SUNFLOWER FARMING BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

The company is a modern agricultural venture based in North Dakota focused on the specialized cultivation of sunflowers for the U.S. market. We integrate high-tech farming practices with on-site processing to produce edible seeds, culinary oil, and ornamental flowers, and we plan to scale from 50 hectares in 2026 to 275 hectares by 2035. Target customers are U.S. food manufacturers, specialty oil buyers, seed packagers, and floral wholesalers seeking traceable, domestic, sustainable supply. One-line: reliable, traceable sunflower products for U.S. buyers.

Core activities include precision planting, integrated pest and nutrient management, post-harvest seed processing, oil extraction, and grading/packaging for three product lines. What sets us apart is the combined on-farm processing for fresher product, full traceability, and a growth plan designed to produce $745,000 EBITDA in year one. Short-term goal: achieve 50 hectares, commercial processing capacity, and positive EBITDA in 2026; long-term goal: expand acreage to 275 hectares by 2035 and secure multi-year offtake agreements. One-line: scaled, vertically integrated sunflower production built for stable domestic supply.

Problem

U.S. food manufacturers, floral wholesalers, health-focused consumers, and artisanal producers lack a consistent domestic source of high-quality sunflower ingredients. Domestic supply chains are fragmented and inconsistent, forcing reliance on unstable international imports that vary in quality, traceability, non-GMO status, and production transparency.

Imported ornamental sunflowers suffer seasonal volatility and quality degradation; edible seeds and cold-pressed oils often lack verifiable non-GMO and agricultural-practice records; high-oleic culinary oil buyers struggle to find suppliers who meet specific nutritional profiles and steady volume requirements.

The market impact includes higher inventory buffers and procurement costs for manufacturers, reduced shelf life and increased waste for floral wholesalers, label and supply-chain risks for health-conscious brands, and inconsistent oil specs for artisanal producers—creating a clear need for a reliable domestic supplier that can deliver traceable, consistent sunflower products and support the business goal of $745,000 EBITDA in year one.

Solution

U.S. buyers face a fragmented, inconsistent supply of domestically sourced sunflower products and often rely on costly, opaque imports while consumers push for local, traceable options. Our centralized, data-driven production model addresses that gap by delivering consistent volume, quality, and traceability to food manufacturers and floral buyers.

We operate a specialized agricultural facility in North Dakota on 50 hectares in 2026, growing three sunflower varieties and integrating post-harvest processing—seed cleaning, drying, and oil bottling—to sell confectionery seeds, high-oleic oil, and ornamental stems. Target ROI: 51.98% Return on Equity. One-line: a single site producing snack seeds, high-oleic oil, and ornamental stems.

Mission Statement

We grow and deliver the highest-quality sunflower products to B2B and D2C customers by combining field-first innovation, strict agricultural traceability, and regenerative practices that strengthen local economies and consumer health. We commit to measurable sustainability, transparent sourcing, and diversified products that reduce risk and increase farm resilience. Our growth is disciplined and profit-focused, targeting $10.42 million EBITDA by 2035 through operational excellence and market-driven scale.

Key Success Factors

These core strengths drive our operational resilience, margin expansion, and fast capital recovery.

• Diversified revenue model reduces single-crop risk across seeds, oil, and meal.
• High-tech equipment & data-driven practices target yield gains and loss reduction from a 7.0% starting loss rate.
• Strong B2B relationships + growing D2C channel ensure steady demand for all product lines.
• Experienced management led by a Farm Manager at $80,000/year for complex operations.
• Rapid payback delivering a 20-month capital recovery horizon.

Financial Summary

Brief financial snapshot for the Executive Summary: the project reaches breakeven in May 2026, requires a minimum cash buffer of $398,000, and carries launch capex of $650,000.

Financial requirements: $398,000 minimum cash; launch capex $650,000; expected payback ~20 months and breakeven May-26.

Overall outlook: strong EBITDA growth to $10,420,000 by Year 10 with a 9% ten-year IRR and 51.98% ROE.

Funding Requirements

Total required funding is $1,048,000 to cover $650,000 in capital expenditures and $398,000 in working capital, supporting a Year 1 EBITDA of $745,000, projected Year 10 EBITDA of $10,420,000, breakeven in May 2026, a 51.98% ROE and a 9% IRR.