Marketing/Education Efforts

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Marketing/Education Efforts

Band of Farmers offers a multi-prong approach to educating consumers about CSAs and marketing on behalf of its members

This multi-pronged approach includes:

* tabling at farmers markets and “green” fairs
* maintaining an up-to-date website with a CSA Directory of member farms, interactive map of pickup sites, and a variety of tools to help consumers understand CSA and make educated decisions
* creating and collaborating on regional CSA expos during the marketing season
encouraging and facilitating the creation of new pickup sites in private homes, businesses, faith communities, and workplaces
* building and maintaining a consumer email list and sending regular email newsletters

———— EXPERIENCE LEVEL ————

Exploring

In-Training

Startup

Years 2-10

Experienced

Retiring

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Marketing

Networking

HOST ALLIANCE

Band of Farmers: The Chicagoland CSA Coalition

AREA(s)

Central Illinois, Chicago Metro Area, Eastern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Southern Wisconsin, Southwest Michigan

LOCATION

c/o Illinois Stewardship Alliance 230 Broadway St Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62701

CONTACT

Board of Band of Farmers
info@bandoffarmers.org
872.239.4CSA (4272)
http://www.bandoffarmers.org