Cross Lane Acres | Application Preview
Cross Lane Acres is seeking government grants to expand animal housing and broaden public product offerings. The business envisions developing a farm-to-table model over the next five years, featuring various products.
The applicant, a full-time working mother of two, is dedicated to preserving agriculture and inspiring young women to tackle challenges. In a competitive landscape that includes Lane Valley Farms, Zenz Farms, and MX6 Ranch, Cross Lane Acres leverages a unique background rooted in farming. Having grown up on a family dairy farm, the applicant has firsthand experience with the industry's challenges, particularly after the family farm's closure in 2013 due to commercial pressures. With a strong personal commitment to sustainable farming practices, the applicant has built the business independently and aims to connect consumers directly with fresh, local food.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 4765 Hawkins rd
Location: Jackson, MI, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
I would like to expand the animal housing to be able to expand my flock. I would also like to be able to expand my offerings to the public.
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Business Plan
In 5 years I plan to have a farm to table offering with multiple types of products. I am a full time working mom of 2 that is spending every extra second I have creating my vision to help keep agriculture around and empower young women that we can do hard things to.
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Self Identified Competition
Lane Valley farms- private sales in beef Zenz farms- commercial size dairy MX6 ranch- assorted product offerings I was born and raised on my family 66 acre dairy farm. When the family farm went under in 2013 I saw how commercial agriculture was taking over. I have built what I have from the ground up all on my own. I have a vision to bring people there food to them from the farm.
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