Eat Me, I'm Local! -Entrepreneurial Opportunities within the Local Food Movement

Friday, April 20, 2012

Sage Hall Johnson Graduate School-Management, 106 Sage Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-6201, USA

You’ve seen the bumper stickers: Eat Me, I’m Local; Buy Local, Feed a Farmer; and Buy Fresh, Buy Local! Farmers markets around the country are growing and urban farming is gaining momentum. Consumers are looking for healthier food choices. But does the local food movement translate into business opportunities? Can this movement create a sustainable food system? Where are the opportunities for entrepreneurs? Join us for a lively discussion on the entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities created by local food systems. This panel is part of Entrepreneurship@Cornell’s Celebration 2012 event. (eship.cornell.edu/activities/celebration)

Moderator: Beth McKellip, Cornell Cooperative Extension - Madison County, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist

Panelist:Kristen Rainey, Sodexo, Brand Management Director-Sustainability

Panelist: Ed Harwood, AeroFarms, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Panelist: Paul Lightfoot, BrightFarms, Chief Executive Officer