In Scott County, a community cannery has been proposed. This cannery
would allow current canners to continue canning more efficiently at a lower
cost, and would likely draw new people to canning. In this study, the
economic feasibility of the cannery was studied and a plan for further
study and an action plan based on the data collected to this point were
developed. Although canning activities are on the decline, canning is
likely still prevalent in the area due to the large population over the age of
55. Through a survey, the likely usage of the cannery can be determined,
which is necessary to determine the ideal size for the cannery. Based on
the data collected on likely usage and the county’s economy, a cooperative
seems to be the best form of management for the cannery.