A short description of essential considerations for starting a meat processing plant. Considerations include regulations, financials, feasibility, and business planning….
Channel: Niche and Non-Commodity Foods
Farmers Markets were compelled to alter their models in a variety of ways at the onset of the pandemic. They conformed to social distancing…
To maintain these relationships, and to create the foundation for a more resilient restaurant industry, the LEE Initiative provided stipends to local farms in…
Many hubs took elements of a Community Supported Agriculture model- which guarantees a market for farmers, provides customers a food box on a regular…
Regional small grain value chains link local farmers, regional mills, and artisan bakers to consumers looking to support local food systems. Through the rise…
This guide was created to as a resource to navigate the challenging circumstances sparked by COVID-19. Assistance from federal and state programs can make…
Farm to School neighbor loaves program website….
Seattle Times article about about finding purpose through bread baking/donations during COVID….
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is compiling resources related to COVID-19 for processors and supply chain partners. If you have suggestions for…
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is compiling resources related to COVID-19 for farmers and farmworkers. If you have suggestions for additional resources…
Website from Artisan Grain Collaborative, which highlights and explains their introduction of “Neighbor Loaves”, an initiative to secure the local grain chain during the…
The Florida Seasonal Crop COVID-19 Impact Assessment was assembled utilizing phone interviews with growers on April 15, 2020. It must be noted that markets…
Watch our informal bi-weekly office hours where we take questions from the audience of folks wanting to start new meat processing facilities. Our special…
Curious about the updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how they apply to you? In this tutorial, we discuss the timeframe within…
In this tutorial, we discuss the specifics of eligibility for EIDL loans and how to submit an application through the SBA….
