Data and Pricing

Data Sheet With Pricing For A 500 Lb Per Day Production Unit:

One-quarter ton system, (dimensions of 18' X 20') to include:

A. Framework of galvanized structural steel tubing including ground posts, arches, purlins, and bracing, with all necessary connecting hardware. (freestanding arch style unit)

B. Covering materials consisting of double white poly, 4 year film, with poly encapsulated insulation (two 3.5 layers), and extruded aluminum profiles to attach poly covers to framework. Endwalls to be partial rigid covering (T-111) with twinwall polycarbonate window lites.

C. Heating and cooling system to consist of modular evaporative cooling unit with inlet shutters.

D. Nutrient injection system including nutrient tank, digital timer, ozone unit, auto dosing control unit and peresteltic pump, and CalClear water conditioning unit.

E. Growing system to include extruded PVC growing channels with injection
molded end caps, all plumbing manifolds, valves, connectors, and related hardware for nutrient delivery and nutrient return. There are 2, 28 channel growing units, for a growing capacity of 300 to 500 pounds of forage per day.

F. Channel racking system to include pre-welded steel tiered racks for channels, and hardware.

G. Pre-Wired Electrical Panel including interior panel box, relay box, breakers, relays, receptacle, and alarm system. (alarm system requires phone line to operate)

H. Forage Grow Nutrient, 150 lbs. A & B Blend, (approximate one year supply), with supplemental additives (iron chelate)

I. Testing & Misc. Supplies and Equipment to include pH and EC meters, hygrometer, & min-max thermometer, and miscellaneous items.

Total Price for Items A through I: $21,500

Important Notes:

1. Additional materials and construction related items need to be purchased locally to complete this unit.

2. Growing supplies including seed, insect and disease control materials, or pH adjustment materials (85% food grade phosphoric acid) are not included in the pricing above.

3. Freight is not included in the pricing above. Freight costs are the responsibility of the purchaser.

4. Prices are subject to change without notice.

5. Additional responsibilities of the purchaser include…
a. Site preparation, grading, baserock, backfill, digging hole for tank, etc.
b. Concrete pad with rebar for floor and concrete for ground stakes.
c. Electric, gas (optional), and water to site and to specified location in building.
d. Electrical materials, breakers, relays, panel, wire, conduit, etc.
e. Plumbing items including fiberglass "shop" sink and hot water heater (recommended)
f. T-111 sheets for partial endwall covering and 2"X4" endwall framing lumber & hardware.
g. Travel expenses for installation supervisor, (airfare, hotel, transportation, meals)
h. Travel expenses for trainer, (airfare, hotel, transportation, meals)
i. Locally hired labor to install system
j. Freight costs from manufacturer/supplier(s) to customer
k. Zoning approval, permits if needed (building, gas, water, electric)

6. On-Site Construction supervision and On-Site Training will be scheduled according to CropKing's personnel and available travel schedules. We will do our best to coincide it with the needs of the purchaser.
This is for one ton per day units or larger. No construction supervision or on-site training is included with the 18' X 20' unit.

7. Customer is responsible for any and all sales or use tax charged by the state in which the unit is being installed.

Costs of producing one ton of wheat or barley grass:

The following costs are only rough estimates. Your costs may vary widely from those shown below and you should get local costs for all materials so that you can make a knowledgeable and informed decision.

To Yield One Ton of Forage in One Day:

250 Lbs. Wheat / barley seed (purchased locally) 30.00

Utilities cost per day, estimated average 7.00

Nutrient cost per day, estimated average 3.00

Water usage per day, estimated average 1.50

3.5 hrs labor per day @ $10/hr. 35.00

Estimated cost to produce one ton of fresh forage… $ 76.50