Well, I've been in contact with some local breeders and members of the MN Herpetological Society. The receptivity to the idea has been from lukewarm to cold. This doesn't mean that we need to discard the idea upfront but it may mean we might not have the blessings of some. In MHO we don't need everyone's agreement to pursue such an idea. In fact I've worked in projects (Seminars) where 50% of the people was not on my side. As long as the remaining 50% don't throw rocks in one's path one can make it work. Where there's a will there's a way!
