Craft rollout plan and timeline for each core component of the facility, including systems and procedures for optimal facility operations
Advise on facility build-out (processing equipment, sanitation, food storage) and required facility specifications that incorporate standard industry best practices and local food safety regulations
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for main facility areas: multi-use aggregation/storage facility, packing and processing facility, and other possible facility areas
Draft job descriptions for key personnel, design organizational chart, and develop recommendations for specific positions and employment requirements, e.g., certifications, licenses
Ensure regulations and certifications are compliant prior to launch
Provide templates for user/vendor/supplier agreements, including institutional buyer agreements, retail vendors, and aggregation facility/warehouse users
Prequalify potential wholesale buyers; facilitate introductions with key decision makers, as possible
Recommend scheduling and billing solutions and onboarding procedures
Develop supply and demand pipeline of farmers and buyers to support long-term growth
Provide resources for technical assistance and on-farm training, e.g., GAP and other food safety certifications