Farmer/Public Speaker/Mentor
At the age of 27, Kendall ditched the power suits of her corporate career, as Director of Operations in grocery supply chain, for a life in gumboots on the farm when she opened her business Central Park Farms. Fast forward, and eight years later Central Park Farms employs a small team and is a growing direct-to-consumer producer of beef, pork, and chicken supplying the Metro Vancouver market. Having won ‘Farmers Market Vendor of the Year’ from the BC Association of Farmers Markets and the ‘Under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year’ award from the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Kendall’s passion is in helping other farmers and food producers gain the tools to grow their businesses for long-term success.
During this session we will explore the various sale channels available for farm and food producers including direct-to-consumer and wholesale options. Learn ways to market in each channel and how to set your business up to transition between them for sustainable growth. Sales channels we'll cover include subscription models, restaurants, pop ups, e-commerce, and more. You'll walk away with fresh ideas you can implement into your business regardless of how you currently sell.
After another challenging summer of wildfires, crop losses, and marginal working conditions, it’s time to take stock of how emergencies impact our food businesses. What lessons can we gather from our local and regional experiences to better prepare for future crises? This panel brings together experts and industry leaders to share practical strategies for building resilient operations and communities. Through real-world examples and current initiatives, panelists will discuss how to create effective emergency plans, identify and mitigate risks, and explore collaborative approaches to safeguarding food systems during times of crisis. Whether you’re a producer, processor, retailer, or distributor this session will bring together valuable insights to help you adapt and thrive in the face of unexpected challenges.
During this session we will explore the various sales channels available for farm and food producers including direct-to-consumer and wholesale options. Learn ways to market in each channel and how to set your business up to transition between them for sustainable growth. Sales channels we'll cover include subscription models, restaurants, pop ups, e-commerce, and more. You'll walk away with fresh ideas you can implement into your business regardless of how you currently sell.