How much support can be expected from the community, town officials, local growers?
How many community and family gardens are in the area?
How near are the community gardens to the cannery site?
Is the site near a well-travelled route?
Is parking available?
Can the canning center exist merely to provide a service to the community, or will the cannery have to become involved in a commercial venture?
If some food processed at the cannery is to be sold, are local farmers willing to contract with the cannery to supply it with produce? How close are these farmers to the cannery?
Is a building available for canning purposes (for example, some old creamery)?
If so, what is the size of the building? What is its condition?
Are there cement floors and walls constructed so they can be washed down daily?