Project-Level Plan & 1 Month of Consultation

$700.00

Starting a farm can be exciting and overwhelming. Beginning with a project-level plan is a great way to begin work using a phased-approach. Project-level plans are a helpful tool for establishing a project-level review processes with partners prior to executing projects on the ground and are an invaluable resource for organizing teams of workers or volunteers, and estimating labor, plant and material costs. Many of our clients use this service to gain momentum and confidence in: crop and irrigation design, land prep, plant establishment and installation, and maintenance.

We co-develop our plans with land owners through a iterative process. The plan includes 1 month of consultation via phone or email. ( In-person consultation can be arranged at a small additional price).

We co-develop our plans with land owners through a phased-design process. Plans are developed at a rate of $100 hourly. Depending on the complexity of your plans, they often range from ~$700 to $1,500. The best way to start is to schedule a site visit and soil sample. .

Starting a farm can be exciting and overwhelming. Beginning with a project-level plan is a great way to begin work using a phased-approach. Project-level plans are a helpful tool for establishing a project-level review processes with partners prior to executing projects on the ground and are an invaluable resource for organizing teams of workers or volunteers, and estimating labor, plant and material costs. Many of our clients use this service to gain momentum and confidence in: crop and irrigation design, land prep, plant establishment and installation, and maintenance.

We co-develop our plans with land owners through a iterative process. The plan includes 1 month of consultation via phone or email. ( In-person consultation can be arranged at a small additional price).

We co-develop our plans with land owners through a phased-design process. Plans are developed at a rate of $100 hourly. Depending on the complexity of your plans, they often range from ~$700 to $1,500. The best way to start is to schedule a site visit and soil sample. .

 

What’s included in your Project-Level Plan? 

  • One-hour site visit and one soil sample, lab results and recommendations for amending soil for the project area;

  • Standard soil fertility lab tests & recommendations for amending nutrient imbalances in the soil;

  • Soil health lab tests & recommendations for adding carbon and biological amendments and other regenerative practices to improve soil health and carbon sequestration capacity during the project prep and maintenance phases;

  • Project-level map;

  • List of crop varieties and intercropping design (based on succession);

  • List of in-row and between row spacing by crop variety type;

  • Measurements and orientation of growing areas (rows, orchard blocks or agroforestry ‘islands’);

  • Inventory and price list for the number of trees, shrubs and ground cover;

  • Per tree and total project yield estimates by crop type;

  • Revenue projections by crop type and multiple market channels;

  • 18 month timeline for prepping, installing, and maintaining the project area (including options for phased-installation);

  • List of equipment and types of labor activities for each phase of the project;

  • General cost estimates of inputs and labor for each phase of the project;

  • Unlimited changes to the crop type and spacing of your design (only applies to in-row changes);

  • Unlimited updates to projected yield estimates by crop type;

  • Unlimited updates to the market prices and additions of market channels and associated projected revenue;

  • Access to the plan for one year to make your own edits or updates;

  • Potential tons per year of carbon sequestration projected by crop type;

  • Potential contribution towards collective fruit production goals of ulu, citrus, mango and avocado for North Shore agriculture lands.

Project-level plans are priced for 1 acre or less and for a single project (e.g. windbreak, orchard for one main crop, agroforestry zone).

Add ons:

  • Irrigation plan and water use estimates by crop(s).

  • Drone photography.

  • Fertilizer recommendations based on the soil and leaf tissue reports and the nutrient requirements for one or two main crops.

  • 5 to 10 year maintenance plan and projections for your project area

  • Additional acreage (beyond 1 acre) or additional projects (e.g. windbreak project-level plan and an orchard project-level plan)