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Farm, Food & Enterprise Development “The services provided to us through the Enterprise Development team have been invaluable as we contemplated an expansion plan. We would not be moving ahead had it not been for their expert help.” ~ Shaughn and Jerry Roorda, Owners In’t Veld’s Meat Market, Pella “Design assistance from the Food Systems team helped us strengthen our relationships with local schools. They helped our partner schools visualize all the possibilities for implementing farm to school, and make a decision that was right for their needs.” ~ Kate Olson Program Coordinator Cass County Extension and Outreach Helping Iowans build robust farms, food systems, and small businesses. Robust farms, food systems, and small businesses are at the heart of the Iowa State University strategic plan: “Improve the quality of life for all Iowans through services and programs dedicated to economic development and the promotion of healthy communities, people, and environments.” The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program* supports value-added agriculture enterprises, businesses, and regional food systems through research, education, and community engagement. We provide resources and technical assistance to extension staff and communities statewide on topics including: • small farm profitability • agritourism • community food systems planning and development • farm to school and farm to early childhood education • business feasibility and financing Contact us today to learn how we can support your work! Farm, Food and Enterprise Development [email protected] (515) 294-3086 2625 N. Loop Dr., Ste. 2430 Ames, IA 50010 www.extension.iastate.edu/ FFED *formerly the Local Foods and Value Added Agriculture Programs “The Farm Emergency Preparedness training we received from the Small Farms team encouraged us to finally get a SafeShed that is a place for us, our employees, and our farm visitors to safely go in case of a tornado.” ~ Lynn Bolin, Co-owner New Day Dairy, Clarksville
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Farm, Food & Enterprise Development
“The services provided to us through the Enterprise Development team have
been invaluable as we contemplated an expansion
plan. We would not be moving ahead had it not
been for their expert help.”
~ Shaughn and Jerry Roorda, Owners
In’t Veld’s Meat Market, Pella
“Design assistance from the Food Systems team helped us strengthen our relationships with local schools. They helped our partner schools visualize all the possibilities for implementing farm to school, and make a decision that was right for their needs.”
~ Kate Olson Program Coordinator Cass County Extension and Outreach
Helping Iowans build robust farms, food systems, and small businesses.
Robust farms, food systems, and small businesses are at the heart of the Iowa State University strategic plan: “Improve the quality of life for all Iowans through services and programs dedicated to economic development and the promotion of healthy communities, people, and environments.”
The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program* supports value-added agriculture enterprises, businesses, and regional food systems through research, education, and community engagement.
We provide resources and technical assistance to extension staff and communities statewide on topics including:
• small farm profitability• agritourism• community food systems
planning and development• farm to school and farm to early
childhood education• business feasibility and
financing
Contact us today to learn how we can support your work!
Farm, Food and Enterprise Development
[email protected] (515) 294-3086
2625 N. Loop Dr., Ste. 2430 Ames, IA 50010
www.extension.iastate.edu/ FFED
*formerly the Local Foods and
Value Added Agriculture Programs
“The Farm Emergency Preparedness training we
received from the Small Farms team encouraged
us to finally get a SafeShed that is a place for us, our employees, and our farm
visitors to safely go in case of a tornado.”
~ Lynn Bolin, Co-owner New Day Dairy, Clarksville
Small Farms TeamClients: Farmers, acreage owners, service providers
Services: • Farmer profitability research and training• Food safety trainings and on-farm readiness reviews• MarketReady trainings for farmers ready to scale up sales • Value-added enterprise analysis• Visit Iowa Farms agritourism resources• Iowa SARE grant opportunities• Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) online resource database
Food Systems TeamClients: Community coalitions, city planners, non-profits, county extension staff
Services: • Coalition development and strategic planning including vision, mission, and core
value development• Community Food Systems process: a multi-year program for design and
development of food systems • Community Food Systems Assessment for sectors and assets• Research including farm to school programs, community development strategies,
local food markets, and more• Technical assistance ranging from market and branding promotion, urban gardens
and farms, farm to school programs, shared-use kitchens, etc. • Certifications: Mapping 101, Local Food Leader, and Community Food Systems
Enterprise Development TeamClients: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups
Services: • Review and compilation of business feasibility study for startups, new product
development, or businesses wanting to diversify into another product or marketplace • LaunchU entrepreneurship training, which incorporates business plan feasibility into
a formal business plan • Food or agricultural business plan development, including pitch for financing• Business feasibility analysis with three years of financial projections and statement of
review• Integration with other service providers as appropriate, including Small Business
Development Centers, USDA Rural Development, Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Iowa Bankers Association, Iowa Finance Authority, Professional Developers of Iowa, and others
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran, or other protected classes. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Diversity Advisor, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-294-1482, [email protected]. All other inquiries may be directed to 800-262-3804.
Contact: Christa Hartsook
[email protected] (515) 294-4430
Contact: Courtney Long
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Contact: Brian Tapp
[email protected] 515) 294-4417
