Horticultural Consulting Services

"Know before you grow" is a consulting philosophy that emphasizes the importance of conducting due diligence and comprehensive research before making investment decisions in a particular new industry or sector, such as vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The philosophy recognizes that investing without a deep understanding of the industry, including its challenges and opportunities, can lead to unnecessary risks and potentially costly mistakes. By conducting thorough research and analysis, investors can make informed decisions that increase their chances of success and mitigate potential risks. InoFarm's due diligence service thoroughly reviews all technical, economic, and best practices aspects of a potential investment target in CEA. The team applies an analytical and critical lens to evaluate the target's business plans and supporting documents, providing the investor with the relevant information needed to make an informed decision. This approach helps to reduce risks and identify the most opportune areas for innovation within the CEA industry.

These are crucial components for success in the CEA business. By being part of Association of Vertical Farming and having access to current evidence, proven technology, and up-to-date information, InoFarm provides its clients with a leading-edge market research service. This specialized service provides accurate data, tips from successful farms worldwide, and verified essential information to enable teams to make critical business decisions based on insights. There is a reason behind the lack of success of numerous start-up companies that ventured into vertical farming in the last few years. For project development, InoFarm's broad industry expertise ensures that clients' farming solutions are analyzed by a team with vast experience in operating farms, advising multiple investment groups, and working with hundreds of farm managers and CEA entrepreneurs worldwide. This ensures that the project aligns with the target customer profile and that clients are empowered with insights, industry trends, feedback, and numbers to ensure a successful go-to-launch strategy. By the end of the service, clients receive clear recommendations, areas of concern, and key insights for a successful launch.

Before embarking on your main construction project, it's wise to conduct a feasibility study and update your business plan. This can help you save both time and money down the line. Our team is equipped to guide you through the entire process, from market analysis and concept development to equipment procurement and financing. By the end of this step, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of your project, including specific timelines and financial details outlined in your handicraft business plan. Assessing Sustainability Defining sustainability can be challenging, but we're here to assist you! Our comprehensive framework examines numerous data points pertaining to natural resource utilization and can also address other subjects covered by a typical " Environmental, Social, and Governance " scorecard. By the end of the process, you'll gain a better comprehension of the aspects where your upcoming operation is making a positive impact, areas where improvement is needed, and possible solutions to tackle any unsatisfactory areas. Concept Development At the stage of Concept Development, we value your ideas and work closely with you to refine your concept and identify the core objectives. We will provide you with an overview of budget requirements and introduce you to various farm and business models. Our aim is to assist you through productive brainstorming sessions and collaborative work sessions, sharing relevant data to empower you. By the end of this stage, you will have a solid understanding of the scope and particulars of your project.

When creating a new farm, it is essential to guarantee that every farm component functions efficiently and generates revenue. InoFarm employs a distinctive design approach that takes into account various scenarios for incorporating your farm into the surrounding environment. We guide you through important decisions that pertain to the market, business strategy, product, software and hardware, farm layout, automation, and other crucial aspects. Our farm design deliverables assist in translating your business and operational plan into detailed specifications that can be easily developed by an engineering team into construction-ready documents. Let us assist you with the site analysis process using our comprehensive checklist and elimination method. Whether you have a greenhouse, indoor vertical, or rooftop farm, we have the expertise to help you choose the best investment option. We can assist you in designing your farming systems, structures, and workflow by creating a layout that will provide a clear understanding of how your operation will perform on a larger scale. We offer a farm design service that can provide construction-ready documents based on your existing plans. If you haven't decided on a site or crops yet, we can conduct a thorough feasibility study to help you make those decisions. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive service that meets all of your needs.

If you want your business to succeed, you need to choose the best equipment, technology and consumable suppliers. However, with so many options available, it can be challenging to sort through marketing claims and make a decision. How can you determine the most suitable choices for your operation? InoFarm has a helpful platform that assists you in making decisions for different crop types, varying scales, and various climates. It has worked in over five countries. Additionally, we provide a list of top technology providers and equipment partners that our clients can access with discounts, making things even more accessible. Do you ever wonder if you made the right choices for your farm's equipment, technology, or crops? According to the Global CEA Census, 75% of operators would choose differently if they had the chance to go back in time. InoFarm's Equipment Selection service can help you avoid any future regrets by matching your business goals, budget, produce, and climate with the most suitable equipment. Equipment Selection is suitable for anyone who needs to choose new equipment for their CEA operation. This includes new entrepreneurs who need advice on their entire suite of equipment, existing operators who are seeking guidance on the best solution for a particular challenge, and expanding farms looking to improve certain processes within their new facility.

If you want to prove the feasibility of your innovative product, InoFarm can help. With over 33 years of experience in content production and 17+ indoor farm consulting projects under our belt, we have the expertise to make your business stand out. We can build a prototype based on your business plan to ensure your project is viable. This will serve as additional documentation for successful fundraising.

InoFarm offers an education service sponsored by esteemed faculty members from a top-ranked universities in Canada and US. The training is based on academic scientific principles and is very thorough. Additionally, the International Association of Vertical Farming (AVF) conducts workshops covering every process step. These workshops are suited for a wide range of groups, including investors, large corporations, educational institutions, and anyone interested in exploring how urban agriculture could fit into their current projects or long-term strategic goals in North America.