Tolero Farms
Organic Lavender Farm Expansion
Overview
We are developing a 77-acre organic lavandin grosso farm in Reno, Nevada, focused on high-efficiency, full-plant utilization. With 5,000 plants already established (year 1), the operation is positioned for rapid scale and strong multi-channel revenue generation. Our phased planting plan and diversified product strategy create a resilient, high-margin agricultural business.
We are developing a 77-acre organic lavandin grosso farm in Reno, Nevada, focused on high-efficiency, full-plant utilization. With 5,000 plants already established (year 1), the operation is positioned for rapid scale and strong multi-channel revenue generation. Our phased planting plan and diversified product strategy create a resilient, high-margin agricultural business.
Expansion Plan & Production Timeline
- Current: 5,000 plants (Year 1, already planted)
- Year 2: +15,000 plants (total 20,000)
- Year 3: +20,000 plants (total 40,000)
- Yield: Full production expected by Year 3
Lavandin grosso is a high-yield, hardy varietal well-suited for Northern Nevada’s climate, offering strong oil content and multiple market applications.
Revenue Streams (Full Plant Utilization Model)
We maximize revenue by monetizing every part of the plant:
We maximize revenue by monetizing every part of the plant:
- Dried Buds (Wholesale Tea Market)
- Price: $12–$15 per pound
- Stable, recurring demand from tea and wellness companies
- Fresh & Dried Bundles (Floral Market)
- Price: $8-$10 per bundle
- Premium positioning with florists and direct-to-consumer channels
- Essential Oil (Distillation of Stems & Excess Biomass)
- Price: ~$30 per pound
- High-margin product with applications in cosmetics, aromatherapy, and wellness
Competitive Advantages
- Organic & Sustainable Practices: Aligns with premium market demand and pricing power
- Zero-Waste Model: Full utilization significantly increases revenue per acre
- Multiple Revenue Channels: Diversifies risk across wholesale, retail, and value-added products
- Scalable Infrastructure: Phased planting allows controlled capital deployment and growth
- Strategic Location: Reno offers favorable climate, land availability, and access to West Coast markets
Financial Outlook (High-Level)
By Year 3, at full production capacity (40,000 plants), the farm is positioned to generate strong per-acre returns through diversified outputs and premium organic pricing. Revenue growth is driven by both increased plant count and higher yield maturity.
Investment Opportunity
Capital will accelerate planting, irrigation expansion, harvesting efficiency, and distillation capacity. Investors gain exposure to a scalable, sustainable agricultural venture with multiple revenue streams, strong margins, and increasing demand in wellness and floral markets.
Capital will accelerate planting, irrigation expansion, harvesting efficiency, and distillation capacity. Investors gain exposure to a scalable, sustainable agricultural venture with multiple revenue streams, strong margins, and increasing demand in wellness and floral markets.
Vision
To build a leading organic lavandin operation in the Western U.S., known for quality, sustainability, and full-spectrum product utilization—transforming a single crop into a diversified, high-value business.
To build a leading organic lavandin operation in the Western U.S., known for quality, sustainability, and full-spectrum product utilization—transforming a single crop into a diversified, high-value business.
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