Curriculum

What does the course include, module by module?

A complete overview of every lesson, downloadable resource, and template in the programme.

The programme is structured as six sequential modules. Each module contains video lessons, written reference material, and at least one downloadable resource. Access is self-paced with no time limit.

01

Finding and Leasing Urban Land

How to locate, evaluate, and secure a lease on vacant land in Polish cities.

Lessons in this module

  • How Polish municipalities manage and advertise vacant land
  • Reading a municipal land register and understanding plot classifications
  • Approaching private landowners: what to prepare before the conversation
  • Understanding temporary land use agreements under Polish civil law
  • Evaluating a plot for container farm suitability: access, utilities, zoning

Downloads

Lease Negotiation Checklist
Municipal Land Search Guide
Plot Evaluation Worksheet
02

Setting Up the Container

Technical and practical knowledge for converting a shipping container into a controlled-environment growing space.

Lessons in this module

  • Container specifications: 20ft vs 40ft, standard vs high-cube
  • Insulation options and their impact on energy costs in Polish winters
  • Ventilation, humidity control, and CO2 management
  • Electrical installation requirements and safety considerations
  • Water supply and drainage solutions for urban container installations
  • Hydroponic system types: NFT, DWC, and vertical racks compared

Downloads

Container Setup Cost Estimator
Equipment Specification Checklist
03

High-Revenue Crops Under LED Lighting

Which crops are worth growing in a container context given Polish market conditions.

Lessons in this module

  • Evaluating crops by production cycle, yield density, and price range
  • Microgreens: varieties, production timelines, and market positioning
  • Specialty herbs: basil, coriander, chervil, and less common varieties
  • Edible flowers: production notes and what buyers look for
  • Leafy greens and baby salads under artificial light
  • Matching crop selection to your target sales channel

Downloads

Crop Comparison Matrix
Production Schedule Template
LED Lighting Parameter Guide
04

Selling to Restaurants and Zero-Waste Shops

How to approach buyers, what they need from a supplier, and how to build lasting relationships.

Lessons in this module

  • How restaurant purchasing decisions are made in Polish cities
  • Documentation requirements: invoices, origin, food safety certificates
  • Approaching zero-waste shops: their sourcing criteria and packaging expectations
  • Pricing your produce: understanding the wholesale and retail landscape
  • Delivery logistics for small-scale urban producers

Downloads

Sales Outreach Email Templates
Supplier Information Sheet Template
05

Permits and Regulatory Compliance

What the building authority and food safety regulator require for a container farm in Poland.

Lessons in this module

  • Temporary vs permanent structures under Polish building law
  • What the local starosta's office requires for a container installation
  • Food production registration with the State Sanitary Inspection (Sanepid)
  • HACCP requirements for small-scale food producers
  • Local zoning plans and how they affect container placement

Downloads

Permit Application Checklist
Sanepid Registration Guide
HACCP Basics for Container Farms
06

Business Planning and Financial Modelling

How to build a realistic financial picture for a container micro-farm operation.

Lessons in this module

  • Capital expenditure: container, fit-out, equipment, and installation
  • Operating costs: energy, nutrients, seeds, packaging, and labour
  • Revenue modelling: how to project income without overestimating
  • Break-even analysis and sensitivity testing
  • How to use the downloadable business plan templates

Downloads

Full Business Plan Template
Financial Projection Spreadsheet
Break-Even Calculator
Operating Cost Tracker
Zero-waste shop interior displaying fresh locally grown produce and microgreens Module 4: Sales channels
Worker installing rigid foam insulation panels inside a shipping container Module 2: Container setup
Programme Features

What else is part of the programme?

Lifetime Access

Once enrolled, you have access to all current and future updates to the course material. No subscription, no renewal.

All Templates Included

Every downloadable template, checklist, and spreadsheet listed in the curriculum is included. No upsells.

Mobile and Desktop Access

Course content is accessible on any device. Video lessons stream on mobile. Documents download to your device.

Polish and English Content

Regulatory guides reference Polish law by name. Template documents are available in both Polish and English versions.

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