Trusted by small businesses in the Northeast and Midwest
Together, we’ll plant the seeds of change, nurture growth, and harvest the results—leading your business toward a brighter, more sustainable future.
At Terrapin Consulting, we believe that every business journey is like a story—one rooted in the rhythm of nature, collaboration, and growth.
Whether you're cultivating ideas, fine-tuning your operations, or navigating new markets, we're here to guide your next steps, ensuring your path forward is as purposeful as the one behind.
Every business has the potential to grow and thrive when grounded in creativity, collaboration, and community. Specializing in agri-food businesses, farms, startups, and nonprofits, we take a holistic approach to business development that integrates these values into everything we do.
We understand the unique challenges faced by small businesses, particularly those rooted in agriculture and food systems. That’s why we tailor our consulting services to help you navigate the complexities of your industry while staying true to your mission. Our approach fosters resilient, sustainable growth by focusing on the big picture—working together to cultivate lasting success.
If you're at the start of your journey or looking to transform an existing business, we provide the tools, strategies, and support that empower you to move forward with confidence. Through thoughtful collaboration, we help businesses not just survive but thrive, building and exemplifying models where our values like sustainability and community walk hand in hand with the real needs of profitable, efficient business models.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Terrapin Consulting gets to know who you are and what your business is all about, which is essential for providing great marketing advice. K is extremely creative and comes up with fun and unique solutions that produce results. They created beautiful designs and high-functioning communications systems for me--I couldn't be happier!
Branding & Communications Client
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Terrapin Consulting worked with me tirelessly to understand the unique qualities of my business and then generated multiple design and style options for me to consider. K came up with options for renaming my studio and eventually we landed on exactly the right one. I love my website: it's both aesthetically in tune with my business and easy to navigate. It has quadrupled my clientele."
Brand Development Client
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Terrapin did exactly what I needed. I don't yet have the acumen to do that , and they did it so quickly and efficiently. A great help!"
Website Support Client
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"I love them [branded communications design and strategy]. You are truly amazing! Your attention to detail and bringing little [Brand Name] bits into unexpected places is really nice.
Marketing & Communications Strategy Support Client
Connecting the Northeast to Kaitlyn's midwestern roots, K coordinated and facilitated a knowledge sharing event in Michigan with food hubs
Our Services
Business Strategy & Development
Marketing & Branding
Technical Writing
Operational Efficiency
Holistic Business Development
Pictured: Kaitlyn with Luke George of Upstate NY Growers and Packers and Kim George of George's Food Products
The mid-tier supply chain business (like food hubs and distributors) are a key pillar of a food system that is resilient, scaled, and collaborative. As part of a USDA-Local Food Promotion Program project that Kaitlyn managed they worked closely with three mid-tier supply chain clients: Upstate NY Growers and Packers, The Common Market, and Headwater Food Hub. These businesses are a mix of growers cooperatives and aggregators sourcing from regional farmers, and are growing their capacity to offer minimally processed fruits and vegetables - a key need for schools and healthcare facilities. With community and collaboration in mind, Kaitlyn coordinated a multi-regional event and brought 3 Northeast Food Hubs to a field trip participated in a trip to Michigan. Michigan has a food policy environment that is well-organized to advocate for the needs of farmers and food accessibility across the state. There is strong farm to institution program support from the state, and an active network of food hubs at varying scales. The trip included site visits to two food hubs that aggregate and minimally processed produce from regional farms, an invitation to the Michigan Food Hub Network networking event, and the trip wrapped up with attendance at the Michigan Good Food Summit!