Grower Resources
Growers Resources
In addition to owning Vitality Farms Company, I have the joy of running the International Microgreen Growers Association Florida. In addition I sit on the National board, working to develop each states chapters. What that is, a membership site for microgreen growers to learn, and foster relationships with other growers, and the ability to try out some unique option for successful growth. If you want to learn more than please check it out……
MICROGREENS 101
Growing microgreens can be difficult if you’re a beginner. I have a few resources below that people have continually asked me for weather its new growers or veterans who want to learn some of the value added products I developed. If you are a member of the IMGA Florida than I believe all but one of these resources is available for free for you.
Microgreens after the markets
How to create and sustain dehydration revenue
This PDF will show you the groundwork and some of my initial findings about how to turn microgreens into a shelf stable product. There are several recipes in the book, some social media templates, etc..
How do you grow this?
We grow or have grown over 90 types of microgreens. So we have placed together a book of our process with each green. Yes, results can vary drastically so please know that these are guides meant to help you and not an absolute directives that must be followed.
Consultations
Getting microgreens started is easy and you’ll just need a few things: a flat growing tray, dome cover, seed starting soil, your chosen seeds, and a few more key pieces. I have an MBA in business and I have spent 25 years watching business trends and movements. I offer individuals more revenue streams and I offers technical consulting, farm design equipment sourcing, for your own Microgreens.
What do Microgreens Taste like?
This is a PDF download that lists a lot of the microgreen and what they taste like. Place your logo on it and go!
Microgreens : For Growers and Consumers
Conserve more and wasteless
As farmers how are we going to conserve more and wasteless, the true magnitude of that idea is significant? According to Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), around 10 million tonnes of food went uneaten between 2013 and 2016 — 60% of which could have been avoided. This not only has a negative effect on the environment but if you’re the farmer growing this food, then the product that goes to waste before it even reaches the market is bad for your bottom line as well. In the current economy, reducing your levels of food waste and getting more of your product to market is one of the best ways to improve your profit margins. If you’re a farmer, it’s therefore crucial that you reduce the amount of surplus food on your farm to the absolute minimum. For farmers, food loss falls into two main categories: food that is grown and never harvested, and food that is lost between harvest and sale. To get your levels of food waste to an absolute minimum, you should tackle both of these common sources of food waste simultaneously.
Receive a consultation
Starting a microgreens business can seem like an easy task but in order to be successful, you need a plan. Microgreen businesses are known to have a low barrier to entry, so you need something to spark.
I have spent 8 years evaluating companies, concepts, make it or break it products. I have seen and heard of many options. So before you bet the house on an idea it might be fruitful to talk to someone who can let you know about the strength or weakness of your concepts.
(No worries whatever is discussed will stay here, Confidentiality clause standard.)
During this call, I can answer any question about starting a business in the microgreens world, from lights, watering, seeds, soils, harvesting, value added products, product testing, legal requirements, etc….
There are many ways to provide revenue for your farm, want to talk through some that you can try for free or minimal cost.
Applying for grants, or wish you could apply for a grant but don’t know where to start.
Product ideas? Do you have a great value added product, well those can require a different set of standards.
Just feeling like your business has peaked and your not sure what to do.
Looking to sell or buy someone business but want to talk through a valuation. Set up an appointment to talk today.
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lisa@vitalityfarmscompany.com
3429 Publix Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810