Market research is not rocket science, but it is important to determine the viability of your operation or business. We want you to be successful, so please take this first step seriously. You will need to find answers to the following questions:

What crops are selling well in your area?

Who is buying these crops?

How much are they buying? How frequently are they buying?

How much are they paying for the crops they buy?

What crops are rare/hard to find in your area?

What are the high-ticket crops in your area?

What packaging is being used? Is it preferred by the buyers?

Collect contact information from produce buyers working for your local supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and restaurants. Interview them. Don’t worry, they won’t bite! Find out the prices they pay and their willingness and ability to purchase their food locally. If you need help getting started, just give us a call.

After completing your research, you know that your operation or business is viable. Now it’s time to prepare its foundation:

Legally

Submit the paperwork for your greenhouse building permit and your business incorporation.

Physically

Prepare your greenhouse. From the floors to the doors, everything should be designed with intention. Consider how your crops will be transported to their buyers. Be sure you are equipped with storage space the withstands your climate. Ask your Envirevo system expert for advice.

Financially

Work with your bank, venture capitalists, family or friends to raise the necessary funds to begin your operation. Consider setting up a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Tell your friends and ask them to spread the word. You could even pre-sell shares as a way to raise some initial cash! Get insurance on your greenhouse and supplies in case of a natural disaster. Not sure how to start? Give us a call!

Technologically

Be sure that your produce buyers have an easy way to place and edit orders with you. You will need a unique farm name and logo so your market can easily find, identify, and connect with you. Some farms build their own websites, while others use Facebook and other social media to connect with their markets.

Emotionally

Starting a growing operation will change your life. Your weekly routines will be determined by your crop cycles. Your relationships with your community will change. Your financial situation will change. Be sure you have considered how you will handle these changes. Remember, Envirevo has been helping new and experienced growers get returns on their hydroponic investments for decades. If you have worries, let us know.

With your foundation prepared, it is time to set up your operation or business.

Greenhouse Setup

If you are setting up a new greenhouse, take delivery of your greenhouse and build it. Setting up your greenhouse will take time, but the process is simple. Depending on size and type, you may want to give your team two to five weeks to construct your greenhouse.

System Setup

Now comes the fun part! Unpack your Envirevo Hydroponics Kit and set it up. In our Get Growing! Bundles, we include all of the parts you will need, even some spares! Utilize our consulting services to get the help of our system experts. We will be there to help you dial in the system and plant your first batch of seeds.

Utilize our consulting services to get the help of our system experts. We will be there to help you dial in the system and plant your first batch of seeds.

Sales Setup

Once you have planted seeds, you will have approximately 6 weeks to secure orders for the first of many harvests. Return to your list of buyers from the research phase, and let them know when your crops will be ready. As you build out your customer list, you will want to understand details regarding delivery times and locations, packaging requirements, and quality standards. Utilize our subscription services for all your hassle-free packaging needs like labels, bags, clamshells, and boxes.