Table of ContentsI. IntroductionII. Body

A. Construction/Design/PlacementB. Volunteers

C. Contributing DepartmentsD. ResourcesE. Crop ManagementF. MarketingG. Financials

III. ConclusionIV. References

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.

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

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.

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Construction● Nexus Greenhouse Systems

○ State of the art greenhouses

● Over 20 different construction designs ○ They can accommodate special orders

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Construction

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Design● 100 ft x 50 ft

○ 5,000 Sq/Ft

● Side height○ 11 ft

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Design● Roof height

○ 18 ft

● End walls○ 7 ft each

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Design/Materials● Double layer glass

○ Energy efficient

● Solid insulation foam ● Durable metal pipes

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Design/Air filtration ● Outside air intakes ● Manufactured vent covers● Stationary air curtain ● Motorized retractable roof

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Design/Heating● Constant temperature ● Unit heaters

○ Uses natural gas

● Powered ventilation● Forced air

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Design/Lighting ● Lighting schedule

○ 6am-8pm everyday

● High-pressure sodium bulbs○ $0.13 per kWh

Construction/Design/Placement

Greenhouse Placement● In between Oakwood St. and

Mayhew St.● Across from student parking

Interior

Shelving Units

5 Total Shelving Units• 2,880 Total Plant Starters

• 20 Shelves

• 20 ft x 2 ft

• 800 sqft of extra growing space

Rows: Complimentary Planting9 Raised Planting Rows

70 ft x 1.5 ft/row

Row 1

• 26 Tomato, 26 Lettuce, 9 Basil

Row 2

• 17 Jalapeno, 9 Marigold, 9 Nasturtium

Row 3

• 17 Bush Beans, 9 Carrot, 9 Strawberry

Row 4

• 26 Tomato, 26 Lettuce, 9 Basil

322 Plants for the raised beds

Row 5

• 18 Bell Pepper & 18 Marigold

Row 6

• 17 Eggplant, 9 Cilantro, 9 Parsley

Row 7

• 12 Winter Squash, 9 Tansy, 9 Mint

Row 8

• 12 Summer Squash, 9 Tansy, 9 Mint

Row 9

• Experimental

Complimentary Planting

Weed & Pest Control• Complimentary Planting• Biodiversity• Organic pesticides when appropriate

Planting: Seed AcquisitionAcquisition of Seeds• USDA’s People’s Garden (Free Seeds)• Local Area Donations (Free Seeds)• Purchases

Watering• Drip Irrigation• Hand watering

Crop ManagementSoil Fertility• Compost• Cover crops

Waste and Disposal• Organic: Compost• Inorganic: Recycling

Quality Control

Quality Control Measures

• Soil fertility

• Plant survival

• Quality and appearance of crops

Security

• Locked doors

• Campus Security

Volunteers• EMUCG relies solely on volunteers

• Hierarchy of students teaching students

• The importance of work experience in the classroom setting

• Human Resource Needso Student run and operatedo Some faculty advising and overseeing o Students from various departments o Garden Steward and Co-Garden Steward

Contributing Departments

• Chemistry o PH levels of soil, fertilizers, pesticides

• Biologyo Test plant DNA structures, create compost for plants

• Accounting/Businesso In charge of greenhouse financials

New canning and drying class at EMU

• Canning food

• Drying food and seeds for the next year

• LBC credito Students will go to the greenhouse

o Learn how to care for the plants

o Learn how to harvest the plants for canning/drying

Benefits to Classes and Students at EMU

• Students get hands on experience

• Students learn to become more environmentally friendly

• Students more involved in the communityo Making our community greener

o Helping the needy within our community Donating produce and canned goods

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.

Our Community ResourcesStudents finding answers to the questions they seek through:

• Businesses in the community (See Appendix B)o Michigan Garden & Greening, Urban Agriculture, and Food

Security Organizationso Other Community Gardenso Food Security and Community Food Systems (Growing

Hope)

• Extension Master Gardener Volunteerso Help to knock down any barriers we may encounter

• USDAs People’s Garden Initiative and Volunteers

o How-To videos

o Free seeds

o Funding & technology sources

o Healthy garden practiceso Database full of garden-based learning curricula

Canning Seed Processing and Saving

Our Community Resources

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

Marketing

• Why market to college students?

• Promotiono Facebooko Twittero Instagramo Email (mailchimp)o Flyers for events, etc.

FinancialsA 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&us

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Funding SourcesAvailable 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

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

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

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

Yearly Costs

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

Conclusion

References

Appendices Appendices A-...... can be found in the accompanying report:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZuzaGRw42NwZM4V9VUrT9l8Hd4b0Mu1LWCC_Airm9CU/edit#

Farm Planning: Soil AreaRows

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

Keys to Success:

• Relationships with fellow students

• Community volunteers in the greenhouse

• Community partners