Farmers and wholesalers are returning to Bull City Cool, a Durham food distribution hub where small growers can connect with local restaurants and others who need their products. “Our intention was to create the infrastructure, kind of that middle of the supply chain capacity for these people, these growers, small food producers who are stuck […]
New cooler space improves access to local foods
North Carolina is a national leader in agriculture production, but even still small- to medium-sized farms often have a hard time getting into certain markets. One solution to the issue could be something as simple as cooler access. “[Bull City Cool] supports small- to middle-producers break into established markets” said Curran. “The food system is […]
Introducing WiseWage, a new sister company
Reinvestment Partners, founder of Bull City Cool, is happy to introduce its newest project — WiseWage. Through WiseWage, we’re connecting individuals and businesses with best-in-class prepaid debit cards that save time and money. Check it out today at wisewage.org!
A new co-op market blooms in Durham
May 11, 2017 | BY ZACHERY EANES DURHAM – For most local flower growers, there are only two ways to sell your goods: at farmers markets or directly to florists. But for some, those farmers markets aren’t what they used to be and and most florists buy imported flowers from large distributors. “(The Triangle) has […]
A new co-op flower market opens in Durham
A new wholesale market for local flower growers, called Piedmont Wholesale Flowers, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday May 11, 2017, in Durham, NC. Casey Toth | ctoth@heraldsun.com [Original article]
The Farm-to-Florist Wholesale Story Continues in Montana and North Carolina
May 10th, 2017 | Debra Prinzing Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Many of you feel that pull — the desire to come together with like-minded Slow Flowers folks and create community, cooperation — and commerce — around local flowers. It’s a powerful urge, and I’ve been fortunate […]
2017 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
Bull City Cool Food Hub Coordinator Neal Curran recently attended the Food Research and Action Center’s (FRAC) 2017 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Over 1500 attendees from all over the country gathered to learn more about anti-hunger policies and advocacy strategies. A strong North Carolina delegation was present and organized visits with the offices […]
Is Wholesale Right for Me?
On January 18th, Bull City Cool played host to a Wholesale Success workshop for 35 farmers from across the state. From Caswell County to our northwest, to Beaufort County to the southeast, and everything in between! We had farmers young and old. Some new to the industry and some, old hands. We even had hydroponics […]
The Durham Farm and Food Network and BCC
Many thanks to the organizing efforts of Community Food Strategies, food councils have blossomed across North Carolina in 2016! In Durham, food policy efforts are being spearheaded by The Durham Farm and Food Network (DFFN), a group that earned two spokes on Community Food Strategies’ “2016 NC Food Council Accomplishments” wheel. Check them out at […]
Wholesale Success! – Workshop 1/18
Wholesale Success is a day-long comprehensive workshop designed to help small and mid-sized fruit and vegetable farmers with one of the biggest challenges they face: helping their business grow! This program gives farmers the tools they need to make sure their produce is of the highest quality, to manage food safety and other risks, and […]
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