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Georgia Grown Symposium - UPDATED!

Georgia Grown

Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM - Friday, November 9, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Macon, GA

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Registration Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Two Day General Admission Ticket
General admission for both days of the first Georgia Grown Symposium, "Growing Your Business with Georgia Grown."
Ended $75.00 $0.00
One Day General Admission Ticket   more info Ended $50.00 $0.00

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Event Details

"Growing Your Business Through Georgia Grown"

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Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9   |   Macon Marriott City Center

Registration begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8
Commissioner Black will open the event promptly at 11:30 a.m.

  • Michael Purvis of Harveys Supermarkets shares how to get on the retail shelf
  • Don Koehler, Executive Director of the Georgia Peanut Commission talks about what to do if something goes wrong: Crisis Communication for your business 
  • Farm to School look good to you? Learn more during a panel discussion led by Melanie Harris of the Department of Agriculture
  • Agri-business attorney Joel McKie talks ag contracts, property rights and more
  • Are you a producer looking to access big box retail? Matt Granados of Atlanta's Local Vendors Coalition will tell you how. 
  • Looking for packaging solutions to get to market fast and fresh? American Label's David Williamson has what you need
  • Cooking up a cottage business in your home kitchen? Learn more about the new regulations from Oscar Garrison with the Department of Agriculture 
  • Farmers know Land is their Legacy. Joseph Kuhr of Nationwide keeps it in the family

These are just SOME of the sessions we'll offer, with many offered twice so you can attend every workshop you need to grow. Visit with peers, network with experts, just don't miss this event!

Register now to join us for this important business growth opportunity. You do not have to be a member of the Georgia Grown program to attend, but pre-registration is required.

The hotel has offered a special room rate of $89 to Georgia Grown guests the night of Nov. 8.To reserve a room, please contact the Macon Marriott City Center directly at 478-621-5300.

When & Where



Macon Marriott City Center
240 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217

Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM - Friday, November 9, 2012 at 1:30 PM


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Georgia Grown

Georgia Grown is an economic development and marketing program designed to grow the agricultural economies of Georgia. A program of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia Grown incorporates the entire supply and value chain of agriculture in the state, from grower to shipper, packer to consumer. we proudly promote agriculture, which returns almost $70 billion to the state’s economy each year, and celebrates our culinary diversity and history. Have questions about the Symposium? Email Program Director Margaret Lisi at margaret.lisi@georgiagrown.com

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