Launching a food-related business is no small task, especially for those involved with food processing and sales.
It’s a challenge that Penny Brown Huber knows well, having spent most of her career helping food-related entrepreneurs secure the resources they need to succeed.
“I think the key will be helping people one-on-one to try and make a step forward,” said Brown Huber. “It’s really challenging when you are an entrepreneur, trying to analyze and make business decisions and you are trying to do all of these different things on your own.”
Brown Huber holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and business from St. Ambrose University, and a master’s in public administration from Drake University. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years, including a 13-year stint leading Grow Your Small Market Farm, a program that educated small farmers and food entrepreneurs on business fundamentals.
As a member of the Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program at Iowa State, she will provide resources and education that help entrepreneurs grow their business. She will share the expertise of ISU Extension and Outreach, as well as local and regional resources.
“We are excited to have Penny on board with us,” said Christa Hartsook, program manager at Farm, Food and Enterprise Development. “Penny’s expertise in working with food entrepreneurs will be valuable for clients looking to scale.”
Brown Huber’s goal is to assist entrepreneurs in expanding the number of small and medium sized local food processing companies, while creating a more robust local food system in Iowa.
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