Farm Overview

Farm Name: ValleyHUB Farm

Contact Person: Ben Bylsma - Production Manager

Farm Address: 224 E Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Mailing Address: Bronson Healthy Living Campus - 6767 West O Ave, PO Box 4070, Kalamazoo, MI, 49003-4070

Telephone Number: 269-548-3310

Fax Number: 269-353-1299

E-mail: bbylsma@kvcc.edu

Ben Bylsma has participated in GAP/GHP training.

There is a Farm Map and a Facilities Map of the operation.

Latitude: 42.281214 | Longitude: -85.580248

ValleyHUB Farm Overview:

• All crop production areas are located withing the indoor growing operation and greenhouse of this location.

• The total area being farmed is 1 acre

• There is only one packing facility on site.

• There is a Facilities Map of the operation which includes product flow, storage areas, cull areas, employee break rooms, restrooms, and offices.

• ValleyHUB Farm product is not co-mingled prior to packing.

Crops represented in the scope of our Farm Food Safety Manual are: Leafy Greens, Herbs

Maps and explanations of the following are included in our Farm Food Safety Manual:

• Entire cultivated property showing buildings, fields, and roads.

• Labeled field/sections with a name or number. Produce grown in each area is indicated. Acreage is included.

• Surrounding areas, including the direction of drainage.

• Floor plans of the buildings, labeling sinks, chemical storage areas, restrooms, locations of first aid kits, etc.

• Designated break areas (eating, etc.). Smoking is not permitted on KVCC property.

• Packing line/washing area flow diagram. Show where produce is boxed/bagged from field harvest, where product comes into the packing area, and where the finished product goes before it leaves the farm.

• Maps from previous years are included as necessary