Communidad Maya Pixan Ixam will support outreach to indigenous and immigrant communities and non-English speakers in the Heartland Regional Food Business Centers’ 5-state region, including training and business development assistance.
In its work to rebuild historical trade routes used by indigenous peoples, the Coalition will provide training for indigenous food producers and facilitate development of new markets and availability of culturally appropriate foods.
KSU will provide the 5-state region with development support for rural grocers and related businesses along with one-on-one business counseling to food and farm entrepreneurs.
ISU Extension’s team of food and farm business counselors will assist entrepreneurs with business development, food safety, farm to institution procurement, food hub development, funding applications, and more.