Based on years of assisting the PA Department of Agriculture and consulting with numerous food producers on a wide variety of concerns, the Kutztown University SBDC is prepared to help agribusinesses in our service territory with the many challenges facing processors.
Kutztown University SBDC Agribusiness Tools:
Check List for Start-up Ag Processors
Web Resources for Agribusiness
Pennsylvania food and agricultural processors can access the following services and assistance:
• Expand markets
• Develop new distributors
• Understand consumption trends
• Research new products & competition
• Review product pricing & profitability
• Explore export markets
• Assist in setting up an advisory board
• Help prepare you for an angel or venture capital presentation
• Create marketing and strategic plans
• Analyze your website
• Network with production assistance
• Form focus groups for customer input and taste testing
• Understand food service distribution and pricing dynamics
• Researching relevant national and regional food shows
• Accessing grants for exporting and public sector financing for plant expansion
Free Online Course of the Month
Choosing a Legal Structure
Every new venture has to work the complex decision of what legal structure to choose for the business. This course breaks down this decision into its essential characteristics simplifying the decision-making process.
You can learn more about this online program by clicking the link below. Read More