GFPI's Farm and Food Business Tour

Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative Farm and Food Business Tour

Come explore Chicagoland's diverse local food scene on our farm and food business tour, followed by a Buyer/Supplier Roundtable Discussion! We invite institutional buyers from Healthcare, Higher Ed, and related sectors to connect with Metro Chicago food businesses ready to sell to institutional buyers on an exclusive tour.
This tour is just one of many opportunities available through the Good Food Purchasing Initiative (GFPI) where you can deepen your understanding of GFPI's role and value that you don’t want to miss!

For questions, please reach out to the supply chain development manager British Griffis at british@chicagofoodpolicy.com

  • This tour offers institutional buyers within healthcare and higher ed the opportunity to tour farms and food businesses that are ready to scale. Our goal is to advance Good Food Purchasing Initiative (GFPI) practices in a manner that is more inclusive and sustainable.

    Your participation is the first step towards making a meaningful impact on how we engage with our local food producers.

    If you're an institutional buyer interested in Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPI) activities and working towards increasing local food procurement efforts, we invite you to join us on this exciting tour.

    To secure your spot on the tour please fill out this form by Friday, May 10th, 2024.

  • We believe that this event has the potential to transform local food purchasing plans and elevate the visibility of urban agriculture and food businesses in our region. Your participation is the first step towards making a meaningful impact on how we engage with our local food system.

    If you're a food producer or supplier interested in tapping into institutional procurement opportunities, we invite you to apply to be considered for a site visit on this exciting tour by filling out this form by Friday, April 19th, 2024.

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