He also suggested that we consider just a joint venture as I have read b many.

We had to quickly adapt and treat every client as a potential branch to new ventures.

They pass judgment of the interpretation of the law and how it applies to your business venture - sometimes the final judgment.Including them is a critical part of success.

This might help: PM QuestionnaireRemember, nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Also, to your point- these were moreso community farms, not purely commercial agricultural ventures, though they had restaurant and retail clientele.It is indeed a different thing altogether to pursue land purchase for strict commercial agriculture.

@Senate Eskridge, Yes, I will definitely be checking with the zoning department to confirm...There are several restaurants along that street where I'm interested in placing it, but I am learning "food trucks" may require an additional layer of approval.And we share the same vision for this type of venture--power, water, picnic tables, etc.

All of this comes with the understanding, I will be brought in and tough the process with the intent of venturing out on my own. 

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Please let me know if I can be of any help to your future ventures. 

I spent a few years in the restaurant industry as well as other small business ventures while dabbling in real estate, but have just started getting serious about it.