Overview
The farm enterprise "Best Berry" was established in March 2019, with total investments of $614,000 over the past six years. The company specializes in berry cultivation, operating extensive plantations of 13.5 hectares of blueberries and 15 hectares of raspberries. It recently launched 2 hectares of greenhouses for strawberry production. "Best Berry" exports its products to European countries, including Italy, Poland, and Germany.
In addition to its agricultural operations, the company’s owner, Volodymyr Kniazevych, holds a 4,000 sq.m. non-residential building and a 2.1 ha land plot in Verkhovyna, Ivano-Frankivsk region. Plans are underway to transform this property into a Center for Physical and Psychological Rehabilitation.
Brief Description of the Project / Technology / Other Specifics
The project involves establishing a Center for Physical and Psychological Rehabilitation on a 2.1-hectare plot in Verkhovyna, incorporating a 400-square-meter existing building and additional planned structures. This center will support servicemen, civilians, and families affected by combat or high-stress environments. Its mission is to provide comprehensive physical, psychological, social, and professional rehabilitation services.
Planned Facilities and Services
- Target Groups: Wounded soldiers, civilians, children with bionic prostheses, recently returned military personnel, families of the deceased, and volunteers with serious health concerns.
- Services Offered: Pool therapy, sports programs, psychological consultations, art therapy, canine therapy, outdoor activities, retreats, and life skills training.
- Professional Team: Includes rehabilitators, psychologists, therapists, instructors, and coordinators for individual and group programs.
- Capacity: The center aims to accommodate 100 individuals at a time, serving 1,500 annually.
Advantages of the Project
- Employment for Veterans: Provides stable incomes and reintegration support through employment opportunities.
- Therapeutic Environment: Leverages the restorative power of the Carpathian Mountains’ natural setting.
- Veteran-Led Peer Support: Creates a supportive community through staff with military experience.
- Attracting Medical Professionals: Encourages young healthcare providers to strengthen local healthcare in rural areas.
- Boosting Local Economy: Stimulates rural economic growth through job creation and healthcare improvements.
Company Owner or CEO Overview
Volodymyr Kniazevych, owner and CEO since 2019, has led the company's development, focusing on product export and strategy. He is also spearheading the creation of the rehabilitation center to support military personnel and communities affected by the war.
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