Grocery Buyer Expectations and Product Readiness
Wed, Nov 04
|Webinar via Zoom
Learn what grocery buyers expect and how to get your products ready for retail success. This free, virtual training is for produce growers interested in expanding sales to grocery stores.


Time & Location
Nov 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CST
Webinar via Zoom
About the event
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) is hosting a free, virtual training, “Grocery Buyer Expectations and Product Readiness,” for produce growers interested in expanding sales to grocery stores. Learn what buyers expect and how to prepare your products for retail success.
🗓️ Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕛 12pm to 1:30pm (CDT)
Selling to grocery stores can open new doors for your farm. This session helps you understand what buyers look for and how to prepare before you make the pitch.
Joanna Larson of Sheyenne, ND, will lead the discussion. Joanna is a farmer and rancher who sells produce to Munich Grocery, and she also owns and operates Farmers Grocery in Sheyenne. She brings the perspective of both a supplier and a retailer.
What we’ll cover: