The students should be encouraged to use their imagination and creativity, as well as demonstrate adequate research efforts through the sources listed under the reference section, seed and equipment catalogs provided, the Internet, Cooperative Extension Fact Sheets, and library sources. The goal is for each student to develop his or her own vegetable production business using the information provided in each job. Specific questions should be answered in each section of the project. Ask students to write an introduction establishing who they are, where they are, what production philosophy they follow, and what market they target. Care should be taken with this question, as other decisions will depend on the location of the students farm.
Teachers can grade the project as each section is completed.
Especially good or creative sections could be shared with the class. Creativity and originality are encouraged, but the decisions the students make for their farm should be based on fact, not fiction. Extra credit could be given to those who want to do a poster with their farm name, logo, map describing location, pictures of market outlet, and climate.