| Financing Farm to Fork Conference
March 17th 8:30-6:00 ~ $45-$125
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Good Food, Good Investments, Good Business
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The FamilyFarmed.org Financing Farm to Fork
Conference supports the local food movement by encouraging investment in farm
and food production, processing, and distribution businesses. The event
is produced by FamilyFarmed.org and sponsored by the University
of Chicago’s Booth School of Business
A primary objective of the Financing Farm to Fork
Conference is to educate regional farmers and food processors about various
financing strategies and then link them with individuals who represent a
variety of financing options that may help them grow their businesses. Business
education and training will be essential to the success of the conference and
breakout sessions will help inform food producers and financiers about the
opportunities and needs in this sector.
The
Financing
Fair provides
a dynamic environment where you can spark new relationships and initiate
conversations with several vetted farms and businesses looking to launch new initiatives.
This will be a walk-around format, with the selected companies hosting a table
showcasing information about their businesses and offering product samples
where appropriate. Click here for a list of participating companies.
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Conference Speakers
The Financing Farm to Fork
Conference features national and regional experts and investors
discussing food businesses, farm financing, food access, value added businesses, and more. Confirmed speakers include:
Gary
Hirshberg, Founder and CEO of Stonyfield Farm; Will Allen, Farmer and
CEO of Growing Power; Michael Bashaw, Midwest President Whole Foods
Market; Financier
Andy Whitman; University of Chicago's Linda Darragh; FamilyFarmed.org
President Jim Slama; Fresh Taste Director Karen Lehman; Jeffrey Lampe, Hopwell Ventures; Arjan
Stephens, Natures Path; Marc Schulman, Eli's Cheesecake; and many more.
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Skill Building: The How Much,
Where and How of Raising Money for Your Business!
Afternoon sessions at Financing
Farm to Fork include great information on raising money for your business or
social enterprise. Hosted by Andy Whitman of 2x Consumer Products Growth
Partners, Kathy Nyquist (New Venture Advisors), and Linda Darrah, University of
Chicago Booth School of Business, the sessions
include:
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Your Financing Strategy
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* Spectrum of Financing Options
* Using Cash Forecasts To Determine Funding Needs
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Finding Financing Sources
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* Traditional Sources
* Non-Traditional Sources
* Where Will You Find Your Financing?
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Telling Your Story
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10 Elements of Effective Stories
5 Things You Need to Prepare
10 Reasons Investors Pass
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