Farmers, Buyers Network on Campus

Published 03.03.2008

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Tim Schlitzer talks about the nationwide progress of the 'Buy Fresh Buy Local' campaign. Chef Michael J. Ditchfield leads participants to a tour of the School of Hospitality kitchens. Farmer-Chef panel discussion Penn College was site of a "Farmer-Buyer Networking Event" on Monday, during which local farmers, chefs and buyers spent the day together. In addition to networking sessions, the event included talks by Tim Schlitzer, executive director of FoodRoutes, and Luke F. LaBorde, associate professor of food science at The Pennsylvania State University, as well as panel discussions and a tour of the Penn College School of Hospitality kitchen facilities. ( Center photo by Jessica L. Tobias, student photographer)