value added question

Dan Hook (guldann@ix.netcom.com)
Fri, 19 Nov 1999 09:08:08 -0500

This topic has been kicked around the CSA list and possibly this list, but I
have a question. I have tried to search the net and can not find the
answer. I am looking for online (if possible, print ok) for the regulations
one would have to follow to produce say jam/jelly, or baked goods, or any
other value added edible produced. Most of the raw materials would be farm
produced.
I ask the above question because we here on the farm must come up with a
business plan or even simply a wish for future growth. My husband and I
are taking a course Agricultural Business Training Program (via Greenfield
Community College and the Massachusetts Dept. of Food and Ag.) and
developing a business plan and working on marketing and plans for increasing
profits will be part of our homework :).

We plan this summer to build a barn/store. While we might not be able to
afford all the bells and whistle at the beginning it would be good to get
the floor footprint in place. We have no idea yet as to the viability of
this ie codes etc. but picture this. Three floors: underground level
(facing south front able to fully open, decrease or eliminate dampness)
house the animals, ground level store and maybe small commercial kitchen,
walk in cooler, foot print for future milk room (small one cow) one of our
projected ingredients in school tours, our farm used to be a dairy farm my
husband is well versed in dairy cow care. Top floor loft area probably will
never see hay, but used as a meeting room for CSA events and maybe other
events.

So can anyone point me in the right direction. I know I may be pointed in
the right direction at the class but I wanted to go into looking oh so smart
:) Thanks Beth

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