Our Community Economic Development Program (CEDP) integrates vertical farming solutions with education, business development, and community engagement. The program helps communities build self-reliance and long-term economic resilience.
The CEDP provides scalable, low-cost farming solutions to help communities grow fresh, nutritious food while creating jobs and new economic opportunities. The program aims to:
Our Community Economic Development Program takes communities through an iterative framework for achieving local food security, empowering residents, and driving sustainable economic growth. By joining the program, communities can establish resilient, community-owned vertical farms that reduce reliance on external supply chains, create new job opportunities, and reinvest in local development. This integrated approach equips individuals with essential skills, fosters innovative business models, and lays the groundwork for long-term prosperity.
• Establish community-based vertical farms to ensure reliable access to fresh produce.
• Reduce dependence on external food supply chains, lowering costs and improving availability.
• Equip individuals with skills in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
• Provide the resources needed for communities to take control of their food production.
• Create jobs and business opportunities in farming, food sales, and local distribution.
• Develop sustainable revenue models that reinvest in the community.
• Implement circular economic systems where profits support further community development, education, and farm expansion.
• Contribute to the growth of others.
Our Community Economic Development Program (CEDP) is structured around four essential components that drive sustainability, empower communities, and foster economic growth. By integrating advanced vertical farming systems with comprehensive education and training, targeted market development, and a disciplined revenue reinvestment strategy, the program builds resilient, community-owned food systems that deliver long-term value.
Our farming units are designed for cost efficiency, high productivity, and ease of maintenance. Tailored to local climates and resources, our methods and systems ensure maximum output and are structured for community ownership and long-term sustainability.
We provide hands-on workshops and micro-credential programs that develop vital skills in vertical farming, sustainability, and business management. Our initiatives engage schools, youth programs, and community groups, empowering emerging leaders to expand and enhance local farming efforts.
Our program offers expert support to successfully market locally grown produce through channels such as markets, schools, restaurants, and retailers. We also guide the development of direct-to-consumer sales strategies and promote cooperative models to strengthen the local food economy.
A disciplined reinvestment framework ensures that profits are allocated to sustain ongoing impact. One-third of revenues supports labor costs for community-managed operations, one-third funds the expansion of farming systems and local initiatives, and the remaining third is reinvested in continuous training, technical support, and system upgrades.
By bringing food production closer to home, the program delivers a wide range of economic, social, and environmental benefits.
This is about more than farming, it's about reinvigorating communities with food systems knowledge, tools and capabilities for the modern age.
• Employment opportunities in farming, sales, and logistics.
• Support for small-scale farming enterprises.
• Profits stay in the community, boosting the local economy.
• Skills in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership.
• Strengthens local bonds and collaboration.
• Access to fresh, healthy produce for local families.
• Reduction in food miles and carbon footprint.
• Water-saving aeroponic farming techniques.
• Helps communities adapt to changing environmental conditions.
AUG’s Community Economic Development Program has already made a significant impact in communities by:
• Providing job training to reduce unemployment.
• Inspiring interest in agriculture, sustainability, and business
• Increasing access to nutritious, locally grown produce.
• Encouraging healthy eating habits and food independence.
• Reducing reliance on external food supply chains.
• Creating self-sustaining business models for long-term community benefit.
Since 2020, we’ve been dedicated to accelerating the growth of the vertical farming sector to combat hunger, enhance environmental sustainability, and foster positive community impact. Our efforts include developing affordable, scalable vertical farming solutions, creating resources for small farm businesses, and delivering educational and economic development programs. We align our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on food security, economic growth, and global education.
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