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Monthly Report from Michael
Thompson
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FAT CITY
FARM - COMMITTEES
STEERING:
Communicate Long Range Vision, short range goals
Website development (donated by Aspen
Hi Tech)
Media relationships
Partnerships, kindred groups
Education
FINANCE:
Financial research & modeling
Grants research,
applications and follow up
Legal issues (non profit, CSA structure, etc.)
FACILITIES:
Research: best practices for design & production
Research: CSA standards, subscriptions, produce
Crop planning & management
Greenhouse design & pricing : starter package
Greenhouse design & pricing: bells & whistles
Materials & supplies, labor for estimating ongoing costs
Operating Plan for CSA-greenhouse
SITE:
Research: best sites for soils, water, sun, community access
Site partnership possibilities: AVLT, conservation easements,
ranches seeking development approvals;
Site negotiation – lease, terms, conditions
Land use approvals/Zoning issues
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