MANDAN, N.D. (KFGO-AM) - Growers, processors and marketers of locally grown foods from around the state are meeting in Mandan.
The North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association and the state Agriculture Department are hosting a two-day Local Foods Conference at the Baymont Inn and Suites. The 11th annual event runs through Saturday.
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the conference includes sessions on production practices, business development and marketing. He says there also is plenty of opportunity for networking. The association also is holding its annual meeting.