Intro
The Resolution Gardens(RG) YARD FARM(YF)
provides individual homeowners with a small
farming operation with
which they may;
1 – contribute to their own food needs
2- contribute to the supply of local produce
3- reap some financial returns
This info sheet assumes the standard YF bed of 50’x4’
The
Process
1-Site inspection with RG and homeowner to determine ideal
location for bed
2- A date is determined for installation
3- Homeowner and RG round up volunteers, friends, neighbors
to help
4- RG staff supervises and instructs volunteer labor on
installation day
5- YF is maintained by either/or owner and RG
6- Produce is harvested, transported and sold to market by RG
7- Revenue is divided between upkeep, owner and RG
The Particulars
The
labor needed to install (dig) a 200 sq. ft. garden is the greatest cost.
The
ideal model for Yard Farming involves a community effort similar to
a
barn-raising where a group of friends and neighbors comes together to
help you
get the farm going. 10 volunteers plus you, plus RG staff is the
ideal number
of people needed. With 10
volunteers we anticipate a 2 hour
project. RG may occasionally have our own
volunteers to contribute, but
the preferred source is your friends and
neighbors.
What
we provide:
1
hour block walking with flyers in your neighborhood
Outreach to our own network of volunteers
Coordination of volunteers
2 hours Yard Farm installation supervision
Tools
Soil amendments
Plants
Metal Edging (optional edging materials available)
The Price - $850
Revenue sharing from produce sales is adjustable
depending on
% of maintenance work done by
owner
vs. % of maintenance work done by RG.
Please
contact Johnny for more info
johnny@resolutiongardens.com