- Operationalize KAPA Food Hub
- 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