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OCEDaedga 1-25 <br /> <br />Project: Expanding Farm Operations through Infrastructure Investment Scope: 1. Wash Pack Area: Building <br />a dedicated space equipped with washing, drying, and packaging equipment to prepare produce for market <br />and delivery. 2. Cold Storage Unit: Installation of a walk-in cooler in the existing metal structure to store <br />harvested produce at optimal temperatures. Intent: 1. To Increase Market Reach: Expand our customer base <br />by becoming a dependable and reliable source of local produce. 2. To Improve Produce Quality: Maintain <br />the freshness of our produce through optimal storage and proper processing. 3. To Ensure Food Safety: <br />Prepare for compliance with USDA FSMA regulations by establishing a dedicated processing area for <br />washing, packing, and storing produce. 4. To Enhance Operational Efficiency: Streamline our workflow to <br />minimize pre- and post-harvest losses. 5. To Create Jobs: Generate employment opportunities, particularly <br />during peak seasons. Overall goal: To increase market access, improve the quality and safety of our <br />produce, and enhance our farm's operational efficiency by constructing vital infrastructure including a wash <br />pack station and a cold storage unit. By investing in these vital infrastructure upgrades, we can reliably serve <br />our community, increase our farm's profitability, and contribute to local food security. <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 655ACAEF-B2E2-4E68-8246-7AC7415E1D2C