Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming · Business Support Intake & Contact Info

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Please Indicate the area(s) of business support you need:

I need help with planning and start-up (e.g. writing a business plan)

I need a mentor

I need help finding or applying for loans

I need help marketing my business or distributing my products

I need help to increase my production or growing my business

I need help with record-keeping and financials

I want to know what local, state, or federal programs are available to help support my business

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Farm/Business Status:

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I am exploring the idea of starting my own food or value-added business

I'm exploring the idea of farming

I am a farmworker or food system worker

I am a beginning farmer (1-5 years)

I am an experienced beginning farmer (5-10 years)

I am a seasoned farmer (10+ years)

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Building a Diverse and Equitable Farming Community

We specialize in finding resources for those who have experienced systemic barriers to starting businesses, including people of color, women, refugees, etc. Your information will be kept confidential and will be used to help us match you with the resources you may be eligible for.

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Which of the following identities do you claim? Check any or all that apply to you. Leave blank if you prefer not to answer.

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Other Aspects of Diversity

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Thank You!

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. Our Business Development Coordinator Adriana looks forward to meeting you and will contact you in one-two weeks to arrange an in-person or phone appointment. If you want to check-in sooner, please call 607-319-5095 or email adriana@groundswellcenter.org