1. Collaboration Local Projects Food Sector Ballyhoura Development Ltd & Teagasc Ms Claire Horgan Food Enterprise Officer 1www.nrn.ie

2. Background – Food Strategy Objectives – Revive, Enhance and Support the Food Heritage of the region – Design a support structure in line with ambitions of operators in each sector – Provide links between food operators and relevant state development agencies – Attract Food Entrepreneurs from within and outside the Ballyhoura region – Support the establishment of Ballyhoura as the ‘heart of Irish food’ in conjunction with private and public interested parties – Brand the food sector strategy under Ballyhoura brand under set guidelines

3. Working with Teagasc Support, Advice & Guidance – For Our Clients – product, process & packaging development – For local Farmers Markets & Festivals – For BDL : Brand Development, Food Enterprise Infrastructure Product Development Trials Client Focussed Targeted Training Courses – Artisan Food Business Course – Introduction to Yoghurt Production – Introduction to Vegetable Production – Direct Selling Course

4. Example – Direct Selling Training Topics Covered – Details of Direct Selling routes – Food Safety Regulations & Product Liability Legislation – Product Development, Fittings & Equipment – The Business Aspects of Direct Selling – The Key Elements of Personal Selling – Project/ Assignment

5. Ballyhoura Apple Farm

7. Thank You! Claire Horgan Ballyhoura Development Ltd chorgan@ballyhoura.org