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Starting or expanding a food business can be daunting, with many barriers to entry. For Arkansans navigating this process, the Cooperative Extension Service's Share Grounds program offered a Veggie to Value Food Entrepreneur Bootcamp, in which clients received assistance in food production, safety regulations and scaling up their recipes.
For local farmers and hopeful food entrepreneurs, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's Share Grounds program provides an opportunity to start and grow food businesses by using existing facilities at several county fairgrounds in the state.
Throughout Arkansas, farmers markets are important sources of fresh, local food as well as locations for community gatherings. For budding entrepreneurs, they may offer an opportunity to market their goods
Throughout Arkansas, farmers markets are important sources of fresh, local food as well as locations for community gatherings. For budding entrepreneurs, they may offer an opportunity to market their goods and services to that community.
For blackberry lovers, the sweet, tart fruit is the star of many summer dishes.