The Collaborative Farm
As we are getting closer to a return to The Collaborative Farm, we are starting to think about products and services we can offer the community. Number one product we can offer is the soil, and compost. The soil is high grade aged compost from years of small business partnerships delivering food waste, red worms, and beer mash mixed with woodchips.
Number two would be tours. With a thriving site of urban farmers, animals, aquaponics running, insects and food a tour becomes a very fun thing to take the family or a date out for an adventure. the milwaukee Green Tours may make a comeback as well starting at the farm and then making their way to all of the urban farms and green spaces in the city.
Number three would be plants from seed. Weve found plants grown from seed is the most ethical way to grow and often times we get attached to the plants in the greenhouse. Starters are a great way to make a little extra cash and provide for the community.
Number four would be Made For Love education programs for youth, high school and even college students. This is hands on experience on the farm helping grow food and keeping the site active and clean while teaching the students about everything that goes into operating an urban farm. Things the students learn is when to seed, when to plant outside, when to water and how often, how to manage insects organically, harvesting and pruning practices, as well as marketing, social media, and general business skills.
Number five will be the return of Collab Officials Music Venue offering small intimate speakeasy shows. Often free or low cost shows allowing people to volunteer in exchange for tickets to get younger people involved on the farm.
Number seven is general good news for the community online to follow. Good news is so powerful in providing hope and cutting through the other noise onine. The Collaborative Farm is one of those projects that has the ability to do just that.
CEO of Ultimate Farm Collaborative - Tyler A.C. Schmitt
