Business Structure Services for Farmers and Foodpreneurs
Providing business support, collaborative spaces, and market access to help farmers and foodpreneurs build thriving, community-driven food businesses.
Ideal for entrepreneurs starting their journey, this package provides essential services to establish your business legally and professionally.
Basic Business Setup
- Business entity registration (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, or Cooperative)
- EIN (Employer Identification Number) acquisition
- State filing with the Secretary of State (Note: Filing fees are the client’s responsibility)
- Customized operating agreement
- Setup of business phone number and professional email address
- 30-minute initial business consultation
Designed for food entrepreneurs ready to bring their products to market, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
Foodpreneur Launch Package
- All services from the Basic Business Setup
- Assistance with Board of Health compliance
- Guidance on food labeling and packaging regulations
- Assistance with obtaining a Retail Merchant Certificate
- Commissary kitchen membership or referral placement
- 1-hour business strategy consultation
Tailored for farmers aiming to establish a recognized farm business with access to federal resources.
Farm Business & USDA Registration
- All services from the Basic Business Setup
- USDA Farm Number registration assistance
- Development of a 2-year farm business plan
- SAM.gov registration for federal contracts and grants
- 1-hour business strategy consultation
For groups aiming to form cooperatives or collaborative farming ventures, focusing on shared success and resources.
Co-op & Group Farming Structure
- All services from the Farm Business & USDA Registration package
- Cooperative business registration and EIN setup
- Assistance with obtaining state 501(c)(3) status (Note: Federal filing may incur additional fees)
- Drafting of co-op bylaws and membership agreements
- Customized list of grant and funding resources applicable to cooperatives
- 1.5-hour cooperative strategy session
A comprehensive package combining all services for entrepreneurs seeking an all-encompassing solution to establish and grow their food or farm business.
The Complete Food & Farm Business Bundle
- All services from the above packages
- Creation of a custom business plan tailored to your specific venture
- In-depth grant research with recommendations for two suitable grants
- 2-hour business growth strategy session
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