Physical Capital

Built capital is the stock of fully functioning infrastructure that does not degrade
other forms of capital including natural capital. Built capital includes buildings,
sewer treatment plants, manufacturing and processing plants, energy, transportation,
communications infrastructure, technology and other built assets. Investment
in physical capital is in construction, renovation, and maintenance. Physical capital
depreciates with use and requires ongoing investment to maintain its value. The
income or earnings generated by physical capital exist only in relation to its use. For
example, sewer and water treatment plants contribute to human capital (health).
Schools contribute to human capital (skill development) and social capital (if they
are used as community gathering places) and may contribute to natural capital (if
they include natural areas that are maintained or protected by the school).

Full Service local, natural health food store

Natures Food Market of Berlin's picture

Submitted by Natures Food Ma... on

We are expanding and emphasizing our already existing local food offerings. We have been in business over 30 years and have a great customer base. We are looking for local, organic produce growers or distributors and a source for local, fresh sandwiches or prepared deli foods for our location. This can provide a great opportunity for locals to expose their products to a large visitor base.

Ohio City Farm and Farm Stand

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Submitted by Margaret Fitzpatrick on

The Ohio City Farm, has transformed nearly six acres behind CMHA’s Riverview Towers to create an cluster of urban farms. Partners: The Refugee Response, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Central Roots and CMHA Green Team. These groups grow and sell fresh produce at the Ohio City Farm Stand, we proudly accept EBT.

Developing a custom grazing operation on leased land

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Submitted by parafarmer on

The business I am planning is a custom grazing operation on leased land. My customers will be local dairy and beef producers. I will charge a monthly fee per head to graze replacement heifers, dry cows, and stockers year round. Land lease amounts will be established by Animal Units per acre. Sound sustainable holistic management practices will be used in all aspects of the business. The business will employ myself and two employees, who will provide the daily labor required to move cattle and track animal perfornance.

WayneOH Urban Calf

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Submitted by Brian Gwin on

This is an early stage concept of developing an urban dairy heifer or jersey / beef cross nursery to post weaning unit in a vacant industrial facility. These animals would be targeted to populate expansion farms in NEO / W. PA. Urban jobs are a priority and many specialty crop and aquaculture projects are linking to workforce development and programs for troubled youth / adults. Why not livestock too?

On Point Hydroponics Greenhouse Project summury

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Submitted by On Point Hydroponics on

On Point Hydroponics will provide organic produce to Columbus Ohio. We plan to construct a 7,000 sq ft greenhouse within Franklin County. Our greenhouse will include hydroponic systems that we currently sell at our site Onpointhydroponics.com. We intend to grow hardy vegetables including micro greens and herbs. Some of our crops will be specialty crops that are harder to find year round. Our produce will be certified organic and will be sold here in Columbus Ohio.

Growing the Greener Gardener

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Submitted by Laurie on

Our customers primarily want (and will get) Good, convenient, healthy food that is competitively priced.
Some also want quiet or low carbon lawn services, some want help moving to healthier lifestyles.
Our main services are:
1. Installing and often maintaining bio-friendly vegetable gardens
2. Producing
3. Lawn care

Cold Storage Rental

nathanhilbert's picture

Submitted by nathanhilbert on

As a small-scale producer, I have recently experienced the lack of cold storage units in the Wayne County area when I was looking for a place to store poultry. With the growing number of other small-scale producers in the area, there has been a huge influx of seasonal, fresh produce and meat products. Producers have the opportunity to maintain premium prices over a longer period of time by storing their products for times of low supply of similar products.

Countryside Initiative Farms

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Submitted by Katie M Myers on

The Countryside Initiative farms are located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and exist through a unique partnership with Countryside Conservancy and the National Park Service. Farmers sign a long term lease and farm sustainably within the National Park.

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