Interview write up outline

BIG Question: Is a local operation feasible? Is it sustainable?

I. Past Background--how did you become involved?

i. Personal history

ii. Evolution of the ranch

a. local economy

b. national market

c. climate cycles

d. interest in "local food movement"

II. Present

i. Current operation

a. hybrid between local/national

b. hybrid between grass fed/corn based

ii. Current challenges

a. Drought/grass

b. Consistency

c. "boom and bust" market cycle

III. Future

i. Future challenges?

ii. Preparations?

iii.Predictions?

a. sustainability

b. ranching

c. community