Patricia Blouin

Hi, I'm a mother of 2 and my husband and I are looking for a partnership/farm transfer. Our goal is to start market gardening and a place to educate others. We want to teach people that no matter where you live, you can still grow your own food. This would be a place for all ages to come together and learn.

Community Farm Business Plan (Grant-Ready)

1. Executive Summary

Business Name: Goodall Community Farm

Mission Statement:
To provide fresh, locally grown food while educating the community on sustainable, accessible methods of growing food at home.

Vision:
To become a local hub for food education, self-sufficiency, and community resilience.

Goals (First 3 Years):

• Establish a fully operational community farm
• Educate 200+ individuals annually on home food production
• Provide fresh produce and eggs to 100+ local families
• Build partnerships with schools and local organizations

2. Services & Programs

A. Food Production

• Fresh produce (seasonal vegetables, herbs)
• Quail eggs and poultry products
• Starter plants and seedlings

B. Education Programs

• Beginner gardening workshops
• Container gardening for small spaces
• Backyard livestock (quail/chickens)
• Seasonal growing classes

C. Community Access Programs

• Low-cost produce boxes (CSA-style)
• Donation-based food distribution
• “Grow Your Own Food” starter kits

3. Market Analysis

Target Audience:

• Local families
• Homesteaders and hobby farmers
• Low-income households
• Schools and youth programs

Community Need:

• Increased food costs
• Lack of knowledge on food production
• Demand for local, fresh food

Competitive Advantage:

• Combines education + food access
• Focus on small-space growing methods
• Hands-on learning experience

4. Operations Plan

Infrastructure Needs

• Raised beds
• Greenhouse or high tunnel
• Irrigation system
• Animal housing (quail/chickens)
• Storage shed

Staffing

• Founder/Operator
• Volunteers
• Part-time educators (future)

5. Marketing & Community Engagement

• Facebook and social media marketing
• Community events and open farm days
• Partnerships with:
  • Schools
  • Churches
  • Food banks

6. Funding Strategy

Grants (Primary Funding)

• USDA Urban Agriculture Grants
• State agriculture grants
• Community foundation grants

Additional Funding

• Donations
• Sponsorships
• Fundraising events
• CSA memberships
• Product sales

7. Impact Metrics (Important for Grants)

• Number of people educated
• Pounds of food produced
• Number of families served
• Volunteer hours contributed

8. Growth Plan

Year 1:

• Build infrastructure
• Launch initial programs

Year 2:

• Expand education programs
• Increase production

Year 3:

• Add additional revenue streams
• Expand partnerships

9. Conclusion

This community farm will serve as a vital local resource by combining education, food production, and community engagement. With the right funding and support, it will create long-term impact in food security and self-sufficiency.