Local Link 2025

Local Link is a vendor fair and networking event that helps institutional food buyers, producers, and distributors connect.

This event brings together a growing network of chefs, foodservice and nutrition services professionals; regional farmers, ranchers, fishers, and value-added food businesses; distributors; and community food system organizations committed to building thriving local economies, vibrant urban and rural communities, and equitable access to good food.

If you’re looking for a way to meet institutional procurement leaders who support local producers like you, this is the place to be. We want to see you finding new avenues for lasting purchasing relationships!

Learn more at ecotrust.org/local-link

Registration is required via Eventbrite

Cost:

Vendors (register by November 5):

• Farmer, Rancher, Fisher: $55
• Value-added food business: $55
• Distributor: $110

Buyers and other non-exhibiting attendees (register by November 5, though walk ins will be accepted for buyers at the event on November 12):

• Non-exhibiting food business: $15
• Buyers, early childhood or school staff, other institutional staff: $15
• Community partner: $15