Project Title: Research and Development for New Product
We Sow We Grow
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| Project Title | Research and Development for New Product |
| Project Topics | Operations Product Design & Development |
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| Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity |
We are trying to create a value-added product in the form of CSA, Community Sourced Agriculture, boxes. We do not grow enough to facilitate a sustainable CSA, however, we believe we have the ability to partner with other farms to fill out the boxes. We are inexperienced in setting up a product offering and collaborating/partnering with other farms.
We will need to build a value-added product model that can serve as a rubric for future offerings. We will need to understand the requirements and details of vendor agreements/contracts. We will need to know cost-effective packaging materials as well as delivery methods (although we think pick up from a central location may be ideal).
We believe that a small, soft-launch, proof of concept CSA box subscription for the next growing season would be ideal. At the very least, we believe a solid vendor contract template and product model will allow us to soft launch later in the growing season if necessary.
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Project Timeline
We Sow We Grow - Research and Development for New Product
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Tue, 01/12/21
12:00 AM
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OFFICIAL PROJECT FINAL PRESENTATIONS (8 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM CT)
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Tue, 03/09/21
12:00 AM
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REMINDER OF CONFIDENTIALITY
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Description:
During this program, you'll be working on a real project posed by a real industry partner. By registering for the CapSource system and participating in this Program, you are bound by the Rules of Engagement, including strict confidentiality of information shared with you. Please be respectful and professional.
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Sun, 05/09/21
12:00 AM
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KICKOFF SURVEY DUE
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link:�https://forms.gle/4rW1ddtFxJsJc2DbA
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Wed, 05/12/21
12:00 AM
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SELF ASSESSMENT DUE
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Survey link:�https://forms.gle/qk79kAsut8jrrcDH9
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Wed, 05/12/21
12:00 AM
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PEER ASSESSMENT DUE
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Description:
Survey link:�https://forms.gle/RXS2cWAkpCfD2Twf6
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Sun, 07/11/21
12:00 AM
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TEMP CHECK #3 DUE
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Description:
Survey link:�https://forms.gle/oYQgVxdtEuXff87b9
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Mon, 08/09/21
12:00 AM
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OFFICIAL PROJECT LAUNCH
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Student on-boarding and project-matching survey complete
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Mon, 09/06/21
12:00 AM
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Program Kickoff
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Sun, 10/10/21
12:00 AM
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TEMP CHECK #2 DUE
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Required Evaluation
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Description:
Survey link:�https://forms.gle/oYQgVxdtEuXff87b9
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COMPANY Q&A WEBINAR DURING CLASS TIME (8 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM CT)
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UPLOAD MILESTONE #2 DELIVERABLE
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UPLOAD FINAL DELIVERABLES
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COMPANY Q&A WEBINAR #2 DURING CLASS TIME (8 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM CT)
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UPLOAD MILESTONE #1 DELVERABLE
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TEMP CHECK #1 DUE
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Description:
Survey link:�https://forms.gle/oYQgVxdtEuXff87b9
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Program Managers
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| Scott Rosenfelder | Northern Illinois University (NIU) |
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