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SWVA Food Innovation Hub Survey

SWVA Food Innovation Hub Information Gathering Survey

The Town of Saltville has received a planning grant to gather information on establishing a Food Innovation Hub for Southwest Virginia. This hub has the opportunity to serve Southwest Virginia farmers and the community at large in many ways. We need your input! What would you like to see at this hub and what would help your farm, small business or family? A cannery, a commercial kitchen, commercial dehydrators? We want to hear all your ideas!
We'd love for you to join us for a community input session on June 16th at 9:30am or  6:30pm at the Saltville Town Hall (also available via zoom) and fill out the survey below. To receive the zoom link for the meetings or for more information, please email sgillespie@smythchamber.org or call 276-783-3161. 
1.What do you need the most help with in creating value added products? Check all that apply.(Required.)
2.Does your farm or small business currently create value added products?
3.What are the greatest barriers your farm or small business has in creating value added products?
4.What products are you currently creating if any?
5.Do you currently sell at the Farmers Market or other local venue?
6.What crops are you currently growing?
7.Do you think a mixed use facility would be of value to your operation and the community? Why? 
8.Please share any other ideas, suggestions or information that might help make this regional food hub a success and benefit to the region. 
9.Which county in Southwest Virginia do you live in?
10.Please share your contact information so we can keep you up to date on this project. (This information will not be shared)