Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch
Tuskegee, Alabama
Shady Grove was operating on thin margins with several bottlenecks limiting growth, and needed a way to streamline grant writing while identifying new, affordable paths to expand its brand and income streams. Appalachia Advisory delivered a set of practical, low-cost strategies designed to build long-term infrastructure without straining the farm's existing capacity.
Grant Writing Systems
We built a repeatable grant pipeline tracker to organize deadlines, feasibility, and reporting requirements, and identified 11 new grant opportunities aligned with Shady Grove's mission and capacity.
Incubator Feasibility Study
We are exploring collaborations with local attractions and regional tourism stakeholders to strengthen destination appeal.
Farm Discovery Program
We designed a three-part educational ecosystem connecting Shady Grove with local schools, universities, and aspiring farmers through field trips, research partnerships, and a new farmer retreat program.
Revenue Model Alternatives
We proposed a tiered membership program and a cooperative farming model as accessible, community-rooted alternatives to generate predictable revenue.
Built a grant pipeline tracker and identified 11 new grant opportunities
Designed a three-tiered Farm Discovery Program (local schools, universities, and new farmers)
Conducted a feasibility analysis of the incubator model, identifying financial and structural gaps
Developed a tiered membership model and cooperative farming alternative
Delivered a phased implementation roadmap for sustainable growth