Get ready for a day of inspiration and celebration at Producers Unveiled!Join the CAIC team at the beautiful Lavender Fields on April 17, 2024, as we honor the exceptional participants in our Producers Growth Program. You’ll hear about their business growth journeys, and get a firsthand look at their next steps as they continue to scale. We’ll also showcase some of our CAIC program directors, current participants, and outstanding alumni. It’s a day of recognition, insights, and camaraderie that you won’t want to miss!

Producers Growth Program participants:

Chew On This Jerky
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Flying Plow Farm
CAIC program alumni:

Brady Shuert, Hope’s Caramels https://www.hopescaramels.com
Nikita Bocharov Oksana's Produce https://www.oksanasproduce.com/

We’re also excited to announce that this year’s event will include a pop-up farmers market featuring our attendees and alumni. Sample their products, support them by doing some shopping, and hear more about the extraordinary work that these producers are doing. During the event, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect and network with industry leaders, and to meet service providers, buyers, and distributors. Finally, enjoy a complimentary lunch and explore the beautiful Lavender Fields.

Agenda:

9:00am-10:00am - Registration/Coffee and pastries
10:00am-10:30am - Keynote speech
10:30am-11:00am – Al and Catherine Renzi will introduce their new program, along with two of their new cohort participants.
11:00am-11:30am – Brady Shuert will share insights into his success with Hope's Caramels, and Nikita Bocharov from Oksana's Produce will discuss their achievements in hosting on-farm dinners and opening their new pickling boutique.
11:30am-12:00pm - Growth presentations by three cohort participants
12:00pm-12:30pm - Lunch
12:30pm-12:45pm - Remarks
12:45pm-2:00pm - Networking/VAPs product sampling / Farmer's Market Showcase!

This event is for anyone interested in learning about the value-added producer industry, including farmers, value-added producers, agriculture service providers, product buyers, and distributors. Whether you’re already a part of the industry or simply interested in learning more, you’ll have a unique opportunity to hear from successful producers. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting celebration. Register today!