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Farm Site Assessment Survey
Contact Information–Business Name:
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Name of Principal:
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Site Street Address:
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City, State, Zip Code:
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Email:
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Phone Number:
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PERSONAL ASSETS: List Personal assets that can be devoted to a MetroFarm enterprise. A. Are you an entrepreneur? If so, briefly describe your business experience. If not, briefly describe your work experience.
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B. Do you make your own decisions, or do others make them for you?
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C. Are you currently employed? If so, what is your vocation; if not, how are you supporting yourself?
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D. Do you have an existing metrofarm business plan? If so, briefly explain.
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E. Are you prepared to invest time, money and know-how in the development of a metrofarm enterprise?
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F. Do you have the support of family and friends for a metrofarm enterprise?
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H. How long can you finance the enterprise before you need it to generate income?
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G. Can you finance the enterprise with personal assets, or will you need to obtain a loan?
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II. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS: List those elements of the environment that affect growth and productivity of metrofarm crops. A. CLIMATE a. Length of Growing Season i. date of average last frost ii. date of average first frost
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b. Direction & velocity of prevailing wind
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c. Average annual rainfall
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d. Seasonal temperature extremes
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e. Light intensity
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f. Average relative humidity during growing season
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B. WATER a. Source i. Rivers, streams & other natural sources
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ii. Irrigation projects and associations
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iii. Depth and gallon-per-minute flow rate of wells
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iv. Municipal water costs (high, medium or low)
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b. Water Quality i. Concentrations of natural minerals
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ii. Concentrations of industrial contaminants
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c. Water Delivery and Drainage i. Description of existing irrigation system, if any
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ii. Description of existing drainage system, if required
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C. SOIL a. Utility: How usable is the soil? Is it flat or steep, unfettered or covered with stones and brush? Has the soil been contaminated by industrial wastes? Will it take a lot of time, money, and know-how to make the soil usable?
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b. Soil stability: Is the soil subject to erosion by wind or rain?
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c. Soil Texture or Tilth: How deep is the soil? Is it sand, silt, or clay? Is it rich in organic matter? Will it allow moisture and air to reach the root zone? Will it store moisture and allow for excess water to drain? Will the soil have to be amend
d. Soil Fertility: Do the existing plants look healthy and vibrant, or does their weak growth indicate soil deficiencies?
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e. Soil Chemistry: Is the soil pH acid, basic, or neutral? Does it contain any concentrations of mineral salts?
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D. COMPETITORS a. Diseases: Are specific crop diseases endemic to the area?
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b. Insects: Which insects pose the greatest problem for area gardeners and farmers?
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c. Rodents: Do you have site-specific problems managing rats, gophers, skunks and other rodents at your site?
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d. Birds: Which birds pose the greatest problem for area gardeners and farmers?
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e. Animals: Do you have site-specific problems managing deer or other animals?
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f. People: Would it be easy for people to steal crops and/or property from your site?
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III. PROPERTY ASSETS: List the assets that will affect growth and productivity of crops, as well as activity of the metrofarm business. A. DESCRIPTION a. Size of parcel
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b. Size and dimensions of growing area
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c. Existing buildings and structures
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d. Proximity to local markets (distance to city)
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e. Proximity to major road(s)
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f. Utility costs (high, medium, or low)
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g. Restrictive covenants
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h. Restrictive zoning
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i. Health and safety codes
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j. Business license requirements
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k. Character of neighbors and neighborhood (friendly or no)
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l. Access to processing facilities
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m. Access to local food markets (e.g. farmers markets, csa’s, roadside stands, etc.)
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B. TENURE a. Owner i. length of ownership
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ii. Real estate values (high, medium, or low)
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iii. Restrictive covenants regarding growing crops
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C. OBSERVATIONS: Describe what you think are the potential strengths and weaknesses of the site for a metrofarm enterprise.
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IV: PERSONAL OBJECTIVE: Write a one paragraph description of the metrofarm enterprise you would like to develop on this site and why you think it possible to succeed with that enterprise.
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