Category Archives: Barriers to buying local

Institutions and local: It’s pay to play

Posted on July 9, 2014 by sfritschner

Many people believe that getting local food into a city is a simple, straight line that starts in one place and goes by the most efficient route possible to the destination. A ————– Z, where A is the farm and … Continue reading →

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We can’t afford local.

Posted on February 14, 2014 by sfritschner

Large aluminum kettles at a Louisville processing plant hold 2500 gallons of simmering beef, beans, tomatoes and spices, bubbling away to create a chili that’s destined for public schools all across Kentucky. Mike, the plant owner, will eventually put the … Continue reading →

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Successful sales: so many hurdles, so little time

Posted on May 21, 2013 by sfritschner

, Just yesterday, I received a request from a wholesale distributor, who was working with a foodservice contractor on proposal for a new account. The distributer, I’ll call him Mike, sent me this list, and asked what I could do … Continue reading →

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Common barriers to changing the food system

Posted on January 19, 2013 by sfritschner

The Louisville Local Food Demand Analysis commissioned by Seed Capital Kentucky, has been released, quantifying the demand for local food in the Louisville area. It’s important work that will lend its weight to the welcome changes happening in Louisville under … Continue reading →

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