Leadership & Transition
Fall: Harvest Conclusion & Cohort Hand-Off
Closing the production loop. Graduating leaders finalize winterization, save seed stock, and train incoming recruits for the next winter cycle.
Milestone 4.1: Bed Winterization & Seed Saving
+100 XPCover cropping perennial beds, applying protective mulch layers, and processing/storing viable seed stock for next season.
Grant-Ready Proof Metric: Seed inventory logs and field closure checklists.
Milestone 4.2: Cohort Leadership Transition & Training
+200 XPFounding participants and Tier 3 leaders onboard and train incoming Tier 1 recruits on portal operation and winter planning.
Grant-Ready Proof Metric: Peer-to-peer mentorship hours and self-sustaining cycle verification reports.