Local Government Food Policy Database
Commercial Incubator Kitchen Applications and Policies
| Jurisdiction Name | Douglas County |
| State / Province | KS |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | County |
| Population | 112,864 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF |
| Policy Type | guidelines |
| GFC Topic | community food connections |
| Keywords | business, commercial, commercial kitchen, entrepreneurs, food processing, incubator kitchen, kitchen, kitchen equipment, local, local food, local food business, new products, processing |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Douglas County Board of County Commissioners |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Kansas State University Extension, Douglas County Food Policy Council, Douglas County Maintenance Department |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | not applicable |
| Funding Sources | not available |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Revised Commercial Incubator Kitchen policies to reduce the cost and extend the hours of the KSU Douglas County Extension Incubator Kitchen – a certified commercial kitchen where food entrepreneurs can test their recipes and design new products |
| Additional Resources |
http://publichealthlawcenter.org/sites/default/files/resources/Policy%20Options_Access%20to%20Healthy%20Food%201%202015.pdf |
