Scaling Up: High Country Food Hub business meeting & keynote address

Please join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture for Scaling Up!

Scaling Up is the annual High Country Food Hub business meeting and keynote address. This event brings together the Food Hub's 100+ producers to share a delicious local meal, review Food Hub sales and data from the previous year, announce any policy changes, and hear from an inspiring keynote speaker in the local food industry. 

2024 Keynote Speaker

: Selena L. Thornton

Selena L. Thornton is the CEO of Supernatural Flower Farm and operator of Legacy Acres blueberry farm in Pelham, NC. Selena is an award-winning life coach, executive director of Cool Beans, a nonprofit that connects disadvantaged youth with agriculture, in addition to serving as the Public Engagement Manager for the National Women in Agriculture Association! We are so excited she will be joining us to share her entrepreneurial expertise.

DINNER provided by Reid's Cafe
Salad: Golden Roasted Beets, Fresh Basil, Glazed Pecans, Chèvre Over Local Greens + Maple Balsamic
Entree: Butternut Squash Lasagna with Rosemary Bechamel

Are you a Food Hub producer? This registration page is for the public! Please check your email for your special registration link. 

Parking information:
The event is being held at the ASU Student Union, in the Parkway Ballroom (room 420). Parking will be available at the Howards Street Parking Lot (644 Howards St, Boone, NC 28607) or at the College Street Parking Deck (162 College St, Boone, NC 28607). Follow event signage!