Target Industry Sector:

Agriculture and Food Processing

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What is the Agriculture and Food Processing industry?

Agriculture and Food Processing (NAICS codes 311111 through 312140) a key target industry sector for Southern Virginia. Agriculture and Food Processing includes the activities related to the cultivation of crops and livestock, as well as the transformation of raw agricultural products into consumable food items. This sector includes farming, animal production, and various processing operations that ensure food safety, quality, and distribution.

What are the opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Agriculture and Food Processing industry?

 

Entrepreneurs in the Agriculture and Food Processing industry have opportunities to innovate in areas like sustainable farming practices, organic food production, and value-added food processing. They can also explore niche markets, such as locally sourced or specialty products, and develop advanced technologies to improve efficiency in food safety, packaging, and distribution.

Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Agriculture and Food Processing Industry

Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Statewide Network with Local Business Consultants

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Local Extension Offices Across Virginia

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 Virginia Cooperative Extension strives to improve the well-being of Virginians and increase producers' profitability through programs that help put research-based knowledge to work in people's lives. Agriculture programs help sustain the profitability of agricultural production and enhance and protect the quality of Virginia's land and water resources.

 

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