April 14, 2009 Meeting
KCAA's April 14th Meeting
features the Puget Sound Meat Producers Co-op
While grocery store owners and management have had a laser focus on the consumer capturing the
attention of the majority of shoppers, they have had less concern with the economic health of their producers and tend
to rely heavily on price. Less than 20 cents of every retail dollar spent in a grocery store makes its way back to the
farmer that produced the raw food.
Some farmers and ranchers are pretty good marketers, but many are not. Most good folks attracted
to farming do not focus on marketing and the consumer experience even though the quality of what they produce is usually
higher with a superior nutritional content. This is the fundamental "disconnect" that proponents of local food must address.
This is why the formation of the Puget Sound Meat Producers Cooperative
is so important to local food consumers and producers.
KCAA supports their effort and is featuring founder Cheryl Oulette and some of the other members of
the co-op in a presentation about their plans and the benefits of getting involved. Individuals can become non-voting
associate members for just a $50.00 one time fee.
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Norm Dicks Government Center Auditorium
345 6th Street, Bremerton, WA
Information: 360-779-6523
Cost: Free of charge; Open to the public
