Session 5:Packaging and Presentation – IN PERSON – 6-8pm Packaging and Presentation of Your BEST products (Culinary Lab – CFI 137 – Bldg. L- Tarboro Campus)

5/8/2023 Session 6: Recipe Exploration and Competition - IN PERSON – 6-8pm Recipe Exploration and Competition with Local Guest Chefs
(Culinary Lab – CFI 137 – Bldg. L- Tarboro Campus)