Producers

The Producers Working Group set out these priority strategies to implement the regional goal and objectives developed at the Farm Route to Prosperity Summit, February 24, 2009:
 
·         Develop an education initiative for producers about market opportunities and distribution options.
·         Develop a capital injection initiative to bring needed equity financing to regional food and farm operations
·         Work to maximize the reach and effectiveness of existing programs, such as the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center.