Planning and Predevelopment of a Community Farm on Saint Paul Island

The Project is the planning and predevelopment of a Community Farm which includes two greenhouses (one hot, one cool), a composting facility, a chicken house, facilities for retail sales of staple and perishable foods, and space for workshops and community gatherings. The location identified for the project is in the North Lukanin Hills Subdivision, Lot 2 Block 3. This 1-acre lot owned by the City of Saint Paul is adjacent to the Bulk Fuel Farm, Fire Station, Power Plant, and Public Works Machine Shop. The specific activities to be completed with awarded grant funds include the following:

• Business and feasibility planning,
• market research,
• community engagement,
• infrastructure planning, and
• conceptual design of retail space

The goal of the project is the establishment of a sustainable community food hub that improves access to and availability of staple and perishable foods and improves food supply chain resilience for the community of Saint Paul Island. The objectives are to ensure food security, promote food independence, improve nutritional intake, strengthen community ties, provide educational programs, and create new job opportunities. Grant funds will be used to assist in the development and launch of a new food retail project that ensures reliable access to fresh and nutritious food, contributing to food security; provides increased local food production, fostering self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imported food; and improves nutritional intake specifically for children, contributing to their overall health and development. .