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Agritourism
  • What is agritourism?
  • How do I gain positive publicity for my agritourism or value-added enterprise?
     
Value-Added Product Development and Planning
  • What is value-added agriculture?
  • Where can I find information about grant programs for farmers and value-added entrepreneurs or associations representing these entreprenuers?
  • What is the key factor of success for a value-added agriculture enterprise?
  • How can I obtain a Universal Product Code (UPC) symbol?
  • Why should I write a business plan?
  • What are the components of a business plan?
     
Value-Added Product Regulations and Requirements
  • Can a customer slaughter an animal on my farm?
  • What am I required to put on the label of a value-added food product?
  • Do I need to charge sales tax on farm products I sell in Tennessee?
  • Is there an exemption for on-farm slaughtering and processing of poultry?
  • Are there regulations for packaged firewood in Tennessee?
     
Marketing
  • What is marketing?
  • What are the components of a marketing plan?
  • How do I promote my value-added product?
  • How do I develop an advertisement?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types of advertising media?
  • How do I gain positive publicity for my agritourism or value-added enterprise?
  • What is the difference between marketing and selling?
  • What is brand?
  • How do I get local grocery stores to carry my value-added product(s)?
     
Developing Cooperatives
  • What is the Tennessee Processing Cooperative Law?
  • Should a feasibility study be our first step in developing a cooperative?
  • What is the process for filing papers to establish a processing cooperative in Tennessee?
     

 

 

 

 

 

 
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