Ask an Expert - Solutions to the Challenges of Rural Business Ownership

“The economic potential of small businesses in rural America is far-reaching and has the potential to be a significant contributor to the country’s sustained economic growth.” Amazon While this may be the case, there are significant barriers entrepreneurs in rural environments face, some of which include access to capital, connectivity and labor. Join us for this hour-long session solely dedicated to answering your questions by an expert panel, including members from the USDA and SCORE Mentor Kent Adams, who specializes in assisting rural business owners. Presenter: Kent Adams Kent Adams is a certified SCORE Mentor and has launched 5 successful startup business in consumer packaged good, agriculture, and industrial spaces. The largest sold for $250 million and smallest for $25 million. Experienced in Soil Carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, nutrient runoff reduction, and carbon credits for farms. Kent worked in joint ventures in USA, Korea, China, and Israel Turned around three companies which had serious business issues. He is knowledgeable in all forms of industrial distribution, agricultural distribution and farm work. Kent is knowledgeable in health care products and has extensive experience in DTC program development. As well, Kent has a wealth of experience in consumer package goods, marketing, strategy, GMP, GLP, and regulated industries.