1. What specifically needs to be done in this area?
- Distribution opportunities: how to get raw product to consumer.
- Development of infrastructure.
- Livestock/beef industry.
- Produce: school/institutional sales.
- Chicken & egg scenario: processing plant vs. finishing operation.
2. Who needs to be involved?
- Producers
- Every consumer!
- Economic development officials (local and state)
- Policymakers (local and state)
- UK, Regional universities
- Labor is key
3. How can we move this forward in a measurable way?
Take a page out of the economic development recruitment playbook. Kentucky is geographically advantaged and has the resources needed for larger supply chain companies.
