Goals
Goal 1 is to write an Economic Development Plan for Agriculture.
Strategies
Strategies include:
- Conduct and complete an inventory of resources
- Create an agricultural resource directory
- Help farmers address obstacles that keep them from growing their businesses:
- Grant opportunities
- Labor challenges
- Lack of business knowledge
- Understanding government regulations
- Etc.
Goal 2 is to strengthen support for and communication to the agriculture community.
Strategies
Strategies include:
- Establish a county one-stop for agricultural development office
- Hold an annual agriculture forum for all agricultural communities
Goal 3 is to increase the supply of local farm products.
Strategies
Strategies include:
- Establish a certified kitchen incubator
- Establish a food hub
- Work with local farmers to expand marketing of their products
Goal 4 is to build a strong livestock sector.
Strategies
Strategies include:
- Develop a red meat processing plant
Goal 5 is to preserve farmland (to be worked on).