12/3/2016 to train the people of Somerville to generate Mission a hyper-local food Empower Somerville to supply utilizing the create a hyper-local growing technologies. food supply Support growing local farming ecosystem David through training Constantine Support local Kimberly agricultural innovation Hutchinson Jonathan Toll Joshua Aliber Problem The food supply in Somerville is currently de- Claudio Colombo localized and we have a gap in skills that Andrew Leung prevents the people of Somerville from generating a local food supply for their Ahmed Zameli restaurants and supermarkets. Anshal Gulati Vertical Farming Integration Coding Program Offerings: Full Time Program - Offers a rigorous curriculum combining hands son training with growing systems and technical/business training with a goal of enabling participants to either join an existing urban farm or launch their own venture Part Time Program - Offers weekend classes in systems operations, business considerations, and hands on training High School Internship - Offers summer internships to high school students to train on growing systems Program Benefits Upon completion of the program participants will receive: Certification of completion and operational proficiency Access to the Somerville Farm network of growers, suppliers, corporate partners, financial partners, etc. 1 year of access to a raised bed in the community garden Key Training Participants Program is free for all participants (Work to Learn) Overall characteristics: Low to middle income Education level is high school + Must be 16 or older Full Time: must be able to participate in the program 30 hrs/week Part Time: register and attend initial training on all systems and register for additional topics as desired High School: must commit to a 4 - 6 week internship (20 hrs/week) Our Impact In addition to providing our program participants with the growing skills to launch their own hyper local farming initiative, the Somerville farm will provide: A space for larger community gatherings for farmers markets, outdoor performances, festivals, events, etc. Access for community members to grow their own food in our community garden of raised beds Hyper local basil for local schools and culinary institutes Non-Program Marketing Community Garden: We offer raised beds to members of the Somerville community to grow produce for $40 per year (April - November) We will spread the word about our community garden through social media, the garden website, the city of Somerville website, and a small flyer campaign at supermarkets, hardware stores, etc. Classes: We will offer classes as part of our part time certification program that will also be open to members of the public We will post a class schedule on the garden website and promote attendance at the classes via social media and outreach to schools and Site Plan Building Plan Massing View 1 Massing View 2 Massing View 3 People & Systems Flow Financials Initial investment: $1.874M Building construction: $500,000 Site construction: $50,000 Solar: $550,000 HVAC: $21,000 Lights: $300,000 ($250,000 NFT, $25,000 Aero, $25,000 DWC) Grid: $20,000 Growing systems Tank: $10,000 Pumps: $3,000 Zipgrow Towers: $240,000 Aeroponics system: $60,000 DWC Pond: $5,000 Planters and Hoop Greenhouse: $10,000 IT: $5,000 Furnishings: $100,000 Monthly costs: $41,135 Electric/lighting/HVAC: $40,000 Monthly Revenue: $25,000 Nutrients: $120 Crop Yield: $3.75/sq ft for NFT sales for Basil Soil/media Incorporates constant learning curve for trainees