Management Question

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Industry & Market Analysis

Overview of the equine industry in Wellington, FL
Customer segmentation and buyer personas
Market size (TAM, SAM, SOM)
Competitor analysis (traditional feed, hydroponic fodder, imports)

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Learning Objectives

By completing this capstone, students will be able to:

Conduct industry and market research in a niche agricultural sector
Design a scalable controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) operation
Develop a viable financial model for a startup venture
Apply regulatory, ethical, and sustainability considerations
Communicate a professional, investor-ready business plan

Business Concept Constraints

Your business plan must adhere to the following constraints:

The company grows barley using repurposed or purpose-built shipping containers
Production is local or regionally focused on Wellington, Florida
Primary customers are equestrian stakeholders (barns, trainers, owners, veterinarians, or feed distributors)
The business emphasizes at least one differentiator:
Superior nutrition
Biosecurity & traceability
Sustainability & water efficiency
Reliability & supply-chain resilience

Required Deliverables

1. Written Business Plan (1520 pages)

Your business plan must include the following sections:

A. Executive Summary

Mission, vision, and value proposition
Product offering and target market
Financial highlights and funding needs

B. Company & Product Description

Legal structure and ownership
Description of the barley (variety, form, nutritional benefits)
Competitive advantage

C. Industry & Market Analysis

Overview of the equine industry in Wellington, FL
Customer segmentation and buyer personas
Market size (TAM, SAM, SOM)
Competitor analysis (traditional feed, hydroponic fodder, imports)

D. Operations & Technology Plan

Container design and layout
Growing process (inputs, outputs, yield cycles)
Biosecurity and quality control measures
Labor, logistics, and distribution

E. Regulatory & Risk Considerations

Agricultural and zoning regulations in Florida
Feed safety standards
Risk assessment (biological, operational, market, climate, legal)

F. Marketing & Sales Strategy

Pricing model
Branding and positioning
Customer acquisition strategy
Partnerships (barns, vets, feed stores)

G. Sustainability & Ethics

Water and energy usage
Waste management
Animal welfare implications
Environmental and community impact

H. Financial Plan (3-year projections)

Startup costs
Operating expenses
Revenue model
Cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis
Scenario &/or Sensitivity analysis

I. Implementation Timeline

Key milestones (pilot, launch, scaling)
Staffing plan

2. Investor Pitch Deck (1012 slides)

A concise, professional pitch designed for investors or lenders, including:

Problem & solution
Market opportunity
Business model
Traction assumptions
Financial snapshot
Funding request and use of funds

3. Oral Presentation (10 minutes)

Teams will present their business plan to a panel acting as:

Investors
Agricultural experts
Equine industry stakeholders

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