On-farm Processing : a Handbook for Producers
British Columbia. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Pat Davidson, Canadian Farm Business Management Council, Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Published: 1994
Pages: 80
This handbook provides a guide for agricultural producers wishing to augment their income by on-farm processing. After outlining the need for an evaluation of the feasibility of an on-farm processing enterprise, the handbook presents information on regulatory requirements, market analysis and planning, production plans, packaging and labeling, advertising and promotion, personnel management, and financial management. An appendix includes a directory of suppliers of products and services of interest to on-farm processors.