Processing &
Value-Added
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resource within the
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also:
*Linking
This publication looks specifically at the
traditional and native foods unique to
http://www.environment.nau.edu/publications/AZHeritageFoods.htm
*Northern
The Center for Sustainable Environments is
currently involved in several projects focused on sustainable agriculture and
promoting local food security.
http://home.nau.edu/environment/food.asp
*The
The
http://www.gjincubator.org/campus/kitchen.htm
*Checklist for Start-Up Food Processors
Starting a food processing business involves a
doable but sometimes difficult process. Checklist for Start-Up Food Processors
is a basic list of critical steps in setting up a food processing business.
Each step will involve various contacts before it is complete.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1178305553581&pagename=Agriculture-Main%2FCDAGLayout
*Colorado Department of Agriculture: List of
Kitchen Spaces Available to Rent
This is a list of certified kitchens in the state
of
*Do’s and
Don’ts for Food Processors
This is a
resource page produced by the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of
Markets. This guide will help you properly analyze what to do and what to avoid
when developing a food processing business.
Food
Business in
This
publication from the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension outlines
how to create a food processing business.
http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_e/E-510.pdf
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The
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SVEDC is a small business incubator in the
http://www.bernco.gov/live/departments.asp?dept=7147
*Value-Added Agricultural Products: An Introduction
This resource guide was developed by the
Diversified Agriculture Consortium, which is based in
http://diverseag.org/files/uploads/marketing/Intro-VAT-1%203.pdf
Pathway to Organic for Processors
This is a resource website devoted to helping
organic processors access information about; starting an organic business,
organic certification, regulatory issues, marketing, and production advice.
This website has been put together by the Organic Trade Association.
http://www.howtogoorganic.com/index.php?page=processors
*Checklist for Start-Up Food Processors
Starting a food processing business involves a
doable but sometimes difficult process. Checklist for Start-Up Food Processors
is a basic list of critical steps in setting up a food processing business.
Each step will involve various contacts before it is complete.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1178305553581&pagename=Agriculture-Main%2FCDAGLayout
*Do’s and
Don’ts for Food Processors
This is a
resource page produced by the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of
Markets. This guide will help you properly analyze what to do and what to avoid
when developing a food processing business.
*From
Growing to Processing
This is a
guide for individuals starting food processing businesses. Information was
obtained from numerous federal and state agencies, local governments, and
private industry sources.
http://www.ag.state.co.us/mkt/fgtp/fgtp.html
Starting a New Food Business Website
This resource website of the
http://www.efsonline.uga.edu/EFS_NFB/
Adding Value to Farm Products: An Overview
This
publication discusses the concept of adding value to farm products, the
differences between creating and capturing value, and the implications for
value-added enterprises. It describes some different approaches to adding
value, including starting a food processing business, with a brief look at
nonfood products. Resources to learn more about value-added agriculture and
planning a value-added enterprise are included.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/valueovr.pdf
Adding Value through Sustainable Agriculture
Entrepreneurship: Overview and Resources
This publication provides a list of resources to
assist farmers in developing and managing value-added agricultural enterprises
and approaches.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/value-addedResource.html
Considerations for a Value-Added Agribusiness
Includes chapters on agricultural business planning, marketing, financial
feasibility, product development, and value-added opportunities
http://www.utextension.utk.edu/publications/pbfiles/pb1642.pdf
Feasibility Study for Energy-Efficient on Farm
Poultry and Small Ruminant Processing Plants
The study will evaluate the potential energy savings from reducing
transportation for processing at remote sites, constructing a state-of the-
art, energy efficient facility, and using innovative methods such as
composting.
http://www.cadefarms.org/pdf/Feasibility%20Study.pdf
Food Dehydration Options
This publication focuses on commercial-scale food
drying methods and equipment. It also outlines solar food drying technology
that tends to be of lower cost and smaller scale in its application.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/dehydrate.html
Keys to Success in Value-Added Agriculture
This publication presents important lessons learned
by farmers in adding value to their farm products and marketing directly to
consumers. The keys to their success in value-added agriculture include high
quality, good record-keeping, planning and evaluation, perseverance, focus, and
building long-term relationships with customers.
http://www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/keystosuccess.html
The Legal Guide for Direct Farm Marketing
This guide, written by Neil D. Hamilton of
http://www.statefoodpolicy.org/legal_guide.htm
*Recognize and Investigate Value-Added
Opportunities and Constraints
This paper by explains value-added products,
provides examples, provides guidelines to help evaluate value-added
opportunities, and discusses marketplace evaluation, business/community
networking, processing efficiency, and more.
http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/va/valaddopp&const.html
Value-Added Business Ventures through Producer
Alliances
This publication
identifies the factors that producers should evaluate when considering
investment in producer alliances. The success of a value-added business depends
upon whether the alliance is organized and has a solid business sense.
http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/ID/ID-318.pdf
Value-Added Enterprises for Small-Scale Farmers
This is a fact sheet produced by the
http://www.king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/documents/ValueAdded.pdf
*The
The
http://www.gjincubator.org/campus/kitchen.htm
*Colorado Department of Agriculture: List of
Kitchen Spaces Available to Rent
This is a list of certified kitchens in the state
of
This
publication is intended to help producers identify avenues for providing more
value
to consumers at the farm or ranch level.
http://cals.arizona.edu/AREC/wemc/westernprofiles.html
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