CASSAVA FARMING BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

Midwest Cassava Co. — named for its base in the U.S. Midwest and focus on cassava — is a 2026-launch agricultural enterprise operating in the specialty crop and food-ingredient sector. We grow and supply high-quality cassava roots and basic processed forms (washed fresh roots, frozen bulk, and dried chips) to business customers. Our core activities pair large-scale farming with precision agriculture (soil sensors, satellite imagery, variable-rate irrigation) to maximize yield, reduce input cost, and deliver consistent, traceable lots. One-liner: we provide a domestic, data-driven source of cassava tailored for industrial food processors.

We sell exclusively B2B to food processors and manufacturers focused on gluten-free and ethnic foods, signing forward contracts to stabilize volumes and prices. What sets us apart is a supply-chain-first model: on-farm traceability, predictable week-by-week delivery windows, and contracts that hedge buyers against import volatility. Short-term goals: begin commercial planting in Spring 2026, complete first harvest in 2027, and secure five anchor contracts totaling 3,000 metric tons within 18 months. Long-term goals: scale to 5,000 acres by 2032 and add an in-house starch-extraction line to capture higher margin. One-liner: we aim to be the resilient domestic alternative to volatile cassava imports.

Problem

U.S. food manufacturers face a critical shortage of high-quality domestically grown cassava, creating price volatility, inconsistent raw-material quality, and long lead times that disrupt starch and flour production schedules and raise compliance costs.

Existing supply chains rely on imports with variable harvests and trade risk, leaving processors underserviced; a reliable local partner launching in 2026 that can stabilize supply, quality, and lead time is necessary. One line: domestic, consistent cassava supply is missing.

Solution

We operate a data-driven, vertically integrated cassava farm in the Southern United States that supplies predictable, domestic cassava at industrial scale, reducing trade risk and emissions. This answers a clear market need: U.S. food manufacturers currently depend on inconsistent, expensive imports that create long lead times, quality swings, and price volatility.

The farm starts at 50 hectares in 2026 and scales to 1,000 hectares by 2035 to meet processor volumes, deliver weekly, traceable shipments, and provide consistent yield timing that small local farms cannot match.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to be the premier domestic provider of high-quality cassava products in the United States by applying precision agriculture and data-driven cultivation to strengthen the U.S. food supply chain. We commit to sustainable farming practices, reliable B2B partnerships, and consistent quality that supports the gluten-free and ethnic food industries. We will innovate, scale, and deliver measurable value to customers, employees, and stakeholders while reducing environmental impact.

Key Success Factors

Our success is driven by precise yield forecasting, an experienced agronomy-led team, scalable acreage, lean operations through technology, and stable B2B contracts.

• Proprietary yield-forecasting model — reduces waste and maximizes net sellable volume.
• Agronomy-led management team — deep U.S. agriculture experience for reliable operations.
• Scalable production footprint — plan to expand from 50 to 1,000 hectares over 10 years.
• Technology-driven cost structure — optimizes labor and resource use to preserve margins.
• Long-term B2B supply contracts — secure revenue and position for market leadership.

Financial Summary

Breakeven in Jan 2026; payback in 43 months; ten-year EBITDA climbs from -$133,000 (2026) to $14,442,000 (2035).

Required upfront capital includes known CAPEX of $770,000 and minimum cash buffer of $16,000; expected overall ROE is 58.53% with an IRR of 0.05% and a 43-month payback.

Financial outlook: profitable from month one with scalable revenue and rising EBITDA.

Funding Requirements

We require a capital injection of USD 770,000 to fund 2026 startup and first-year operations; we project breakeven in January 2026 and full payback within 43 months.