Whether you produce more veggies and eggs than you can use or you have a hundred head of cattle, we can help you network with other producers to expand your customer base, fulfill more of your customers needs, and grow your own operation. If you are trying to produce better quality healthier food than can be bought at the store, you will likely find yourself in good company with our network of local producers. If, however, you want to succeed by cutting other people down, you are on your own.
The first order of business is a free consultation and farm visit. We will assess where you are and where your goals are leading you. The information we need will be gathered at this time. You will have to read some papers and sign them to make sure we are all on the same page. We can even discuss potential future opportunities based on available resources. Brainstorming with other producers to fill in the gaps in our community resilience is one of the greatest benefits of joining this network.
The next step is hands off on your end unless we need to further clarify anything. Your farm will be assessed a rating to help consumers know what they can expect. You might be assessed multiple ratings if your products fall into different categories based on sustainability for both the land and people. Then you will be added to the website and will be listed in future copies of the printed resource guide.
After you are on the website, you will be able to pull from the network and use our branding. There will be non intrusive periodic check ins to help spot problems that we may have missed and to hold each other accountable. Producers will be able to communicate online to collaborate and innovate. In the event that our communication via phone and internet is shut down, we will activate our contingency plans to ensure that our network continues to operate with as few disruptions as possible.