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FarmFolk CityFolk Small Farm Product Distribution Model: Feasibility Study

FarmFolk CityFolk Small Farm Product Distribution Model: Feasibility Study. Erin Nichols – Farm Folk City Folk Darren Stott – Greenchain Consulting Emme Lee – Independent Contractor. Funders. Agenda. Agenda/Introduction 11:45 Overview of feasibility study 12:00

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FarmFolk CityFolk Small Farm Product Distribution Model: Feasibility Study

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  1. FarmFolk CityFolkSmall Farm Product Distribution Model: Feasibility Study Erin Nichols – Farm Folk City Folk Darren Stott – Greenchain Consulting Emme Lee – Independent Contractor

  2. Funders

  3. Agenda • Agenda/Introduction 11:45 • Overview of feasibility study 12:00 • Case Studies 12:10 • Conclusions & Recommendations 12:25 • Feedback 12:40 • Wrap up 12:55

  4. Introduction Darren Stott: Greenchain Consulting darren@greenchainconsulting.ca 778.903.3663 Erin Nichols: FarmFolk CityFolk erin@farmfolkcityfolk.ca 604.815.4225

  5. Overview • Need for small farm product distribution • Farmer needs • Buyer needs • Small capital • Fewer organisations • Less densely populated areas • Distribution Systems & Value Chains • Bylaws, rules & regulations

  6. Distribution Systems

  7. Value Chains

  8. Conclusions • Clear need for farm product distribution • Use most efficient distribution network • Strong leadership • Buyers like central co-ordination • Aggregation service protects farmer brand • Service allows farmers to farm

  9. Recommendation • Start with a virtual distribution service • Brokering, using phone & email/ online ordering • Co-ordinator and value chain champions • No warehouse or rented/shared warehouse • No truck or hired truckers/shared trucks • Restaurants & small retailers

  10. Online Ordering Software

  11. Founded 2008 • Eugene Local Foods, Oregan • 70 users inc.; Idaho’s Bounty & Harvest Moon (MB) • $1,000 setup • 1 .5to 3% of revenues ongoing • PC and mobile compatible (inc. App)

  12. Founded 2011 • Ann Arbor, MI • Dozens of users including Detroit Eastern Market & Kitchen Tables, Vancouver • $0 setup • $19/month and 2% of revenues (basic)

  13. Next Steps • March 2014 - FFCF Food Distribution report finished • April 2014 - Possible workshop on food distribution • May 2014 – Identify BC pilot project(s) • September 2014 – Launch BC pilot project(s)

  14. Feedback • How can a Small Farm Product Distribution service get started in your community this year? • How can municipalities help support your Small Farm Product Distribution service?

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