2. Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Body
A. Construction/Design/Placement
B. Volunteers
C. Contributing Departments
D. Resources
E. Crop Management
F. Marketing
G. Financials
III. Conclusion
IV. References
3. Introduction
• The EMU Community Greenhouse (EMUCG) will strengthen community
bonds, improve the food security of our community, provide a sense of
connection to the environment, and offer opportunities for student-to-
student teaching and learning.
• Our idea facilitates the development of a community supported school
greenhouse based on a school community ownership model.
4. Students drive the development and sustenance of the greenhouse. They are
empowered with:
● Leadership training
● Access to land, tools, and financial resources
● Garden education
● Nutrition Education
● Gardens Network support
● Grant Writing and How to Seek-Out Free Resources
Introduction
5. Introduction
Students will coordinate a continuously expanding network providing:
● A collaborative forum and a support network for students and local
businesses to build an accessible local food system through learning,
sharing, and networking.
● A resource pool to leverage and share expertise, tools, materials, and
support.
● A collaborative network for greenhouse promotion, outreach, and
advocacy.
22. Quality Control
Quality Control Measures
• Soil fertility
• Plant survival
• Quality and appearance of crops
Security
• Locked doors
• Campus Security
23. Volunteers
• EMUCG relies solely on volunteers
• Hierarchy of students teaching students
• The importance of work experience in the classroom setting
• Human Resource Needs
o Student run and operated
o Some faculty advising and overseeing
o Students from various departments
o Garden Steward and Co-Garden Steward
24.
25. Contributing Departments
• Chemistry
o PH levels of soil, fertilizers, pesticides
• Biology
o Test plant DNA structures, create compost for plants
• Accounting/Business
o In charge of greenhouse financials
26. New canning and drying class at EMU
• Canning food
• Drying food and seeds for the next year
• LBC credit
o Students will go to the greenhouse
o Learn how to care for the plants
o Learn how to harvest the plants for canning/drying
27. Benefits to Classes and Students at EMU
• Students get hands on experience
• Students learn to become more environmentally
friendly
• Students more involved in the community
o Making our community greener
o Helping the needy within our community
Donating produce and canned goods
28. Benefits to Classes and Students at EMU
• Students teaching students
• Upper level students teach lower level students within
each department
• Professors to have as little interaction as possible
• Professors can integrate their teaching material into real-
life scenarios for their students to gain experience.
29. Our Community Resources
Students finding answers to the questions they seek through:
• Businesses in the community (See Appendix B)
o Michigan Garden & Greening, Urban Agriculture, and Food Security
Organizations
o Other Community Gardens
o Food Security and Community Food Systems (Growing Hope)
• Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
o Help to knock down any barriers we may encounter
30. • USDAs People’s Garden Initiative and Volunteers
o How-To videos
o Free seeds
o Funding & technology sources
o Healthy garden practices
o Database full of garden-based learning curricula
Canning
Seed Processing and Saving
Our Community Resources
31. Marketing
• Collaboration of various departments aids in students’ real-world
experience in the classroom setting
• Primarily to EMU students
• Some marketing to greater Ypsilanti community
• Keep marketing costs down through use of internet and social media
• Understanding the market (in Ypsi and beyond)
• Filling a void
32. Marketing
• Why market to college students?
• Promotion
o Facebook
o Twitter
o Instagram
o Email (mailchimp)
o Flyers for events, etc.
33. Financials
A student-run fund by the name of EMUCG will be maintained by the Accounting department
students. [One million] dollars will be utilized for the first year for greenhouse implementation
and set-up. The remaining balance of $4 million will remain in the trust earning 0.90% annually.
A minimum balance of $4 million will always remain in the EMUCG fund to earn interest so that
there is a consistent dollar amount each year available for the community greenhouse. A revenue
of $32,000 will be generated off of the interest for the greenhouse to use.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtcRclFgXiDUdDFwSmxhSlE5Y3Q2T1IwMW1OQ1YwVnc&usp=sharing
34. Funding Sources
Available Capital Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Grants $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
(Source)
Donations $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
(Source)
Investment
0.9% Interest from $4,000,000.00 $0.00 $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 $36,000
Krause (One time donation) $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
(One time) (Remainder) (Remainder) (Remainder) (Remainder)
TOTAL $5,000,000 $4,036,000 $4,036,000 $4,036,000 $4,036,000
35. Fixed Assets
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Greenhouse 830,000 664,000 531,200 424,960 339,968
Shed 0
Equipment 0
Garden Hardware 1,103 978 873 778 692
Remainder from 1x Donation
(Krause)
4,168,897 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
Interest from $4Mill from
Krause
0 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Total Fixed Assets 5,000,000 4,700,978 4,568,073 4,461,738 4,376,660
36. Profit and Loss
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Income $5,000,000 $4,036,000 $4,036,000 $4,036,000 $4,036,000
Direct Operating
Expenses
$839,727.10 0 0 0 0
Indirect Operating
Expenses
Utilities $11,200 $11,200 $11,200 $11,200 $11,200
Total Operating
Expenses
$850,927.10 $11,200 $11,200 $11,200 $11,200
Net Income $4,149,072.90 $4,024,800 $4,024,800 $4,024,800 $4,024,800
37. Expenses
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Annual setup and
removal $830,755.00 0 0 0 0
Repairs and
Maintenance $11,200.00 $11,200.00 $11,200.00 $11,200.00 $11,200.00
Equipment and
Tools $1,167.87 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00
Seed & Soil
Materials $8,559.23 0 0 0 0
TOTAL EXPENSES $851,682.10 $11,265.00 $11,265.00 $11,265.00 $11,265.00
39. Farm Planning: Plants & Cost
Rows
Plants 322
Cost $125
Number of Seeds Left Over 1,985
Planters
Plant Capacity 2880
Remainder from Rows - 1985
Number of plants still needed 895
42. Appendices
Appendices A-...... can be found in the
accompanying report:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZuzaG
Rw42NwZM4V9VUrT9l8Hd4b0Mu1LWCC_
Airm9CU/edit#
43. Farm Planning: Soil Area
Rows
Total Length 70 ft
Total Width 1.5 ft
TOTAL GROWING AREA 105 Ft^2
Total Plantable Rows 9
Depth 18 in.
TOTAL SOIL VOLUME 5,670 yds^2
Planters
Total Length 4 ft
Total Width 2 ft
TOTAL GROWING AREA 32 Ft^2
Total Plantable Rows 5
Depth 2 in.
TOTAL SOIL VOLUME 1,067 yds^2
44. Keys to Success:
•
• Relationships with fellow students
• Community volunteers in the greenhouse
• Community partners
