Agricultural Entrepreneurship Services
We are here to serve and support the farms and agricultural businesses that nourish our region. Farm-based enterprises provide fresh, wholesome food for our region, use and protect our natural resources, and preserve the open spaces that demonstrate Western Pennsylvania’s bountiful beauty. They also create a significant economic impact by generating jobs, consuming other businesses’ products and providing raw materials of their own.
Profit Team Management
Every management team can benefit from an objective, outside perspective. We will:
- Work with you to identify opportunities for increasing productivity and profitability
- Create personalized solutions to your particular challenges
- Help you implement strategies for growth and success
- Make your business more efficient and competitive
Strategic Planning
Preserving farmland requires significant planning. Fortunately, such planning will also ensure that you have the power to choose when and how you pass on your business or reduce your day-to-day responsibilities at a time that is right for you. We will help you:
- Develop a plan that identifies potential future owners
- Explore a variety of possibilities for every situation
- Discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of each choice
- Maintain an evolving long-term plan as new opportunities develop
- Respond to the unexpected and navigate challenges
Marketing Opportunities
As communities become increasingly interested in their food sources, many farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs are discovering new, attentive audiences for their products. We will help you build relationships with these local consumers, exploring new initiatives and enhancing your profitability in the process.
Innovative Technologies
When considering a new technology or product, you want to know that your investment will improve your productivity, help you enter a new market or increase your overall profits. We will work with you to investigate new innovations and connect you with resources that can help you purchase and implement technologies that will suit your needs.
New Farm Enterprises
If you are considering farming for the first time or have recently purchased or taken over a working farm, we can help. We will assist with:
- Exploring funding options
- Building a strong business plan
- Developing powerful marketing strategies
- Connecting with farmers willing to sell
- Creating mentoring and supporting relationships within the community
If you are ready to expand your farm's profitability and pursue new avenues to success, please contact us to discuss how we can support your agricultural business.