Cuba SMARTvt

Post on 13-Apr-2017

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Players (Draft )

• Larry Crist• Steve Casale• Michael Kipp• Mark Renkert• Clem – Cuban Expert - Cuba• Jarod – Cuban Expert - Cuba

Proposing A Study

A Unique Correlation Between Vermont and Cuba

1, Small is good2, Similar community and societal values3, Local Food Production . Beef / Dairy / Fruit4, Soil Care / Soil Science5, Plantings / Rotations / Multiples6, Complimentary Food Products7, A Tourism Driven Economy8, Taking Care of People9, An Educated People

Remembering The Revolution in Cuba is Alive and Part of Its Culture of Independence, Self-reliance, unity, and care of its people. Che Guevara Murals are Common in Cuba and any alliance with Cuba must honor and hold space for this cultural embed.

Value & Risk• No other state in the US more closely parallels

the values, economy, and people.• Food Production / Crop Protection• Educational Resources• Tourism• Front-facing intersection . Subject Matter

Expertise for other states and businesses that seek to do business with Cuba

Find Cuba & Vermont at theIntersection of

Small Farm/SustainabilityAnd

Tourism

Exchange - Learn

Soil Management Practices

Irrigation ConservationCrop Rotations

Planting SuccessionsBeef

Dairy

HospitalityDining DevelopmentCulinary Exchanges

Cuba Pharmacy

Next Steps

• Further Define Mission• Define the Management Team• Enlist Supporters• Strategize Commercialization Rollout• Find The Grant Authority• Recruiter Partners• Seek Alliances