PEACHYKEEN has officially launched its commercial Urban Farm as part of the “5p Project” (People, Place, Planet, Prosperity, PeachyKeen). This initiative aims to turn empty High Street buildings into vibrant socio-economic businesses and community spaces.
The Kirkcaldy-based company is already putting its urban farming principles into practice through its own working pilot project at its Kirkcaldy workshop providing a live demonstration of exactly what the 5p Project aims to replicate across empty town centre buildings: fresh produce grown at virtually zero cost, powered entirely by natural renewable energy from solar and wind sources. With running costs driven down to near nothing by clean energy, the model proves that sustainable, affordable food production is not just possible - it's already happening. Produce is distributed locally through markets, businesses, and direct sales from the premises.
A client of Business Gateway Fife, Karen Cassells, Andrew’s Business Adviser said,
“We were delighted to assist Andrew with some financial expertise in the form of Special Business Advice. This focused-on automation opportunities and cost analysis to help review his different streams of business. We also discussed employment support around taking on staff and the opportunities available through Fife Job Contract.”
Founder and Director of PeachyKeen, Andrew Bowie, said,
“We are excited to launch this initiative. The 5p Project is particularly important to allow empty town centre buildings to be brought back into use, producing renewable energy and edible greens. These projects have also prompted our new strapline, Human Powered Energy & Urban Farming Solutions.”
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