Our Goals

FOR OUR LAND

Short term:

• Establish a tree nursery from seed

• Map out our land using arcGIS

• Conduct initial soil quality tests

• Evaluate carbon stocks using above and below ground modeling

• Plan for spring agroforestry planting 

• Begin biochar production and research 

• Introduce basalt as a soil amendment

• Build raised beds for horticulture

Long term:

• Model a replicable carbon-negative, financially-viable midwestern agroforestry system

• Offset operational carbon-emissions through sequestration

• Infuse Jewish land stewardship principles into our work

• Offset operational carbon-emissions through sequestration 

FOR OUR GROWTH

Short term:

• Establish non-profit status or partner with a fiscal sponsor

• Apply for grants to support our work in the short and long term

• Build relationships with partner organizations 

• Build lasting relationships with surrounding farms

• Design an inclusive apprenticeship program that empowers folks underrepresented in sustainability spaces.

• Post consistent educational content on our blog and social media platforms

Long term:

• Produce, market, and sell carbon-negative compost

• Distribute produce through farmers markets, CSAs, restaurants, and grocery stores