Agenda

Ozark Farmers’ Cooperative Food Hub Steering Committee

August 1, 2017

Missouri State University - West Plains,

Lybyer Enhanced Technology Center

605 W Main St, West Plains, MO 65775

I. Welcome – Patrice Jennings

II. Introductions – Everyone

III. Margaret Bau, USDA – Rural Development, Cooperative Models

IV. Bronwen Madden, SBTDC, MSU-WP, 2BuyAg Update

V. Dr. Arbindra Rimal, Food Hub Organizational Structures/Business Plan Overview

VI. Discussion

VII. Next Steps

A. Structure

B. Organizational Documents (Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws)

C. Business Plan

D. Membership Recruitment

VIII. Adjourn