Training organized through the WV Local Food Corridor Project with help from these partner organizations:
Where
Refresh Appalachia - Milton SiteMilton, WV 25541
Contact
Liberty Newberry-FettyValue Chain Cluster Initiative
(304) 761-2784
libertynewberry-fetty@vc2.org
Join us for a GAP “mock audit” training in order to better understand what happens during an official Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit, and gain confidence to prepare yourself for success!
What to Expect:
- Learn how to prepare for a GAP audit - what training is required and what follow-up support is available.
- Follow along as the trainer conducts a “Mock Audit” tour of the Refresh Appalachia Milton farm site. He will grade the operation as if it were a real audit and explain what he’s looking for.
- Learn about opportunities to sell product in regional wholesale markets!
About the WV Local Food Corridor Project
This training is being organized through the WV Local Food Corridor Project - a project funded by a USDA Local Food Promotion Program grant, which is being administered by the Natural Capital Investment Fund (NCIF).
The WV Local Food Corridor Project involves developing a prototype distribution route, and builds on peer learning to enhance capacity for local food distribution. A goal of the project is to leverage the resources and networks of partner organizations in Ohio, West Virginia, and Southwest Virginia.
This training will help prepare producers to acquire GAP certification needed to sell to key regional wholesale markets such as Appalachian Harvest food hub in Duffield, VA and CAMC Value Chain in Charleston, WV, as well as others along the local food corridor!
We hope you can join us!
Travel Reimbursements:
Funding for shared travel (carpools) is available to WV participants upon request. A request for travel reimbursement must be made via email to Liberty Newberry Fetty (libertynewberry-fetty@vc2.org) explaining the need for support.
Travel support will be awarded based on need, on a first come first served basis, and will be capped at 10 participants.
Completion of the WVDA basic GAP training required for a GAP audit cost-share is a recommended precursor to this training.
Registration deadline for this event is September 6th. No refunds will be given once registration is closed.
Directions to the farm site in Milton, WV
Take I64 to Milton exit 28,
From Huntington, at exit ramp turn right
From Charleston turn left and follow signs to Rt. 60
At the traffic light on Rt. 60 (your facing McDonalds), turn left on Rt. 60 heading east.
Go 1.5 miles, just past G&A Stone on left, put your left turn signal on.
Turn Left, and go through the green farm gate.
Follow the red arrows to parking area.
Follow this link to view a MAP.