Hello Farmstylers,

I'm Justin Bunt, have just wound up a South Coast NSW local foods distribution business (Pigeonhouse150) after 3 years. Despite fantastic demand for the products I was distributing the business never reached viable level because of supply issues - basically the small growers and producers were unable to scale up.

So now I am turning those lessons into a training program (SPADE - Small Producer- Amplify Distribute Expand) in my new role as a food consultant with Amplify Business. We are in negotiations with a mid tier food retailer (not Colesworths!) to fund a trial role out of the program this year.

I'm currently preparing material and would love any suggestions from the Farmstyles network.

Particularly

- What have been the biggest challenges for you in trying to grow a viable agricultural business

- What has worked for you - am looking for some relevant case studies to showcase better small operators

Would love to hear from any members - you can use the forum or email me justin.bunt@amplifybusiness.com.au

Thanks

Justin