This third post on learning support for business development considers the issue of timing the delivery of “Stealth Curriculum” for maximum impact with minimum intru

Food Preservation workshops coming up in August:

Charlotte Muezenberger wrote an excellent piece on one of the recent networking meetings that are catalyzing an agricultural and bioscience industry cluster in NE Ohio.  In an article in the business section of the July 18, 2010 edition of the Wooster Daily Record, she describes the project and some of the research that is fueling the network.  The project is sponsored by the Fund for Our Economic Future and is focused on building collaborative networks of locally owned businesses related to agriculture.  Read th

 

Embedding learning opportunities into the development of local food systems and ag-bioscience businesses and business clusters is one of several key strategies for enriching local and regional economies.  Any local food system or ag-bioenergy development effort will require significant collaborative skill and effective use of a range of face-to-face and electronic communication tools.    Assuming such a topic to be of general interest, this post introduces the concept of "Stealth Curriculum" to all site users.

INTRODUCTION

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) were announced today.  Planning for access to fresh food is a part of these grants, so there may be a good opportunity to partner with your regional planning commission if they are a grant awardee.  If you have further questions about this program, you can contact the HUD Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at (202) 708-2404.

 Pragmatics of knowledge transfer for business and business cluster development:

1. What does the curriculum look like?

2. How does it work?

3. What are some example topics?