Feasibility Study For A Texas Organic Food Hub NATIONAL CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY June 2015 Prepared by the National Center for Appropriate Technology June 2015 NATIONAL CENTER FOR www.ncat.org APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY Co-Directors Project Lead Team Production Team Robert Maggiani,
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[email protected] Mike Morris, NCAT Ronja Behrends, illustrations 1-866-319-1669 Susie Marshall, TOFGA Taylor Brown, research assistant Pedro Schambon, My Father’s Farm Funding to develop this publication was provided by the Rural Business Enterprise Grant program of USDA–Rural Development, award number 49-015-752017047. This publication is the result of tax-supported research, and as such is not copyrightable. It may be freely reprinted with the customary crediting of the source. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, neither NCAT, nor the authors, nor the funders assume any liability for any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, to any person or entity by the information or instructions contained in this book. Reference to any specifi c commercial product, process, company, individual, or service does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring. The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily refl ect those of the funders, the United States government, or any Federal or State agency. Acknowledgments Thanks to these technical advisors: Juan Anciso, Texas A& M AgriLife Extension;