"The biggest benefit from attending the Good Food Showcase is getting directly in front of the important buyers. It's a great opportunity to get in front of that important person, and make the relationship."
"It was a great opportunity to meet institutional buyers and have them take a close look at our farm. The event brings everyone together, with open minds to discus how we can work together. Face-time is rare with these types of buyers, and this event provides the opportunity to do just that."
"It was great to reconnect with familiar faces in the community, good conversations relating to sustainability and good food production, and it is always nice to make a new connection."
"I was able to meet some great people, share ideas, and connect successfully with a wonderful distributor who sells heirloom beans to more than 40 restaurants."
"This was my first time at the vent and it was a great way to meet other like-minded people in the growing San Diego Food Community. It was great to see what innovations are on the horizon!"
“It has been a real pleasure working with the folks at San Diego CHIP's Farm to Institution Center over the years, primarily in respect to the Nutrition in Healthcare Leadership Team (NHLT). They have been strategic regional partners who facilitate the NHLT as a platform to engage hospital leadership, clinicians, and healthcare stakeholders on the importance of [...]
“[The Center has] connected us with other school districts throughout the county to collaborate in best practices and participate in activities to further enhance our farm to school efforts. Additionally, they have been wonderful at helping us engage our local communities in advocating what farm to school means.”
“The Center has provided us the opportunity to collaborate on sustainable purchasing from local farmers all the way up to our large distributors...We have been able to connect with one another to share best practices and help provide the support needed for San Diego County schools, hospitals, and the community.”
“The Center has provided our farm with a valuable way to form partnerships with institutions and schools. Their outreach programs such as the Good Food Showcase, where farmers display their produce and interact with a variety of potential buyers, has proved to be invaluable in sustaining the San Diego food community.”
