GREENHOUSE FARMING BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

HighPeak Farms draws its name from Denver’s high-altitude growing conditions and the company’s goal of peak-quality produce. We operate in the controlled-environment agriculture sector and run a high-tech greenhouse facility opening in 2026 in Denver, Colorado. We produce fresh, pesticide-free leafy greens, herbs, and select vine crops using advanced hydroponic and aeroponic systems. Primary activities include seed-to-harvest crop cycles, automated climate and nutrient management, packaging, and direct distribution to local grocers, restaurants, and subscription consumers. Target customers are health-conscious urban households, farm-to-table restaurants, and independent grocers within the Denver metro area. One-liner: hyper-local, year-round produce grown at scale for Denver’s chefs and families.

What sets us apart is continuous-year output, water-use efficiency, and tight quality control: we target 95% crop uniformity and a 75% reduction in water use versus field farming. Short-term goals (2026–2028) are to reach 1 hectare of cultivated area, prove gross margins above 40%, and establish three recurring wholesale accounts and a 500-subscriber direct channel. Long-term goals (2029–2036) are to scale to 5 hectares, diversify into packaged salad SKUs, and expand to two additional Colorado markets. Key risk controls include crop redundancy, seasonal SKU rotation, and a capital plan tied to per-hectare yield thresholds. One-liner: scalable, resource-efficient greenhouse farming designed to grow revenue and local food resilience.

Problem

Consumers and commercial buyers in the Denver metro area lack consistent access to high-quality, fresh produce year-round because seasonal swings and long-distance supply chains cause availability gaps and freshness loss.

Local chefs and foodservice operators routinely receive greens that have spent days in transit and arrive wilted and nutrient-depleted, while retail customers lack transparent information on origin and safety.

Traditional agriculture supplying the region relies on heavy water use and chemical inputs, creating measurable local environmental harm through water waste and chemical runoff; there is no reliable, local, pesticide-free source that delivers consistent quality and traceability year-round.

Result: a clear market gap for a hyper-local, controlled-environment solution that can supply Denver buyers with fresh, traceable produce consistently, enable predictable sourcing for chefs, and reduce regional environmental impact.

Solution

Consumers and businesses in the region lack consistent access to high-quality, local produce because seasonal limits and long supply chains reduce freshness, increase waste, and raise environmental costs. Our greenhouse provides same-day-harvest leafy greens, microgreens, and specialty herbs year-round to solve that gap.

We use controlled-environment hydroponic and aeroponic systems plus data-driven cultivation recipes to deliver predictable yields, pesticide-free crops, and lower water use, enabling steady weekly deliveries to grocery, restaurants, and distributors and consistent flavor profiles for chefs.

Financially, the operation targets an initial EBITDA of $72,000 and plans to reach financial breakeven by March 2026.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the local community with exceptionally fresh, sustainably grown produce year-round by eliminating seasonality, reducing food miles, and using advanced technology to deliver reliable, flavorful, and safe food. We aim to be the preferred partner for chefs, retailers, and consumers who value purity and quality while achieving a 14.4% return on equity and strengthening local food security.

Key Success Factors

Success depends on operational freshness, year-round production, diversified revenue, tight resource control, and predictable margins driving 2035 EBITDA targets.

• 24-hour harvest-to-delivery window ensuring peak product freshness and premium positioning.
• 365-day production enabled by climate control and LED systems, outcompeting seasonal farms.
• Diversified revenue mix from B2B contracts plus a stable DTC subscription program.
• Low yield loss maintained below 2.0% through efficient resource and post-harvest management.
• Controlled energy cost at 6% of revenue supporting predictable margins toward $3,682,000 EBITDA (2035).

Financial Summary

Brief financial snapshot for the Executive Summary.

Financial requirements: Total initial CAPEX $3,300,000; breakeven in Mar-26 (month 3); payback 84 months; minimum cash -$2,333,000 occurring Jan-28.

Overall outlook: profitable scale-up with positive EBITDA by 2026 and growing to $3,682,000 by 2035.

Funding Requirements

We seek $5,633,000 to fund the 1-hectare greenhouse launch in 2026 and cover working capital to bridge the projected cash shortfall in Jan-2028.

The plan projects 2026 EBITDA $72,000, 2035 EBITDA $3,682,000, breakeven by March 2026 (month 3), ROE 14.4%, IRR 0.02%, initial CapEx $3,300,000, and a payback period of 84 months.