KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
ACTION ITEM 10D
ACTION ITEM:
Approval to Purchase a Hydroponic System.
FACTS:
The Division of Academic Affairs is requesting the use of USDA federal extension funds to purchase a Hydroponic System. The Greenery S, a state-of-the-art controlled environment equipment, gives complete control of the elements with five specialized systems to grow food 365 days a year.
The vertical hydroponics system will be used as a vegetable production system and will offer educational and job training and programming for Senate Bill 270 (West Louisville project).
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
$130,275, plus a recurring charge of $25/month. (Funding through Land Grant USDA Federal Extension Funds)
RECOMMENDATION:
Acting President Stamps recommends that the Board of Regents approve the purchase of a Hydroponic System.
MOTION:
Approve the purchase of a Hydroponic System.
Academic Affairs