New York COOPERATIVE PROJECT

Overview

The AUMHARVEST MISSION's Hemp Processing Cooperative, with intentions to become based in upstate New York, introduces an innovative, non-profit model aimed at revolutionizing the hemp industry. This member-driven initiative focuses on utilizing proprietary technology to empower local hemp farmers, enabling them to produce API-rich crude oil and a novel range of byproducts, including a groundbreaking post-processed hemp biomass for livestock feed. By addressing critical gaps in the current market, the Cooperative aspires to enhance the economic viability of hemp farming and establish a sustainable, environmentally conscious industry.

Mission

Our mission is to redefine the hemp processing landscape by offering a cooperative model that emphasizes fairness, quality, and accessibility for all local hemp cultivators. The Cooperative is committed to technological advancements, environmental sustainability, and fostering a strong community among family farmers, commercial agriculturalists, and indigenous traditional farmers.

Unique Value Proposition

• Innovative Processing as source for Livestock Feed: Leveraging proprietary extraction process to produce a post-extracted parental biomass that retains its nutritional value, offering a sustainable alternative for livestock feed.

• Access to Proprietary Technology: Partnership with C and S Engineering Corp. to utilize advanced processing technologies, ensuring efficiency and superior quality of hemp-derived products.

• Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Practices: A steadfast commitment to using certified green solvents and adhering to food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade standards in all relevant processing phases.

Market Opportunity

The burgeoning demand for sustainable livestock feed alternatives, coupled with the burgeoning, legal adult-use or API and API precursor markets, positions the Cooperative to fill a significant void in New York’s agricultural sector. The Cooperative aims to capitalize on the legal hemp market's expansion, providing crucial processing infrastructure to local farmers and introducing innovative byproducts to new and existing markets.

Strategic Objectives

• Launch a state-of-the-art hemp processing facility within 18 months, serving as a hub for innovation and member production.

• Recruit and engage over 200 local hemp farmers in the first year, fostering a robust cooperative community.

• Introduce a pioneering livestock feed product derived from post-extracted hemp biomass, alongside high-quality API-rich crude oil.

Financial Projections

With an initial investment of $2.5 million for setup and early operations, the Cooperative outlines a visionary financial path. Expansion plans across New York state suggest a broader financial scope, potentially necessitating $60 million to fully realize the statewide and industry-wide impact.

Funding and Support

Secured initial funding through church donors sets the stage for expanded financial outreach. An investor deck is in preparation, aimed at illustrating the compelling return on investment and the transformative social impact of the Cooperative's mission, including the novel livestock feed trials.

Conclusion

The Hemp Processing Cooperative is poised to lead an agricultural renaissance in New York, creating a future where hemp is not only a viable crop for farmers but also a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture and livestock management. Our focus on innovation, community, and sustainability invites stakeholders to join a movement that transcends traditional agricultural practices, paving the way for a global paradigm shift in hemp production and utilization.