ACTIVE FARM DETAILS

Southern Fresh Farms uses a proven method of vertical hydroponic farming developed by Verti-Go, which utilizes a smaller land space for a higher crop yield. It is above-ground, so they do not incur flooding or damage during SWFL rainy season. It also happens to be the same company that Walt Disney World uses at Epcot the Land.

  • The Farm does not employ large-scale equipment nor burn a lot of fuel.

  • The farm uses less water because they grow row on top of row on top of row

  • utilizing an efficient irrigation system, resulting in high production rates.

  • The farm employs windmills to aerate the retention pond

  • Their planting season is in September with harvesting throughout the season

  • Southern Fresh Farms makes healthy eating affordable and attainable

  • The farm grows more on a quarter acre of land than a 5-acre traditional farm

  • Their shipping footprint is practically non-existent

  • Considering Lee County, FL is approximately only 10% Agricultural and of that 10%, traditionally all that is grown is potatoes, eggplant and squash, Southern Fresh Farms is so unique and crucial to the local community with their various array of farm production

Highlights of Verti-Gro systems

(as used in Walt Disney World Epcot’s the Land)

Growing Towers Present at Farm:
560 Towers, 2240 Pots, ~8,960 Plants

  • Allows for high-density growing with plant densities of 5 to 10 times that of a field and 3 to 5 times the density for certain crops grown in greenhouses.

  • More production in less space.

  • Less capital outlay per plant space.

  • Less water, fertilizer, and pesticides.

  • A cleaner, more nutritional product.

  • An insulated container for better root growth.

  • More crop versatility.

  • Can be used anywhere (greenhouses, tunnels, outdoors) and is Easier to plant and harvest

Produce Grown at the Farm includes

• 7 different lettuces

• Tomatoes

• Cherry tomatoes

• Beets

• Onions

• Sweet potatoes

• Red skin potatoes

• Basil

• Cilantro

• Broccoli

• Cauliflower

• Green beans

• Celery

• Corn & Squash

Additional Produce sold at the Farm includes

• Eggs

• Butter

• Cheese curds

• Dressings

• Florida Chips

• Seasonings

• Jelly & Jam from their Amish vendor

• Local Seafood when available

• Local Meats when available

Farm Market Appliances

  • 1 Kysor 3 Door Glass Front Display Cooler/Refrigerator
    (New Costs $8k/$15K, Used $4800/$6000)

  • 1 Atosa Stainless Steel 3 Door Refrigerator
    (New Costs $6K, Used Costs $4k)

  • 1 True Stainless Steel 2 Door Refrigerator
    (New $5K, Used $1,500)

  • 1 Everest Prep Table Cooler/Refrigerator
    (New $3,000, Used $1,500)

Farm Animals

  • 2 Holstein Steers named Henry & Bob
    (Current costs would range in the $900 to $3,000 price range)

  • 1 Brangus Steer named Moofasa
    (Current Costs would be between $300 to $500)

  • 2 Mini Donkeys named Murphy & Betsy (Costs would be in the range of $200 to $2,500)

  • 1 Angus/Sussex Steer named Koda
    (Costs would be between $1,000 to $3,000 – not included in the sale)

  • 1 Nebraska Bison
    (not included in the sale)

  • 3 Female Nubian Goats