1. What Already Exists (Before $3,600)
This is not a blank plot. Daniel Tillias has spent 20 years building this site. Here is what is already on the ground:
| Asset | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Land | Two adjoining lots. ~1 acre total (4,047 m²). Formerly a garbage dump Dan converted. | EXISTS |
| Moringa nursery | Active tree nursery. Seedlings + mature trees producing. Dan's UN-funded Job Power program trained youth in moringa product transformation. | EXISTS |
| Growing containers | 500+ painted tire gardens. Also toilet bowls, suitcases, recycled containers. 20+ vegetable/herb varieties growing. | EXISTS |
| Shade house | Seedling propagation structure. | EXISTS |
| Classrooms | Academic instruction space. Youth training area. | EXISTS |
| Library | Youth education resources. | EXISTS |
| Athletics court | Futsal, basketball, volleyball. Community gathering space. | EXISTS |
| Eco-San toilet | Community ecological sanitation. | EXISTS |
| Showers | Hygiene facilities. | EXISTS |
| Equipment storage | Storage buildings on site. | EXISTS |
| Art shed | FatraKa! recycled waste art program space. | EXISTS |
| Beekeeping | UN-funded Job Power trained youth in beekeeping. Hives on site or nearby. | EXISTS |
| Composting | Compost production active. SOIL partnership for supply. | EXISTS |
| Moringa processing | Youth trained in drying, packaging, sales (UN Job Power). | EXISTS |
| 25 youth | Active on site. Already trained in agriculture, composting, moringa, beekeeping. | EXISTS |
| 250+ daily users | Children and youth using facility daily for sports, academics, agriculture. | EXISTS |
| Community trust | 20 years of Dan's presence. CNN Hero 2019. Navigates gang dynamics through relationships. | EXISTS |
Compound Reconfiguration
The compound is being RECONFIGURED — every existing structure gets a production role:
| Existing Space | New Function |
|---|---|
| Classrooms | Indoor hydroponic production facility (wall racks + vertical systems, 2,500 plants cycling every 30-60 days) |
| Shade house | Charcoal staging and briquette storage area |
| Art shed (FatraKa!) | Packaging and assembly center for Harvest Box products |
| Library | Operations center — bamboo bookshelves for product display + wall-mounted hydro racks |
| Half court | Processing hub — solar dryers, electric grinder, batch processing station |
Assessment: The Cité Soleil HQ site has more existing infrastructure than any theoretical franchise atom assumes. The land, buildings, growing systems, youth, training, composting, beekeeping, moringa nursery, and community trust are all in place. The compound is being reconfigured so that every structure serves production. The franchise atom budget of $3,600 was designed to BUILD all of this from scratch. Here, it only needs to UPGRADE and CONVERT what exists.
2. Atom Budget vs HQ Reality
Line-by-line comparison: what the $3,600 atom budget assumes vs what Cité Soleil HQ already has.
| Atom Budget Line | Atom Cost | HQ Status | HQ Needed | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. GROWING INFRASTRUCTURE ($745) | ||||
| 30 raised bed frames | $240 | 500+ tire gardens exist | $0 | $240 |
| 100 tire planters | $50 | 500+ already | $0 | $50 |
| Composted soil (12 m³) | $180 | Compost active but may need refill | $90 | $90 |
| Moringa seedlings (40) | $10 | Nursery active, producing | $0 | $10 |
| Pepper seedlings (200) | $20 | Some peppers growing, may need more | $10 | $10 |
| Peanut seed stock (50kg) | $75 | Need for mamba production | $75 | $0 |
| Vegetable seeds (20 packs) | $40 | 20+ varieties exist, need resupply | $20 | $20 |
| Drip irrigation kit | $60 | Need upgrade from hand watering | $60 | $0 |
| Water storage tanks (2x 500L) | $70 | Critical — water unreliable in CS | $70 | $0 |
| Growing subtotal | $745 | $325 | $420 saved | |
| B. LIVESTOCK ($267) | ||||
| 20 laying hens | $100 | Beekeeping exists, chickens TBD | $100 | $0 |
| Chicken coop | $80 | Need to build | $80 | $0 |
| Feed (3 months) | $75 | Need | $75 | $0 |
| Waterers + feeders | $12 | Need | $12 | $0 |
| Livestock subtotal | $267 | $267 | $0 saved | |
| C. PROCESSING & PACKAGING ($431) | ||||
| 3 solar food dehydrators | $75 | Some drying capacity exists (UN training), need upgrade | $50 | $25 |
| Manual grinder | $45 | May exist from moringa processing | $25 | $20 |
| Cooking pots (3) | $45 | Likely has some | $20 | $25 |
| Glass jars (500) | $100 | Need for Harvest Box quality packaging | $100 | $0 |
| Plastic bags (1000) | $30 | Need branded packaging | $30 | $0 |
| Labels (1500) | $30 | Need branded labels | $30 | $0 |
| Scales (2) | $16 | Need for QC | $16 | $0 |
| Processing tables (2) | $40 | May have workspace | $20 | $20 |
| Charcoal stoves (2) | $20 | Likely has cooking capacity | $10 | $10 |
| Hygiene supplies (3 mo) | $30 | Need for food safety compliance | $30 | $0 |
| Processing subtotal | $431 | $331 | $100 saved | |
| D. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT ($251) | ||||
| All tools (shovels, machetes, wheelbarrows, etc.) | $149 | Has basic tools, may need upgrades/replacements | $75 | $74 |
| PPE (gloves, boots, netting) | $50 | Need standardized PPE | $50 | $0 |
| Rat traps + pest control | $35 | Need | $35 | $0 |
| Shade cloth/tarp | $15 | Shade house exists | $0 | $15 |
| Tools subtotal | $251 | $160 | $91 saved | |
| E. STORAGE & INFRASTRUCTURE ($175) | ||||
| Tool shed / storage | $120 | Equipment storage exists | $0 | $120 |
| Shelving | $30 | Need for product storage | $30 | $0 |
| Lockbox | $10 | Need | $10 | $0 |
| Signage | $15 | Need franchise branding | $15 | $0 |
| Storage subtotal | $175 | $55 | $120 saved | |
| F. TECHNOLOGY & ADMIN ($88) | ||||
| All tech/admin items | $88 | Phone, SIM, ledgers, uniforms — all needed for franchise standard | $88 | $0 |
| G. FIRST MONTH OPERATIONS ($1,543) | ||||
| Youth stipends (10 x $5/day x 26) | $1,300 | Need — but 25 youth not 10 (see Section 3) | $1,300 | $0 |
| Water, charcoal, transport, contingency | $243 | Need | $243 | $0 |
Grand Total Comparison
| Category | Atom Budget | HQ Needs | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Growing | $745 | $325 | $420 |
| B. Livestock | $267 | $267 | $0 |
| C. Processing | $431 | $331 | $100 |
| D. Tools | $251 | $160 | $91 |
| E. Storage | $175 | $55 | $120 |
| F. Tech/Admin | $88 | $88 | $0 |
| G. Month 1 Ops | $1,543 | $1,543 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $3,600 | $2,769 | $831 |
$831 in savings. The HQ site needs $2,769 of the $3,600 atom budget. That leaves $831 surplus — but the compound reconfiguration requires an additional ~$1,221-1,446 in layout conversion costs:
Total investment: $5,046 ($3,600 atom budget + $1,446 layout conversion). The $831 surplus covers the processing hub. The remaining $615-1,446 in conversion costs requires the layout conversion add-on.
- Hydro racks (classroom + library wall-mount systems): $100-175
- Charcoal staging (shade house conversion, shelving, ventilation): $30-50
- Rabbit hutch (DIY build, mesh + lumber): $200-300
- Polyculture seeds (moringa, pigeon peas, sweet potato, joumou, peppers): $50-75
- Bamboo bookshelves (library ops center, harvested from wild stands): $0
- Processing hub (half court conversion — dryers, tables, equipment staging): from $831 surplus
Total investment: $5,046 ($3,600 atom budget + $1,446 layout conversion). The $831 surplus covers the processing hub. The remaining $615-1,446 in conversion costs requires the layout conversion add-on.
3. The 25 vs 10 Problem
The franchise atom is designed for 10 youth. Dan has 25 at HQ. This is a good problem.
Theoretical Atom (10 Youth)
3 Farmers, 2 Processors, 1 Packaging/QC, 1 Nursery, 1 Livestock, 1 Sales, 1 Manager
Stipend cost: $1,300/month
Revenue at maturity: $2,097/month
Net profit: $602/month
HQ Reality (25 Youth)
2.5x labor force. Can run parallel production lines. More market coverage. More processing volume.
Stipend cost at $5/day: $3,250/month (if all 25 paid)
Revenue potential: see Section 4
Net profit: depends on configuration
Three configurations:
| Config | Paid Youth | Stipend Cost | How | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: Standard Atom | 10 of 25 | $1,300/mo | Select 10 for franchise, 15 continue existing SAKALA programs | Matches budget. Clear franchise boundary. | 15 youth excluded from franchise economics. Two-tier system. |
| B: Double Atom | 20 of 25 | $2,600/mo | Run 2 franchise atoms on 1 acre. Shared infrastructure. | 2x production, 2x revenue. 20 youth in franchise. Shared overhead. | Needs 2 subscribers ($7,200) or use $831 savings + faster breakeven. |
| C: Full Site | 25 | $3,250/mo | All 25 youth in franchise. Max production. Need higher revenue to cover. | Nobody excluded. Maximum output. Strongest story. | $3,250 stipend vs $2,097 atom revenue = deficit until scale-up. Needs 2+ subscribers or faster Harvest Box activation. |
The math problem with Config C (all 25): At atom maturity revenue ($2,097/mo), paying 25 youth at $5/day costs $3,250/mo. That's a $1,153/mo deficit. You'd need to hit $3,845/mo revenue to match the atom's 28.7% profit margin at 25 youth. That's 1.83x the atom projection. Is that realistic for 1 acre?
4. Production Math: 1 Acre with 25 Youth
The atom is designed for 300 m². HQ has ~4,047 m² (1 acre). But it's URBAN — buildings, paths, athletics court, community spaces take up significant area. Estimated productive agricultural area: ~1,500-2,000 m² (the garden lot minus paths and structures).
Growing Area Comparison
| Parameter | Atom (theoretical) | HQ (estimated) | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total site area | 300 m² | ~4,047 m² | 13.5x |
| Productive growing area | 180 m² | ~1,200-1,500 m² | 6.7-8.3x |
| Growing containers | 130 (30 beds + 100 tires) | 500+ tires + raised beds | ~4x |
| Moringa trees | 40 seedlings | Active nursery (100+?) | ~2.5x+ |
| Youth labor | 10 | 25 | 2.5x |
Production Systems (Redesigned)
Indoor hydroponics (classrooms + library): 2,500 plants cycling every 30-60 days. Herbs, lalo (jute mallow), leafy greens. This REPLACES the container-based herb/pepper/greens production from the original atom model — higher density, faster cycles, climate-controlled.
Outdoor garden: Converted to moringa polyculture — moringa canopy trees + pigeon peas (nitrogen fixing) + sweet potato (ground cover) + joumou (squash, cultural product) + peppers. Multi-layer vertical stacking maximizes the 1,200-1,500 m² growing area.
Revenue Projection: HQ at Full Capacity (Redesigned Layout)
Revenue streams now reflect the compound reconfiguration: indoor hydro replaces container herbs, outdoor becomes polyculture, charcoal and rabbit tracks added.
| Revenue Stream | Monthly (Conservative) | Monthly (Optimistic) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indoor hydro herbs/lalo (2,500 plants, 30-60 day cycles) | $800 | $1,200 |
| 2. Moringa polyculture products (moringa powder, tea, oil + pigeon peas, joumou, sweet potato, peppers) | $600 | $1,000 |
| 3. Bamboo charcoal/briquettes (5-person team) | $750 | $1,250 |
| 4. Rabbit meat + jerky (hutch production) | $350 | $840 |
| 5. Harvest Box allocation | $625 | $1,250 |
| 6. Eggs + honey + nursery + compost | $260 | $450 |
| TOTAL REVENUE | $3,385 | $5,990 |
P&L at Scale: 25 Youth (Redesigned Layout)
| Metric | Atom (10 youth) | HQ Conservative | HQ Optimistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,097 | $3,385 | $5,990 |
| Stipends (25 youth x $5 x 26) | ($1,300) | ($3,250) | ($3,250) |
| Operating expenses (scaled) | ($195) | ($350) | ($500) |
| NET PROFIT | $602 | ($215) | $2,240 |
| Profit margin | 28.7% | -6.3% | 37.4% |
| Annual net | $7,224 | ($2,580) | $26,880 |
| ROI on $5,046 | 143.2% | -51.1% | 532.6% |
Key finding: The redesigned layout shifts production from simple container gardening to indoor hydroponics + moringa polyculture + charcoal + rabbit protein. At the CONSERVATIVE estimate, 25 youth stipends create a small monthly deficit — meaning the first 2-3 months need the charcoal and rabbit tracks ramped up before breakeven. At the OPTIMISTIC estimate, this site generates $26,880/year in net profit — enough to self-fund 7 new franchise atoms annually from this single site's surplus.
The compound reconfiguration is the difference. Classrooms become hydro labs. The half court becomes a processing hub. Every square meter works. Total investment: $5,046 ($3,600 atom + $1,446 layout conversion).
The compound reconfiguration is the difference. Classrooms become hydro labs. The half court becomes a processing hub. Every square meter works. Total investment: $5,046 ($3,600 atom + $1,446 layout conversion).
5. The $831 Allocation
The savings from existing infrastructure should go directly into removing the production bottleneck:
| Investment | Cost | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panel + battery (100W kit) | $350 | Powers electric grinder (10x manual capacity), phone charging, LED lighting for evening processing. Moves from 2x to 3x production. |
| Electric grinder (moringa + peanut) | $80 | Replaces hand-crank. 20kg/hour vs 2kg/hour. 10x moringa powder output. 10x mamba output. |
| Rainwater harvesting (2x 1000L tanks + guttering) | $250 | 2,000L capacity from existing rooftops. Reduces water purchase dependency. Critical for Cité Soleil's unreliable supply. |
| Additional solar dryers (3 more) | $75 | Doubles drying capacity (3 existing + 3 new = 6 total). Moringa drying is the first bottleneck. |
| Branded packaging (Harvest Box quality) | $76 | Upgrade from basic bags to branded, sealed, labeled packaging. Professional product for subscriber channel. |
| TOTAL | $831 | Moves production from 2x to 3x atom capacity |
6. What HSNNE's First Update Looks Like
Month 0 — Subscriber Update to HSNNE:
"Your $3,600 didn't just upgrade a garden — it transformed a rec center into a production facility.
Cité Soleil HQ, 7 Michiko, Route Nationale #1. This site has been operating for 20 years under Daniel Tillias (CNN Hero 2019). It already had a 1-acre urban garden with 500+ growing containers, a moringa nursery, beekeeping, composting, classrooms, a library, and 25 trained youth.
Here is what your investment converted: the classrooms now house indoor hydroponic racks cycling 2,500 plants every 30-60 days. The shade house stages bamboo charcoal production. The art shed is now a packaging and assembly center. The library is the operations center with bamboo bookshelves and wall-mounted hydro racks. The half court is a processing hub with solar dryers and electric grinders. Outside, the garden is now a moringa polyculture — moringa canopy, pigeon peas, sweet potato, joumou, and peppers stacked in layers.
Your $3,600 plus $1,446 in layout conversion costs ($5,046 total) deployed: solar power, electric processing equipment, hydroponic racks, rabbit hutches, professional Harvest Box packaging, livestock, rainwater harvesting, polyculture seeds, and the 147-document SAKALA operational playbook.
Photos attached: the site before, the site after, the youth, the hydro racks, the polyculture. Your first preview box arrives in 3 months.
Verify your fund allocation anytime on the blockchain trust dashboard."
"Your $3,600 didn't just upgrade a garden — it transformed a rec center into a production facility.
Cité Soleil HQ, 7 Michiko, Route Nationale #1. This site has been operating for 20 years under Daniel Tillias (CNN Hero 2019). It already had a 1-acre urban garden with 500+ growing containers, a moringa nursery, beekeeping, composting, classrooms, a library, and 25 trained youth.
Here is what your investment converted: the classrooms now house indoor hydroponic racks cycling 2,500 plants every 30-60 days. The shade house stages bamboo charcoal production. The art shed is now a packaging and assembly center. The library is the operations center with bamboo bookshelves and wall-mounted hydro racks. The half court is a processing hub with solar dryers and electric grinders. Outside, the garden is now a moringa polyculture — moringa canopy, pigeon peas, sweet potato, joumou, and peppers stacked in layers.
Your $3,600 plus $1,446 in layout conversion costs ($5,046 total) deployed: solar power, electric processing equipment, hydroponic racks, rabbit hutches, professional Harvest Box packaging, livestock, rainwater harvesting, polyculture seeds, and the 147-document SAKALA operational playbook.
Photos attached: the site before, the site after, the youth, the hydro racks, the polyculture. Your first preview box arrives in 3 months.
Verify your fund allocation anytime on the blockchain trust dashboard."
That's a VERY different first update than "we're clearing land and planting seeds." HSNNE sees a COMPOUND TRANSFORMATION on Day 1. The $5,046 visibly converted every structure into a production node. The 25 youth have names and faces from Day 1. The hydroponics are already cycling. The moringa polyculture is layered. That's the power of conversion vs greenfield.
7. Critical Constraints & Mitigations
| Constraint | Severity | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Security | HIGH | Dan's 20-year community trust is the security. GSF deployment April 1, 2026 may improve. Subscriber visits require security planning. Virtual tours (video) as default. In-person only with Dan escort. |
| Water | HIGH | $250 rainwater harvesting from $831 surplus. 2,000L storage. Supplemental purchase. Drip irrigation for efficiency. |
| Soil contamination | MEDIUM | Already solved — all growing is in containers (tire gardens, raised beds) with imported clean soil + SOIL compost. No ground contact. |
| 1-acre cap | MEDIUM | Urban agriculture maximizes vertical and container density. 500+ containers on 1 acre is already high-intensity. Constraint is processing capacity, not growing space. |
| Electricity | MEDIUM | $350 solar panel from $831 surplus. Battery backup for grinder and phone. Not grid-dependent. |
| Supply chain disruption | MEDIUM | Gang blockades can interrupt supply/delivery. Buffer inventory (30 days processed product). Multiple market routes. MonCash payments reduce cash transport risk. |
| 25 youth stipend load | MEDIUM | Conservative scenario shows small deficit while charcoal + rabbit tracks ramp. Phase option: 15 paid from franchise, 10 continue existing SAKALA stipend until revenue catches up. |
| Bamboo perimeter | MEDIUM | 5-10 Bambusa vulgaris clumps planted on the fence line for dual purpose: (1) soil remediation via phytoremediation along site boundary, (2) living privacy/wind screen. Clumps are relocatable at Year 2-3 — if the cooperative acquires the dedicated bamboo tract, perimeter stock transplants to the forest. Zero additional cost if sourced from wild stands during charcoal surveys. |
8. Bamboo Track: 6th Revenue Stream + Soil Remediation
Bambusa vulgaris has been growing wild in Haiti since 1760. It grows along rivers, roadsides, and wastelands near Port-au-Prince. Nobody in Haiti is harvesting it for charcoal. This is Site 0's fastest revenue stream and its long-term soil remediation strategy.
8A. Immediate: Wild Harvest for Charcoal (Revenue in Weeks)
| Item | Cost | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Survey + map wild B. vulgaris stands | $50 | 2-day survey of river banks, roadsides within 5-10km |
| Drum kiln (200L, locally fabricated) | $150 | 12-18 kg charcoal per 2-3 day batch. 20-23% efficiency. |
| Manual briquette press | $300 | Lever press, locally fabricated. 50-200 briquettes/hour. |
| Harvest tools (machetes, hacksaws, rope) | $30 | 4 machetes, 2 hacksaws |
| Transport (Month 1) | $75 | Taptap fares from wild stands to site |
| Packaging + branding | $45 | "SAKALA Green Charcoal" bags |
| TOTAL STARTUP | $650 |
8B. Revenue Projections: 5-Person Charcoal Team
| Metric | Conservative | Optimistic |
|---|---|---|
| Daily charcoal output | 40 kg | 50 kg |
| Monthly output (25 days) | 1,000 kg | 1,250 kg |
| Price per kg (briquettes) | $0.75 | $1.00 |
| Monthly revenue | $750 | $1,250 |
| Monthly costs (5 youth + ops) | ($237) | ($237) |
| Monthly net profit | $513 | $1,013 |
| Annual net profit | $6,156 | $12,156 |
8C. Site Grove: Phytoremediation (Parallel Track)
Plant 400-600 bamboo cuttings DIRECTLY in the contaminated dump soil at Site 0. The bamboo absorbs lead, cadmium, arsenic through its root system. This is not charcoal production... this is soil cleaning. The charcoal from these plants is a bonus.
| Year | What Happens | Soil Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | Cuttings root in 8-10 days. Grove establishing. Moringa grows alongside. | Roots begin absorbing heavy metals |
| 2-3 | First site-grown culms harvestable for charcoal. Grove thickening. | Measurable reduction in soil contamination |
| 3-5 | Construction-grade Guadua poles available. Sustainable annual harvest. | Significant soil improvement. Some areas may support direct planting. |
| 5-10 | Full grove. Annual harvest cycle. Charcoal + construction + nursery sales. | Direct ground planting becomes viable. Growing area expands from ~1,500 m² containers to full 4,047 m² acre = 2.7x expansion. |
8D. Long-Term Vision: Cooperative Bamboo Forest
At some point the cooperative buys a large tract of land outside Cité Soleil and plants a dedicated bamboo forest. All 344 franchise sites harvest, use, and sell from it. This becomes:
- Centralized charcoal production at industrial scale (replacing Haiti's entire wood charcoal supply chain)
- Construction material supply for all franchise site buildings, raised beds, structures
- Nursery stock for propagation and sale
- Carbon credit generator at scale (12-70 tCO2/ha/yr × large tract = significant annual carbon revenue)
- National reforestation anchor eligible for GCF ($22.4M approved for Haiti), USAID (proven $39M bamboo precedent), INBAR membership benefits
Bamboo is the easiest grant money in the portfolio. Climate funders, environmental foundations, carbon credit buyers, reforestation programs... they all want to fund exactly this. It checks every box: deforestation reversal, youth employment, climate adaptation, soil remediation, renewable energy, circular economy, cooperative ownership. The pitch writes itself. The $650 pilot proves the concept. The grant money scales it.
8E. Combined Site 0 Revenue (All Streams, Redesigned Layout)
Note: Charcoal and rabbit revenue are now integrated into the Section 4 projections. This table shows the full picture including the bamboo charcoal team as a distinct operational unit.
| Stream | Monthly (Conservative) | Monthly (Optimistic) |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor hydro herbs/lalo | $800 | $1,200 |
| Moringa polyculture products | $600 | $1,000 |
| Bamboo charcoal/briquettes | $750 | $1,250 |
| Rabbit meat + jerky | $350 | $840 |
| Harvest Box allocation | $625 | $1,250 |
| Eggs + honey + nursery + compost | $260 | $450 |
| TOTAL SITE 0 REVENUE | $3,385 | $5,990 |
| Total expenses (25 youth + ops) | ($3,600) | ($3,750) |
| NET PROFIT | ($215) | $2,240 |
| Annual net | ($2,580) | $26,880 |
| ROI on $5,046 | -51.1% | 532.6% |
Site 0 with the redesigned layout employs 25 youth across 6 revenue streams. Conservative scenario shows a small deficit in early months while charcoal and rabbit tracks ramp up. Optimistic scenario generates $26,880/year in net profit — enough to self-fund 7 new franchise atoms annually. Total investment: $5,046. The compound reconfiguration (classrooms → hydro, half court → processing hub, shade house → charcoal staging) is what makes Site 0 a production facility, not just a garden. The soil gets cleaner every year. The grant pitch writes itself.
9. Questions Still Needed from Dan
This blueprint is built from open-source data and Dan's site report (25 youth, moringa + medicinal plants). The recon message has been sent. When Dan walks the site with his phone, we fill these gaps:
| # | Question | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exact growing area (m²) available for franchise production | Refines 2x vs 3x production multiplier |
| 2 | Moringa count — seedlings vs mature trees | Mature trees produce immediately. Seedlings need 6-8 months. |
| 3 | What processing equipment actually exists | Determines if $831 allocation is right |
| 4 | Current water source and reliability | Sizes the rainwater harvesting investment |
| 5 | Which of the 25 youth are strongest candidates for the 10 franchise roles | Key for playbook deployment |
| 6 | Are any youth currently paid? How much? | Sets stipend expectations and transition plan |
| 7 | Beehive count and honey production status | Determines if apiary is upgrade or already producing |
| 8 | Land ownership / lease status | Legal foundation for trust |