Taking time to think before doing pays off. Members of the southwest Iowa alternative crops group are interested in organic production. There is a demand from local grocery stores for quality, locally-produced fresh produced. Promotion is important. Keep talking about the mission - keep the big picture in focus.
Networks are important.
There is a need to be a motivator. No question is dumb. Many university students appreciate hand-on, practical learning by doing. Young grade school children love to work in a garden. I've learned that I personally should concentrate on growing and selling my product direct to the consumer, fresh, not processed.