What will our start up costs be?

UPDATED 2/18/10
As we mentioned here, our kickstarter goal of $15,000 was the minimum amount we felt we needed in order to move forward with our expansion. Even beyond this budget, however, there are a number of additional tools and materials that will contribute greatly to the efficiency of our farm! Should we surpass our goal and have extra funds to use, we will invest in some of the following additional tools and services.

reusable delivery bins $200
greenhouse materials $3000
farm truck $4000
ice chests for storage $200
bed preparation rake $85
broad fork $150
wheelbarrow $150
forks/rakes/shovels $200
compost thermometer $110
knives $84
print & postage materials for zine $500
print & postage for posters/stickers $500
rain water catchment system $200
worm bins $50
chicken coop materials $100
chicks $50
shade structure $150
benches & tables $100
Total $9,829

And, below is our preliminary list of the most basic materials needed to get started with our expansion.

irrigation $700
hose/nozzle $140
wheelhoe $350
pinpoint seeder $240
tool shed & lock $500
fence/gate/lock $600
compost $500
manure $500
row cover $340
shade cloth $220
wash stand $100
perennial herbs & trees $300
seeds $500
amendments $250
truck rental/borrow $400
soil blockers (mini & medium) $60
potting soil (2 yards) $480
Total $6,180