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Southern Wisconsin Food Hub Feasibility Study

Dane County Planning & Development – Madison, Wi

This progressive planning agency saw the potential to better connect local producers with institutional customers through a regional food hub. In collaboration with FamilyFarmed.org, New Venture Advisors helped them build a business case that led to the launch of the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative in 2013.

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Western New York Food Hub

Field & Fork Network – Buffalo, NY

After years of functioning as a value chain facilitator, this tenacious nonprofit organization turned its dream into a reality when New Venture Advisors helped FFN and a farmer cooperative launch a food hub that connects small farmers with wholesale customers in Western New York.

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New Roots Food Hub

International Rescue Committee – San Diego, CA

Hoping to improve economic opportunities for refugee farmers, IRC reached out to New Venture Advisors to develop a business plan for the New Roots Food Hub to more effectively serve customers in San Diego seeking unique, fresh, local produce.

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Our Services

New Venture Advisors designed a multi-stage process to uncover the needs of our clients and opportunities within their markets, and help them develop solutions through new food ventures. We conduct Food Systems Assessments, lead Feasibility Studies, develop Business Plans and help businesses grow through customized consulting.

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Our Expertise

New Venture Advisors has led more than 50 projects across the country in food systems and food enterprise development. In doing so, we’ve gained expertise in designing customized models of local food hubs and distribution systems, food business incubators, food processing operations, food enterprises focused on health access and equity, and small grains ventures, to name a few.

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About Us

Our team brings a multi-faceted perspective to the sustainable food industry. We combine sharp business acumen with real-world entrepreneurial experience and a passion for impact to help our clients build businesses that are socially and economically sustainable. Learn More

Climate Change and Agriculture – Reflections from California

Apr 7, 2017

Communities around the globe are grappling with the consequences of climate change and working to come up with strategies aimed at mitigating its effects and building local climate resilience. As a Californian, I have experienced firsthand weather patterns that are...

10 Books That Inspired Us This Year

Dec 21, 2016

We, like everyone, now read most of our news, research, opinions and ideas online—through articles, blogs, social media posts, and digital debates. But we find that reading a good old fashioned book (yes, even when it’s read on a tablet!) is when we truly become...

Immersive Roadmapping: A Tune-Up for Small Businesses

Dec 9, 2016

Last month, New Venture Advisors had the opportunity to coach twelve fellows of the Good Food Business Accelerator for a full day session. What an incredible program and inspiring group of entrepreneurs! The Good Food Business Accelerator gets farm and food businesses...

Working with New Venture Advisors to develop our food hub feasibility study was a truly wonderful experience. Each member of the team is not only a thought-leader in their own right, but they work seamlessly together as a team as well – turning a complex process into a fruitful and meaningful exercise.

Josh Stoffel

Co-Director, Office of Sustainability, Connecticut College