Objective: To aggregate technical metrics on regional food systems, specifically focusing on boutique production and high-margin retail penetration in the South Sound.
1. Farm Profile & Land Context
- Farm/Garden Name: ____________________
- Location: (City & County) ____________________
- Agricultural Setting:
- [ ] Urban: (City center, rooftop, or vacant lot)
- [ ] Peri-Urban: (Edge of city/suburbs, 1–5 acres)
- [ ] Rural: (Greater county area, larger acreage)
- Production Scale:
- [ ] Micro-Scale: (< 1,000 sq ft)
- [ ] Boutique/City Farm: (1/4 Acre – 1 Acre)
- [ ] Small-Scale Commercial: (1+ Acres)
2. The “Scoreboard” Data (Technical Metrics)
This data helps us compare the efficiency of different growing environments.
- Primary Growing Method:
- [ ] In-Ground / Raised Beds (Traditional)
- [ ] Vertical Growing (Hydroponic towers, shelving, or wall systems)
- [ ] Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA): (Greenhouse, indoor grow room, or shipping container)
- Infrastructure: (e.g., High-tunnel, LED lighting, automated irrigation) ____________________
- Soil Health Data: Do you have a recent soil test (NPK/Heavy Metals)? (Yes/No)
- Water Source: (e.g., Municipal, Well, Rain Catchment, Recycled) ____________________
- Estimated Annual Yield: (Total lbs/units OR Gross Sales $) ____________________
3. Revenue & Economic Connectivity
Boutique farming relies on diversified income. Check all that apply to your business model:
- Sales Channels:
- [ ] Boutique Retail Partner: (Specialized local shops, Black-owned retail partners)
- [ ] Direct-to-Consumer: (CSA, Farmers Markets)
- [ ] Institutional/Wholesale: (Restaurants, Schools, Food Hubs)
- Agritourism & Education:
- [ ] Workshops: (Classes, skill-sharing, or farm tours)
- [ ] Agritourism: (Farm stays, pick-your-own, or onsite events)
- Barriers to Growth: (e.g., High energy costs for CEA, Zoning for workshops, Land cost) ____________________
4. Digital Directory & Privacy
- Public Listing: Would you like your farm/brand listed in our public Resource Directory? (Yes/No)
- Contact for Research: Can InfoFarm contact you for data case studies or peer-to-peer workshops? (Yes/No)
- Email/Phone: ____________________
🔒 Privacy & Data Use Statement (The “Safe Share” Blurb)
Your data, protected. InfoFarm uses the technical metrics collected here to build a “Scoreboard” for regional food security—showing the power of boutique farming over commodity models. Individual yield and financial data are anonymized in our public reports. We only display your farm’s name and location in the public directory if you gave explicit consent above. We value your intellectual property as much as your harvest.