The Associated Press
ANAMOOSE, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota now has a center of
production, distribution and marketing services for local food growers.
The FARMtastic Heritage Food Hub in Anamoose has been open for
about a month, The Bismarck Tribune reported.
“This is the first in North Dakota that I know of,” Mindy Grant
de Herrera, director of educational programs for statewide local growers’
organization FARRMS, said of the food hub. “It will be interesting to see how
it works out.”
Founder Mirek Petrovic said the food hub has been well received,
serving daily lunch specials and baked goods. He said FARMtastic works with
about seven area growers who sell through and to the food hub.
The food hub operates on a two-tier fee system. Petrovic will
sell the members’ products at the highest price he can find and take 25 percent
of that as a fee. He takes 35 percent from non-members.“The food is just
incredible because the ingredients are incredible,” said Petrovic.
Lakeside Gardens near Rolette is the food hub’s biggest
producer. The producer has quit selling at farmers markets, relying on
FARMtastic to sell its goods.
“I’m hoping to bring more growers on board,” said Petrovic.
Producers don’t have to be certified organic but FARMtastic has
a “no harsh chemicals” rule.
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Information from: Bismarck Tribune,
http://www.bismarcktribune.com
The Associated Press
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