Gaston County School Nutrition wishes to secure a company to manage the 1 acre farm located on the School Nutrition property. The purpose of the Farm is to supply organic produce to the School Nutrition department for use in the School Meal Program. The Farm requires planning, planting, maintenance, weeding, soil correction, irrigation management, pest management and harvesting, etc. Farm Management will serve as the consultant providing advice for the implementation of a heated/cooled greenhouse for year-round growing of cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce. A team member will manage the cultivation of crops in the greenhouse. Farm Management will support Gaston County Schools in educating the media and public about the farm. Assist with media visits, interviews, and educational content that highlights the farm’s role in providing fresh, sustainable produce and hands-on learning experiences for students. Seasonal produce will be provided to Gaston County Schools with primary focus on cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries and blueberries. Manage planting of donated seedlings when provided. Coordinate produce delivery schedule to School Nutrition ahead of time. Gaston County School Nutrition would like two (2) monthly price quotes 1. One (1) for farm management services without a greenhouse. 2. One (1) for farm management services including the management, harvesting, etc. of a heated/cooled greenhouse (approximately 30 x 90 ft.) that will contain a hydroponic system for growing lettuce
