Management Question

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Industry & Market Analysis

• Overview of the equine industry in Wellington, FL
• Customer segmentation and buyer personas
• Market size (TAM, SAM, SOM)
• Competitor analysis (traditional feed, hydroponic fodder, imports)

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Learning Objectives

By completing this capstone, students will be able to:

1. Conduct industry and market research in a niche agricultural sector
2. Design a scalable controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) operation
3. Develop a viable financial model for a startup venture
4. Apply regulatory, ethical, and sustainability considerations
5. Communicate a professional, investor-ready business plan

Business Concept Constraints

Your business plan must adhere to the following constraints:

• The company grows barley using repurposed or purpose-built shipping containers
• Production is local or regionally focused on Wellington, Florida
• Primary customers are equestrian stakeholders (barns, trainers, owners, veterinarians, or feed distributors)
• The business emphasizes at least one differentiator:
• Superior nutrition
• Biosecurity & traceability
• Sustainability & water efficiency
• Reliability & supply-chain resilience

Required Deliverables

1. Written Business Plan (1520 pages)

Your business plan must include the following sections:

A. Executive Summary

• Mission, vision, and value proposition
• Product offering and target market
• Financial highlights and funding needs

B. Company & Product Description

• Legal structure and ownership
• Description of the barley (variety, form, nutritional benefits)
• Competitive advantage

C. Industry & Market Analysis

• Overview of the equine industry in Wellington, FL
• Customer segmentation and buyer personas
• Market size (TAM, SAM, SOM)
• Competitor analysis (traditional feed, hydroponic fodder, imports)

D. Operations & Technology Plan

• Container design and layout
• Growing process (inputs, outputs, yield cycles)
• Biosecurity and quality control measures
• Labor, logistics, and distribution

E. Regulatory & Risk Considerations

• Agricultural and zoning regulations in Florida
• Feed safety standards
• Risk assessment (biological, operational, market, climate, legal)

F. Marketing & Sales Strategy

• Pricing model
• Branding and positioning
• Customer acquisition strategy
• Partnerships (barns, vets, feed stores)

G. Sustainability & Ethics

• Water and energy usage
• Waste management
• Animal welfare implications
• Environmental and community impact

H. Financial Plan (3-year projections)

• Startup costs
• Operating expenses
• Revenue model
• Cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis
• Scenario &/or Sensitivity analysis

I. Implementation Timeline

• Key milestones (pilot, launch, scaling)
• Staffing plan

2. Investor Pitch Deck (1012 slides)

A concise, professional pitch designed for investors or lenders, including:

• Problem & solution
• Market opportunity
• Business model
• Traction assumptions
• Financial snapshot
• Funding request and use of funds

3. Oral Presentation (10 minutes)

Teams will present their business plan to a panel acting as:

• Investors
• Agricultural experts
• Equine industry stakeholders