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An Evaluation to Determine the Feasibility of a Multi-Purpose Grain Processing Facility in Vermont 2012 MILL FEASIBILITY STUDY Dr. Heather Darby, UVM Extension Rose Wilson, Rosalie J. Wilson Business Development Services An Evaluation to Determine the Feasibility of a Multi-Purpose Grain Processing Facility in Vermont November 20, 2012 Prepared by: Dr. Heather Darby, UVM Extension Rose Wilson, Rosalie J. Wilson Business Development Services Funded in part by: Vermont Agricultural Innovation Center University of Vermont Extension Feasibility of a Multi-Purpose Grain Processing Facility in Vermont Page 1 Contents Overview 3 Conclusions 4 Recommendations 7 Individuals and Organizations Interested in the Project 9 Findings 10 Break Even 10 Capacity 10 Output Efficiency 10 Raw Materials 10 Product Requirements 10 Supply 11 Growing Conditions 12 Production Rates 12 Production Equipment 13 Raw Materials Cost 13 Product 14 Create Consistency within Inconsistency 14 Product Specifications 16 Conventional Versus certified Organic 17 White, All Purpose Flour Versus Whole Wheat; Stone Ground; or Sifted (Bolted) Flour 17 Other Grains 17 Target Market 18 Wholesale 18 Retail 19 Partnering 19