FARMING-AS-A SERVICE TEAM
Your Partner for Vertical Farming Success.
Our Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS) Team consists of experienced indoor farmers, consultants, and advisors – fully committed to your success. We understand the challenges and aspirations that growers and investors face, and have assembled a dedicated team to guide and support our client’s farming operations.
With Cultivatd by your side, you’ll have the support of a team that shares your passion, and the experience to help you foresee issues and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking guidance or a seasoned veteran looking to scale up, our Farm Services Team will provide tailored solutions to help your farm flourish and thrive.
Pricing
Start-Up Service
Onsite farm managers to start, test, and begin production for your new indoor farming facilities.- System Setup: Setting system levels and providing supply management recommendations for proper crop and water management.
- Crop Testing: Testing the farm system to support the first harvest and correct any issues impacting crop growth.
- Operational Training: Operational training on SOPs, farming system and crop management for farm staff.
Farm Management Service
We work with new and existing indoor ag companies looking for experienced indoor master growers, farm managers, and maintenance technicians to fully manage and operate their indoor facilities.- Agribusiness Management: Farm operations, supply management, hiring and operational training.
- Crop Management: Crop management and maximization from seed to harvest.
- System Monitoring: Monitoring and tracking of environmental controls such as water, lighting and HVAC.
- Expert Consulting: A team of industry experts available to address any issues or questions along the way.
Consulting Services
Custom-tailored operational and business support for growers and investors.- Industry Knowledge: A team of industry expert consultants available to answer any indoor farming related questions.
- Dedicated Experts: Monthly retainer and project-based services available for onsite projects.
- Flexible: Access to remote specialists from across the CEA industry for as little as one hour to discuss your questions.
TESTIMONIAL
"Farming-as-a-Service has been way better than expected… Cody Bourget, Cultivatd’s Director of Farm Operations, is great, and has been a saviour, guiding our team and overcoming operational hurdles we’ve experienced.”
Omar El-Sady - Future Farms, Egypt
FULLY-MANAGED FARM OPERATIONS
We work with indoor ag companies looking for experienced indoor farm managers to fully operate their facilities.
Maximizing production to ensure a quick ROI, our team is responsible for making data-driven decisions that boost your farm’s productivity and improve overall efficiency.
How It Works
We will provide a Senior Farm Operations Manager and / or Maintenance Technician to lead and operate your farm(s). With our support, your organization will employ the remaining local labour for packaging and harvesting under the direction and supervision of the Senior Farm Operations Manager. We will take care of all training, onboarding and scheduling.
A dedicated remote support team will also be available to address any issues, farming challenges or operational concerns.
CROP MANAGEMENT
Crop management and maximization from seed to harvest.
AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Farm operations, supply management, hiring and operational training.
SYSTEM MONITORING
Monitoring and tracking of environmental controls such as water, lighting and HVAC.
EXPERT CONSULTING
A team of industry experts available to address any issues or questions along the way.
START-UP SERVICES
Bypass the indoor farming “learning curve” and fast-track your way to growing healthy crops with farm services geared to getting your new vertical farm up and running fast!
Our dedicated team of indoor farmers provide in-depth training on the system, production techniques, and prepare a Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outline for future referrence. Our goal is to transfer skills and insight to help you and your team effectively manage and operate the farm.
How It Works
Our farmers are trained on a variety of systems. Once onsite, our team will set up system levels, establish SOPs, and work through your first harvest. Once the system is operating efficiently, our farmers will provide a full knowledge transfer to the head grower and other farm staff. We can also assist with onboarding and training new farmers and staff if needed.
Typically, we deploy two onsite farming specialists to start up a new facility. However this may vary based on the size and complexity of your facility.
SYSTEM SET-UP
Setting system nutrient levels and provide supply management recommendations for proper crop and water management.
CROP TESTING
Test the farm system to support the first harvest and correct any issues impacting crop growth.
OPERATIONAL TRAINING
Operational training based on SOPs, farming system, and crop management.
CONSULTING
Get the support you need, when you need it. Whether you are looking for one hour to discuss a crop failure or for a dedicated consultant on monthly retainer, we have the experts to help.
Once we have matched your request with an expert, someone from our team will send you an email with some potential meeting times and dates to kick things off! Sessions are a minimum of one hour but we are happy to schedule as much time as you need.
HOW IT WORKS
Once we have matched your request with an expert, someone from our team will send you an email with some potential meeting times and dates to kick things off! Sessions are a minimum of one hour but we are happy to schedule as much time as you need.
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Our team of indoor agricultural consultants work in areas across the CEA industry. Each has their own breadth of knowledge and experience applicable to address your farm’s needs.
CONTINUOUS SUPPORT
We hope to become your go-to consultants for any indoor farming challenges. Our dedicated team is ready to help around the clock and can provide onsite or remote support based on your needs.
DON'T GROW IT ALONE
We understand the complexities of navigating the technology and regulatory landscape in indoor farming. We’re here to simplify the process for you. From enterprise-scale performance testing and analyses to compliance and certification, training, SOP development, and expert guidance. We can help plan, document, and train your team to meet regulations and certifications like Global GAP.
With Cultivatd as your trusted partner, you’ll have more time and resources to focus on growing your business.
TECHNOLOGY AUDITING
Conducting a thorough technology audit is crucial when it comes to investing in new vertical farm equipment. Evaluating the performance, reliability, and compatibility of different technologies ensures that you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
We specialize in technology audits for ESG investors. Our experienced team meticulously assesses the functionality, efficiency, and suitability of various technologies, providing you with valuable insights to optimize your operations. We dig deep into the intricacies of the systems, analyzing their performance, scalability, and long-term viability.
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different technologies gives you the big picture and enables you to make confident choices with your investment. With the ever-evolving landscape of agtech, Cultivatd can help you choose technologies that align with your goals.
CERTIFICATION
In today’s competitive landscape, buyers are increasingly demanding certifications that demonstrate quality, sustainability, and compliance. Our expert team can guide you through the process, ensuring that your indoor farm meets the most rigorous criteria and stringent standards. By attaining these certifications, you will gain a competitive edge to lucrative offtake agreements, attract discerning buyers, who value transparency and responsible farming practices.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs)
Standard Operating Procedure documents (SOPs) outline the best practices and procedures that employees need to follow in their daily tasks. They are essential in the technical field of indoor farming, defining the correct processes for lighting, climate control, irrigation, nutrient management, cleaning, maintenance, and pest control.
SOPs enhance productivity, efficiency, and crop quality while ensuring compliance, accountability, and clarity of employee roles. By minimizing errors, waste, and resource usage, your SOP will be promoting consistency, quality control, and effective resource management in your farm!
TRAINING
Are you ready to take your indoor farming skills to the next level? Cultivatd provides personalized training to help growers (and teams) build and operate a successful indoor farm.
From crop selection to operational best-practices in the management of your entire farm, you’ll gain knowledge and skills on your specific journey towards becoming a master indoor grower.
COMPLIANCE
Achieving compliance as a seamless part of your operation is crucial for success. Cultivatd offers comprehensive compliance solutions tailored to your specific needs. We help you ensure your indoor farm meets all necessary requirements.
Our team of experts provides guidance, training, and support to streamline the compliance process with you.
UNIT ECONOMICS
Navigating the variables of unit economics in vertical farming requires a careful and informed approach. Scaling up operations introduces complexities that can impact costs, yields, and market dynamics. To make reliable financial projections, it is essential to have comprehensive feasibility studies and access to real-world data.
We understand the importance of accurate information and due diligence in decision-making. As an experienced third-party data verification auditor, we offer in-depth analysis and testing of technology to ensure you have a clear understanding of what you’re getting into before committing fully.
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