Assignment 1- Project Proposal

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2. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Type of Organization: A Secondary Level Academic Institution

Names and Positions of Officers in Organization:

Board Chairman: Mr. David Cohen

Principal: Mrs. Claudia Jackson

Vice Principals: Mrs. Marsha Cunningham

Mr. Paul Cox

Bursar: Mrs. Valerie Mckenzie

Head of Science Department: Mrs. Karen Green

Agricultural Science Teacher/Project Manager: Mr. Cliff Simpson

Agricultural Science Teacher/Assistant Manager: Mrs. Alecia Slowley

Purpose of Organization

The purpose of the organisation is to transition students from comprehensive primary education

to higher education. The organization seeks to give students common knowledge to prepare

students for training at the tertiary level as well as to enhance physical and intellectual

development to prepare students as future citizens.

3. PROBLEM STATEMENT

There is a serious need for equipment/materials to enhance the learning of Agricultural Science

at the institution. The CXC May/June 2008 report on students performance in Agricultural

Science cites several deficiencies in students responses to questions in the various sections of

the paper and commented on the need for consistent exposure to practical/field exercises. There

is the need for a greenhouse to carry out the field work component of the curriculum. This lack

of a greenhouse facility hinders the total development of an agricultural programme. Students

need the exposure to practical, real world situations to enhance their ability to make

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appropriate linkages between theory and practical agriculture (CSEC Agricultural Science

Syllabus, 2006).

4. PROJECT GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this project is to create awareness and a deeper understanding of Agriculture, the

modern practices associated with it and to dispel some misconceptions of what the subject

entails and in doing so, improve the performance of students in the subject. To achieve this, a

greenhouse will be constructed and operations implemented. The objectives of such a project

include identifying the appropriate space for such a greenhouse, obtaining permission for this

undertaking and ultimately constructing and utilizing this facility.

Objectivities, Activities and Outputs

Project objectives Activities to be undertaken Outputs expected

To identify suitable space forthe greenhouse.

A tour of the school

grounds with the

Principal and other

stakeholders in this

project.

Allocation of a suitable sitefor greenhouse construction.

To prepare the site allocated

for greenhouse construction.

Clearing of land space,

excavation (if

necessary).

Fully prepared site for

greenhouse construction.

To source raw materials andequipment for greenhouse

operations.

Lists prepared of allnecessary materials

and equipment.

Sourcing materials and

equipment at best

possible prices.

Acquisition of necessaryequipment and materials.



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To set up a green house facility

to facilitate the SBA

component (field work) of the

Agricultural Science Syllabus.

Construction of

greenhouse.

Setting up of

greenhouse

Intializing greenhouse

operations

A fully functional

greenhouse

To expose students to

practical/field work exercisesthat would enable them to

make links between theoretical

concepts and practical real

world agriculture

Use non-conventional

methods to grow crops

eg. Box and trough

culture

Develop a herb garden.

Students farm records of

their activities

Success in farming based on

produce.

To improve students

performance in the subject

Use of practical

exercises to enhance

theoretical material.Students will be given

a pre-test before

greenhouse operations

take effect and a post

test six (6) months

after commencement

of greenhouse

operations.

Improved performance in

the subject.

5. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

The need for the subject Agricultural Science at the secondary level has become more apparent

with the changing of the times and as such any programme aimed at implementing and

improving this area of science yields much support from organisations such as the Parents

Teachers Association (P.T.A.). The P.T.A. has pledged to provide support, monetary and



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otherwise, to maintain the project to ensure its continuity and longevity. Members of the

association have pledged to help with the preparation of the site, the construction of the green

house and donations of equipment and materials such as seeds and other farm equipment.

6. COLLABORATION AND ALLIANCES WITH OTHERS

The schools Science Department is in collaboration with organisations such as the 4H club,

CASE, NEPA the Forestry Department and Horticultural clubs and organizations.

Collaboration with these organisations will enhance the performance of the Agricultural

Science programme as such alliances will take it outside of the box. Students will realise that

such a programme does not stop at what occurs in the classroom, laboratory or on the field but

can influence the wider society even at their level. It is hoped that such collaboration will

enrich the existing programme.

7. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

The project is slotted to span one year commencing in the month of September. After the

greenhouse is set up greenhouse operations will be ongoing from February of the following

year. Evaluative processes will also be ongoing from the commencement of greenhouse

operations. The table below gives a time- line in months for the various project-related

activities.

Activities PersonResponsible Time Line in Months



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Tour of schoolgrounds to selectsite forgreenhouse

Mrs. ClaudiaJackson

(Principal)

Mr. Cliff Simpson

(Project

Manager/Agricult

ural Science

Teacher)

Site Surveyorfrom FarmSuppliesCompanyresponsible forconstructing thegreenhouse

*

Site allocation andpreparation

Mr. Cliff Simpson

Mrs. Alecia

Slowley

(Teachers)

Mr. KevinWilliams (FarmAttendant)

*

Pre-test forStudents (writtenand practical)

Mr. Cliff Simpson

Mrs. Alecia

Slowley

Students

*

Erection of atwenty by fortyfeet (20x 40)metal framegreenhouse

Farm SuppliesCompany

* * * *

Sourcing and

acquiring rawmaterials and

Mr. Cliff Simpson *



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equipment Mrs. Alecia

Slowley

Mrs. Karen Green(Head of

Department) Mr. Peter Kay

(President ofP.T.A.)

Commencementandimplementation ofgreenhouseoperations.

Mr. Cliff Simpson

Mrs. Alecia

Slowley

Students

Mr. Kevin

Williams

Ms. JonnetteDixon (LabTechnician)

* * * * * * *

Post Test forStudents (writtenand practical)

Mr. Cliff Simpson

Mrs. Alecia

Slowley

Students

*

8. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT

The project will be spearheaded by one of the Agricultural Science teacher, Mr. Cliff Simpson,

who is a senior teacher. Mr. Simpson has extensive experience in the field of Agriculture as his



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training is in that area; he also has experience in organizing and implementing projects of like

nature as this one because he has managed a farm that had a nursery. The Head of the Science

Department, Mrs. Karen Green is also a member of the management team as she will have to

endorse and approve the purchase of the necessary items to complete the project as well as

assist in sourcing these items. The other persons on the team are Mrs. Alecia Slowley, the

second Agricultural Science teacher, Ms. Jonnette Dixon, the lab technician and Mr. Kevin

Williams, the farm attendant. Mrs. Slowley will assist Mr. Simpson in the implementation and

maintenance of the project, Ms. Dixon will assist with any experiments or other related

activities that need to be done and Mr. Williams will assist with the setting up of the

greenhouse as well as the day to day green house operations. Final approval of all activities

related to the project will be given by the Principal; Mrs. Claudia Jackson under advisement of

Mr. Simpson and Mrs. Green. The bursar, Mrs. Valerie Mckenzie will be in charge of the

project funds which will be disbursed as instructed by the Principal upon submission of a

request memorandum.

9. PROJECT FINANCING PLAN AND BUDGET



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Item Description Quantity Unit

Cost

($)

Requested

From EFJ

($)

Applicant

Contri-

bution ($)

Other

Contri-

butions

($)

Total

($)



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Material and Infrastructure

(Greenhouse Construction)

Site Preparation 5 ManDays

3500 17500 17500

Cement 5 bags 650 3250 3250

Sand 0.6m3 1500 900 900

Gravel 1.2m3 1500 1800 1800

2 Galvz. Pipe Hoop Complete 10 pcs. 6250 62500 62500

3 Galvz. Pipe Post and Brace

Complete

10 pcs. 6000 60000 60000

2 Hoop Vent/Connectors 10 pcs. 5800 58000 58000

1 Galvz. Pipe 30m 466 13980 13980

Wire lock and channel 134m 350 46900 46900

6 mil Plastic 6M wide 36m 972 34992 34992

50 mesh-sides 74m 600 44400 44400

50 mesh-vent 74m 600 44400 44400

Guttering 4.5 C Purlin 30m 1000 30000 30000

1 Galvz. Plant Support 45m 500 22500 22500

Support Wire 212.7m 70 14889 14889

Double Door and Foot bath 1 33000 33000


Cost

($)

Requested

From EFJ

($)

Applicant

Contri-

bution ($)

Other

Contri-

butions

($)

Total ($)

Miscellaneous 10000 10000

SUBTOTAL FOR

MATERIALS/INFRA-

STRUCTURE

481511 17500 499011



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Labour for G/house

Construction

100 Man

Days

3500 350000 350000

Transportation/Delivery 15000 15000

SUBTOTAL 365000 365000

Equipment and materials for

GreenHouse

Wheelbarrow (medium) 2 6980 13690 13690

Watering Can(small) 12 930 11160 11160

Watering Hose (50m) 3 2720 8160 8160

Pruning Shear 6 1150 6900 6900

Pruning Saw 6 850 5100 5100

Budding knife 12 530 6360 6360

Spade 6 750 4500 4500

Hoe 6 1346 8076 8076

Rake 3 2225 6675 6675

Fork (Garden) 6 2735 16410 16410

Cutlass 3 650 1950 1950

Scale 4 670 2680 2680


Cost

($)

Requested

From EFJ

($)

Applicant

Contri-

bution ($)

Other

Contri-

butions($)

Total ($)

Insecticide 6 Bags 2800 16800 16800

Fungicide 6 Bags 3200 19200 19200

SUBTOTAL FOR

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL

101171 26520 127931

Seeds

Tomato (Large and small) 20 pks 960 19200 19200



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Pepper (Scotch bonnet) 20pks 780 15600 15600

Sweet Pepper 20pks 120 2400 2400

Calaloo 12pks 60 720 720

SUBTOTAL FOR SEEDS 37920 37920

Security (Infrastructural) 100000 100000

SUBTOTAL 100000 100000

GRAND SUBTOTAL 1047682 81940 1129862

CONTINGENCY 80000 80000

GRAND TOTAL 1047682 161940 1209862

10. BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS/NOTES

In preparing this budget, several assumptions were made primarily as it concerns the prices of

equipment and materials from the farm supplies company; it is assumed that there would not be

much fluctuation as it relates to increases in prices.

11. COUNTERPART FUNDING

Three other organizations were approached for financing this project; they include the schools

P.T.A., the Past Students Association and a prominent businessman from the community

surrounding the school. The P.T.A. has pledged their support with finances as well as volunteer

work; their contribution totals the approximately $162,000 as seen in the budget. The Past

Students Association has pledged a sum of $100,000 to aid in the initial day-to-day

greenhouse operations and the community business man has pledged a further $50,000 to also

aid in these operations.



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References

Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) (2008). Overview of Examinations. CXC website.

Retrieved July 26, 2009 from http://www.cxc.org/section.asp

Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) (2006). Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate

(CSEC) Agricultural Science Syllabus. Caribbean Examinations Council

The Garrison, St. Micheal, Barbados



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APPENDIX

(SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS)



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Name: A. Reid-Slowley

Contact no: 775-6949

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax:

List of Items Quotation is needed for:

The unit Price for each item will suffice.

Wheelbarrow (small)

Watering can ( small and large)

Watering hose (25 ft/50m)

Pruning shear

Pruning saw

Budding knife

Spade

Hoe

Rake

Fork (garden)

Cutlass

Scale

Insecticide (for herbs and vegetables)

Fungicide (for herbs and vegetables)

Seeds: tomato ( small and large), pepper (scotch bonnet), calaloo, sweet pepper


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