IRON RIVER – A Western U.P. Farmer/Buyer Meet and Greet for local farmers and food buyers will be held on Thursday, May 14, at the Windsor Center, 612 W. Adams St. in Iron River.

The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Bearded Apple Cooperative, the Western U.P. Health Department and the U.P. Food Exchange.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Glen Waarvik at glen@thebeardedapple.com.

“This is a unique opportunity to network, make plans to partner, discuss challenges, and lay the groundwork for getting more local food into schools, restaurants, hospitals, universities, and businesses,” a spokesperson said.