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TAILORED SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AT EVERY STAGE.

For Farmers For Food Businesses

FARM BUSINESS ADVISING

At CAE we work with farms in all stages of development, from beginning to transitioning.

  • Specialized Support for Growth

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    We provide specialized support and business planning assistance to help farmers find new wholesale markets, improve cash flow, refine production systems, and achieve personal and professional goals necessary to sustain their farm business.

  • Building a Sustainable Future

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    We believe that viable working farms are critical to our future - and we can help you get there.

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FOOD BUSINESS ADVISING

Food entrepreneurs can find the services they need at the Vermont Food Venture Center, a state-of-the-art shared use processing facility and business incubator.

A personal consultation and orientation with our experienced food business advisors starts the process. Depending on the scale and trajectory of your business, you might benefit from one or more of the advising services we offer.

Our Services:

  • Branding/Marketing

  • Production Scale Up (Batch Scaling, Production Efficiency, Equipment Training)

  • Sourcing, Packaging, and Distribution

  • Food Safety Regulations

  • Food Safety Training (ServSafe)

  • Client Resource Guide (Distributors, Label Reps, Specialty Food Store Contacts)

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Community Voices

Lindsay Beer VFF-WilsonHerbFarm-01

We are so grateful to have the support of the team at CAE and Vermont Food Venture Center as we build and expand our business. They have helped us in creating a solid business plan, navigating financial resources and providing us with all the available tools in order to set us up for success. Whenever we’ve had questions along the way, we feel comfortable knowing we can rely on their experience and knowledge to help guide us in the right direction.

Lindsay Beer

Courtesy of Wilson Farm, CAE

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