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1 | Ocean Farm Site Access Evaluation Checklist | ||
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3 | Farm Access | ||
4 | The site is accessible Your site may be accessed by boat if it is a subtidal site, or by wading out if it is an intertidal site. Consider ease of access, generally, as well as how you will transport harvested product and equipment. | ||
5 | Parking is Avaiable on the Shore | ||
6 | The site is near the boat launch, slip, or mooring Consider travel time via boat; fuel costs, anchorage and moorings along route, and safety considerations. | ||
7 | The launch, slip, or mooring accessible (and ice-free) during winter Some marinas may limit access during winter months. Does the harbor freeze during winter? Is there infrastructure in place that will enable you to access your site throughout the growing season(s)? | ||
8 | There is other infrastructure (restrooms, storage locker, warehouse) that you I could utilize when on shore Storage may be necessary for anchors, buoys, lines, and other farming gear. Consider local storage options and amenities at the site (or at home). Off-site container rental may be an option. | ||
9 | Seed Access | ||
10 | I have access to the seeds for the crop I'd like to grow. | ||
11 | The purchase price for the seed is affordable. | ||
12 | There is more than one seed supplier in my area. | ||
13 | The seed is available for outplanting at an oportune time. Kelp seed is generally available in New England between October and December. | ||
14 | I have reviewed licenses and permits needed for transporting and growing this seed. | ||
15 | Market Access | ||
16 | There is demand for the products I want to grow. | ||
17 | I have a plan for selling my product. | ||
18 | There are wholesale purchasers who will buy my crop. | ||
19 | I am familiar with the market size for my crop. | ||
20 | The sale unit and price for wholesale markets will be profitable for my business. | ||
21 | Other markets options are available. | ||
22 | I could sell my product directly to consumers. | ||
23 | The Workbook was created by GreenWave in collaboration with our partners at the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) | ||
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28 | The Workbook was created by GreenWave in collaboration with our partners at the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) | ||