Challenges are abundant in Florida&rsquo;s rural and urban areas. Florida Cooperative Extension&rsquo;s Community Resource Development (CRD) program seeks to engage and empower communities to bring about change through economic development, capacity building, public policy education, and civic engagement.

UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 6: Community Resources and Economic  Development 

Economic conditions have increased attention on unemployment, underemployment, job loss, business loss, stagnant incomes, and other associated economic impacts throughout the state. Even in strong economic times, these issues are at the top of concerns expressed by Floridians. CRD programs help counties, cities, and individuals understand their local economies and assess the impacts of potential economic loss or development. Additionally, through the CRD program, Extension can aid individuals, entrepreneurs,&nbsp;local governments, existing businesses, and others with training for business start-ups, retention, and/or expansion.

Economic Development and Entrepreneurship 

An organization engaged in the production, distribution and/or sale of goods or services in order to satisfy customer requirements and make a profit.

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An Introduction to Shared-Use Commercial Kitchens

Knowing Your Product Costs: A Primer for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs

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