K-State/Rosie’s Farm Properties – Collaboration Letter
Letter should be on letterhead, signed, and addressed to:
Debra Sweeney
Rosie’s Farm Properties
8037 Greenbush Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Please email to Libby Leggett
leggettl@cox.net
Sample letter: This is just a suggestion, so please revise and add information as you deem appropriate
Kansas State University is pleased to explore a collaboration with Rosie’s Farm Properties through the
Horticulture and Natural Resources Department, Sustainable Food Production Systems. The intent is to
provide on-going support for testing and research for the contained environment, solar powered,
hydroponic systems that Rosie’s Farm Properties is developing on your Agriculture and Energy
Distribution (AED) centers located in rural Kansas. We recognize that these projects will provide fresh,
organic food for communities in Kansas. The general research areas will include:
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Analysis of processes to increase plant nutritional value
Analysis of practices that improve plant health and quality
Analysis of hydroponic equipment and processes to improve production
Collaboration on technical and industrial system designs using energy sustainable practices to
increase food production
Training programs in sustainable growing practices
We recognize this collaboration will provide data and research that will be mutually beneficial and look
forward to a rewarding relationship.