Capstone Project

Purpose

To show course proficiency by completing a chosen task from the capstone list. Note: You cannot submit work completed before the mentorship program. You must complete a project that is a result of what was learned in the course.

To encourage your participation as a community member who promotes mentorship for others who want to learn.

To earn back the $75 course fee.

To earn a course completion certificate and a collective branding logo of the year of completion.

Project List

1. Vision & Mission Statement

2. Product & Pricing List along with Pricing Calculator and Grow out worksheet so we know how you came up with your pricing.

3. Website or Lead Magnet

4. Branding (to include colors, fonts, and different forms of media which you intend to use to market your farm such as business cards, rack cards, packaging, farmers market tents, labeling etc…)

5. A Simplified Business Plan Business plans can be shorter and super simply but should include the following BOLD category information: Executive Summary Company Overview Company Summary Mission & Goals Capital Requests (if you have any and why) Location Markets Market Analysis Opportunities ( the potential market) Competition (your competition) SWOT Analysis Advantages Disadvantages Ownership/Management Products Operating Plan Sourcing Orders & Payment Facilities & Land Advanced Manufacturing Marketing

How to Complete

Turn your capstone project into the EKPA BOD via email at empirekpa@gmail.com.

All projects are due by December 31 2026 for those that desire to receive a refund of their $75 course cost.

Projects can be turned in after December 31 deadline for the certificate of completion or meeting the KPPA certified farm requirements (if that applies) but the course fee will not be refunded after December 31.