Growcer Fund unlocks local food for more people with an upfront investment up to 75% lower than purchasing a farm outright.
Growcer Fund is a solution for the future of agriculture and an enabler of local food for all.
It’s a partnership between a farm operator and the Fund.
Being a part of Growcer Fund reduces upfront costs up to 75% compared to an outright purchase.
Start growing sooner and maximize cost efficiency for your project.
Get your questions answered by joining a free intro session about partnering with Growcer Fund.
How It Works
The Fund provides the modular farm, technical support (including capital maintenance), and ongoing support.
While the farm operator prepares the site, runs the farm, and handles the produce sales and/or distribution.
This partnership combines Growcer’s cutting-edge technology with the farm operator’s local knowledge, benefiting both sides and making year-round sustainable farming possible with reduced risk.
Shared Risk and Reward
Grow and distribute your produce, your way, supported by experts.
Security
Access to Growcer’s best-in-class technology, support, and community for a reasonable cost.
Flexibility
After 8 years, operators have the flexibility to buy the farm or continue as is.
Explore the affordability and security that comes from partnering with Growcer Fund.
Understand if Growcer Fund is a fit for you during this 30-minute introduction session. Join to understand how partnering with the Fund works and what is included for all operators.
Gain clarity on what you, as a farm operator, need to get started with details into the application process, eligibility requirements, and your next steps.
Introduction to Growcer Fund
Key Takeaways:
The Basics: What is Growcer Fund?
How does partnering with the Fund work?
What is included when you’re a farm operator with Growcer Fund?
What are the costs to get started?
What are the eligibility requirements?
What is the application process?
10,000,000+
Servings of produce and counting
To date, communities and institutions have used Growcer farms to grow more than 10 million servings annually of local, nutritious greens across North America.
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You can grow 10,466 lbs of fresh produce per year with one Growcer farm.
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The farm needs 25 hours of work per week to be maintained. However, anticipate that the hours will fluctuate day-to-day when you are doing more labour-intensive tasks such as harvesting. Depending on how you run your Growcer farm, you will also need to account for hours spent on non-growing tasks such as packaging, marketing, and community engagement.
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Yes, we are here to help you every step of the way from assessing your eligibility to putting together an application to Growcer Fund. Book a meeting to start the conversation today.
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Capital maintenance includes any capital costs over $200. For example, HVAC repairs, pond liner repairs, and/or equipment upgrades.
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It depends on your team’s preparation to provide supporting documentation for your application, which can include anything from business plans to financial records. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple months. Speak with the team to determine if working with Growcer Fund is right for you and your project.