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USA - NEW YORK STATE - Ellicottville Greens’ Investors Discuss Why They Backed The Company
Ellicottville Greens crossed a major hurdle facing many growth-oriented startups recently when it pulled in a $1 million round of Series A funding from local angel investors
By Dan Miner – Reporter, Buffalo Business First
March 10, 2021
Andrea Vossler, partner at Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP | JOED VIERA
Ellicottville Greens crossed a major hurdle facing many growth-oriented startups recently when it pulled in a $1 million round of Series A funding from local angel investors.
How did co-founders Gabe Bialkowski and Sal LaTorre convince angels to move cash into their bank account in exchange for an ownership percentage of the business?
The answer lies somewhere at the intersection of familiarity, talent, and foresight, according to Scott Friedman, chairman of Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman law firm, and Andrea Vossler, a partner at that firm.
The duo, who invest through Varia Ventures, were the lead funders in Ellicottville Greens’ round.
Bialkowski is a computer science graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology who has been in and out of several startups in the last decade, including a startup in Los Angeles that successfully raised seed capital.
“We worked with Gabe in the past and we find him to be bright, entrepreneurial, and collaborative,” Friedman said. “To build a great company requires real teamwork and Gabe is open to building a great team.”
Scott Friedman, chairman of Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP | JOED VIERA
The “bet the jockeys” mantra is a common beat among angel investors, who know that even the best ideas will face challenges requiring human ingenuity to overcome.
The model itself was also at the right place for an angel investment round, Vossler said. Ellicottville Greens builds organic vertical farms in shipping containers – making them cost-effective and mobile. It already has four such units in operation, allowing the team to show real-world evidence of its theoretical premise.
The company positions itself at the cutting-edge of a hot consumer trend, which is the ability to offer fresh and locally sourced produce. Its mobile units can be placed directly on a customers’ premises – an idea with major potential in the grocery space.
Ellicottville Greens' Container Farms | ELLICOTTVILLE GREENS
And finally, it uses technology to support production and operations and uses established e-commerce channels such as Produce Peddlers and Off the Muck.
“It’s an ag-tech startup in a massive market that’s continuing to grow,” Vossler said. “Gabe is taking a fairly straightforward business model and wrapping it with technology, utilizing the shipping containers to push down costs and creating significant efficiencies around the delivery of the product.”
Ellicottville Greens completed a $250,000 seed round of funding last year from Launch NY and other local angels. Bialkowski aired his company’s progress at a Jan. 27 web presentation in front of the Western New York Venture Association.
He surpassed many of his own growth and financial milestones for the year in the first quarter.
The mix of attractive leadership, market, and rapid growth was how Ellicottville Greens crossed the finish line on its Series A round. The idea, of course, is that the real race has just begun.
“As he continues to build his team and get traction, we don’t think there is any limit to the potential for this company,” Friedman said.
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2020 Shone A New Light On The Need For Container Farming
For us here at Freight Farms, the COVID-19 pandemic became a pivotal moment
Even A Pandemic Couldn’t Stop Us!
When the COVID-19 pandemic came to a head in March, we all felt a deep sense of trepidation. At the time, the future looked beyond bleak. We were all at the forefront of a completely new experience and it was up to us to figure out how to stay safe and continue to thrive in the ‘new normal’ world. For us here at Freight Farms, the COVID-19 pandemic became a pivotal moment. Would people still care about their source of food in the midst of a health crisis? Would individuals be looking to shift careers and lifestyles during such uncertainty?
The answer came right away: yes. The pandemic shone a spotlight on the key flaws within our food system and the need for a workplace revolution. We saw a tremendous growth of interest from people looking to make a positive and needed impact on their communities. We reflect on the year with immense gratitude for our community of farmers that continue to help us address pressing issues of sustainability and food security–we can’t wait to see all we can accomplish together in 2021!
AVF FREE PUBLIC WEBINARS: AVF Annual General Meeting Day
AVF members will convene at the annual general meeting on the 29th of January 2021 at 5 p.m. CET to review 2020 and plan for the new year
AVF members will convene at the annual general meeting on the 29th of January 2021 at 5 p.m. CET to review 2020 and plan for the new year. All members are required to register for this session:
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On the same day, we plan to provide a platform for our members to present their innovations and introduce their companies to a wider audience in the format of roundtable talks and short presentations.
AVF members have time until the 25th of January to either send us a short recording (10-15 minutes) introducing your company’s vision or express their interest in presenting live for the second webinar.
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A Couple of Showrooms In Europe Need To Get The Ball Rolling For Verde Compacto - Shipping Container Farm
"People Are Immediately Enthusiastic When They See It"
"People Are Immediately Enthusiastic When They See It"
He, partly joking, calls himself ‘a born and raised’ city dweller from the heart of Amsterdam: Olivier Kappetein. As a representative of Mexican vertical farming company Verde Compacto in Europe, this is not ideal; will people be willing to listen to him given his background and his not yet widely undisputed product?
"Unfortunately not always, but that is why I’m looking for partners to start showrooms within Europe where we can display our cultivation systems. If people could actually see what we do, they would also see the potential in it. Of this, I’m sure. And yes, I know very well that vertical farming is not the solution to the global food problem, but I do believe there are many situations in which our systems would come in handy.”
The team of Verde Compacto that develops the container farm Huvster and the smaller Veggiebox cultivation variety
Advancing a Mexican family-run company
Before going further into the systems (such as the cultivation containers), we need to go back to where it all began. How does a young man from Amsterdam end up at a Mexican company active in vertical farming? “I was introduced to a Mexican through my dad a few years ago. It turns out he worked at Verde Compacto where he developed fertilizers. Through those fertilizers, they came into contact with vertical farming and decided to continue in that field.
I went to Mexico myself and got to know the family-run business better. They are ambitious and want to expand their brand in Europe and were looking for someone who could help them with that. With my degree in Business Administration, I can take on that role, and after doing my research to understand the relatively young market better, I now want to take some real steps forward.”
Opportunities, among others for apocalyptic bunkers
In the beginning, Olivier planned to aim all of his efforts in the Netherlands at first, but due to, among other things, the coronavirus, getting to know the market better, and the reservations against vertical farming in the Netherlands, he had to look in other places as well. “I want to build a couple of showrooms where people can see our products both in the Netherlands and in other European countries. We make cultivation systems in various sizes, from container to fridge-sized systems, always according to the vertical farming principle with a high productivity per square meter of 253 kilograms. I see a potential for these systems in, for example, Scandinavia, Germany, and the United Kingdom, countries with large urban areas or difficult growing climates. The younger generations in those places have a demand for sustainable, local products.”
But Olivier also has his eyes set outside of Europe, like in the Middle East. He is also looking into bunkers. Actual bunkers. “It is currently trendy for rich people worldwide to build apocalypse bunkers out of fear for the end of the world. Those people want to be self-sufficient in those bunkers, which is where our systems come into play. A great niche market with requests from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, to name a few.”
Realistic due to size
In any case, Olivier is a realist: replacing large, traditional cultivation companies with vertical farms in whatever way can not be justified anywhere. “To give you an indication of our system size: recently, we started working together with The Goat Project, an Italian vertical farming project. Up to an investment amount of 30 million euros, we will be delivering together, but after that, they take on everything up to an investment amount of 3 billion euros.”
That is why Olivier aims first and foremost on restaurants and supermarkets, where the consumer can choose how the product they will eat is grown. But, the systems can just as well be used for ornamental cultivation or cannabis cultivation, both medical and recreational. “For that latter type of cultivation, we developed a specialized system which could also be used to cultivate tomatoes, though on such a small scale that would not be very profitable.”
Strawberry yogurt
However, it would be profitable for an Icelandic producer of strawberry yogurt. Importing fresh strawberries to the island is more expensive than growing them yourself in a vertical farm. “The energy comes from the earth in Iceland due to the geysers, but there are many more situations in which, with a bit of thinking and using the local circumstances, a generally more expensive system works. The ROI of our systems is about one to three years, with a very high productivity per square meter (5700 plants in a 12-meter container named Huvster), the second-highest for container cultivation on the market.”
Rotating LED lighting increases energy efficiency
Critics often point out the high energy input of vertical farming. Olivier recognizes that, but refers to the clever use of local circumstances, and the technological innovations developed by Verde Compacto meant to increase efficiency. Rotating lights, for instance, a unique system compared to many other vertical farming systems. “Instead of cultivating in layers, we work with cultivating in standing tubes with LED strips rotating around them so that every plant gets the light it needs, but the energy input in kilowatt-hours is 50% lower per square meter and the production per square meter higher.”
Make them enthusiastic
Back to the restaurants, which is what Olivier focuses on in Europe first. He imagines one of the cultivation containers walls being see-through so that the consumers can take a peek at the cultivation facility. “Especially large groups of young consumers who want to, for instance, eat vegetarian or vegan, I expect will be very enthusiastic, and so will the investors. It is also easier to talk about something if it is physically there and allows fresh and healthy foods to be sourced closer to home.”
However, Olivier is aware of the disadvantage that European supermarkets are not yet able to sell products grown in vertical farms under an organic quality mark. According to him, that hampers the growth of vertical farming. “At the moment, they lose their organic quality mark as soon as they cultivate on water because the standards are pretty outdated when compared to the technological cultivation developments.”
Win-win situation
But it is not an insurmountable problem, especially given the worldwide increase in demand for local products during the pandemic. But is this true given the fact that Verde Compacto is Mexican, and in the Netherlands, many well-known players are active in offering cultivation solutions? “I don’t think that matters all too much these days. Price-wise we don’t differ much from European or North American systems. Every system has its pros and cons. I am very open about that. A well-thought-out calculation is always required, but both parties can create a win-win situation when it happens. Of this, I, and hopefully my future partners as well, am sure. I'm looking forward to discussing it with them.”
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Olivier Kappetein
olivier.kappetein@verdecompacto.com
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Thrive Containers Launched Operations With Its New Intelligent Container Technology - Shipping Container Farm
Our vision is to not only bring accessibility to farming but to offer a great return on investment for the AgTech industry.”
Thrive Containers launched operations today with its new intelligent container technology, aiming to disrupt the commercial farming industry. COVID-19 and climate change have accelerated existing strains in global food accessibility and supply chains, highlighting the need to rethink the world’s agriculture systems.
Our founder and CEO Shannon O'Malley has been at the forefront of this change through six years of container farm innovation here at Brick Street! O’Malley observed “Thrive Containers is redefining shipping container farming technology.
Our vision is to not only bring accessibility to farming but to offer a great return on investment for the AgTech industry.” Thrive Container's farm system uniquely excels in software automation, customer experience ease of use, and adaptability engineered by industry-leading experts. The result is maximized, year-round crop growth, reducing up to 90% of freshwater resources used in traditional agriculture practices. Shannon Quotes
Thrive Launch
“Thrive Containers is redefining shipping container farming technology. Our vision is to not only bring more accessibility to farming but to offer a great return on investment for the AgTech industry.”
“We want to bring this cutting-edge technology to the masses, to build a farm whose technology is firmly centered on the grower experience.”
Ohio Container
“The Ohio Container is the first breakthrough container model that focusses on leafy greens and herbs providing industry leading yields to the shipping container farms market.”
“Rivers are the inspiration for our model naming convention. Since Thrive container technology supports cleaner, healthier waterways, we want to celebrate, acknowledge, and highlight our commitment to our planet.”
Industry Evolution
“The Agtech industry is currently situated where the .com legacy once was. We are in an industry that is in a race to define who the main players are.”
Investment opportunity
“In the Agtech industry, shipping container farming is wide open, with key competitors that are raising and looking for market share. Each competitor has its own unique business model and approach, focused on different paths to success. Our focus is decentralizing the commercial food system at the point of consumption while utilizing large scale grocers in minimal spaces.”
Supply chain
“By growing the highest producing yield containers, we are bringing production to the point of consumption to provide access to the masses. We are mobile and focused on the urban core. Vs competitors buying large acreage and trucking produce out.”
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FOR SALE - 2018 Freight Farm Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow System - Atlanta, Georgia
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Make & Model - 2018 Freight Farm Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow System
Manufacturer - Freight Farms
Location - Atlanta, Georgia
Price - $75,000
Description
Well maintained 2018 LGM purchased from Freight Farms.
This LGM has been a reliable producer of healthy produce.
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Current Uses
• Perfect for starting a small produce business, growing for restaurants or supplementing existing produce production.
• Restauranter who wants to grow custom greens for rotating menus 365 days a year. Farm to Table? How about Parking Lot to Table!
• Universities and schools have created programs for students to learn to grow while supplementing dining facilities with fresh greens.
The Highest Standard in Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Pre-built system designed to maximize operational efficiency and streamline workflow
• Perfect environment is achievable 365 days a year, regardless of geographic location
• Automated scheduling reduces the amount of labor required to operate
• Remote monitoring & control capabilities through the Farmhand AppTM
Operation Requirements
Space- The LGM dimensions are 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’. We suggest putting the farm on either trap rock or a concrete pad.
Electrical- 60 amp, 120/240-volt single phase or 120/208V three phase connection.
Water- A designated water source is suggested such as a garden hose or hardline water plumbing.
Labor- 15 to 20 hours a week for farming and upkeep.
It is recommended growing smaller compact crops with a high turnover rate, like head and loose leaf lettuces, herbs and heartier greens like kale and swiss chard.
LGM Accessories
Replaced sink with a 4 row, direct lighting microgreen station.
Website of previous owner being sold at additional cost. The website is currently set up for the business of this local farmer, and upon purchase can be changed to the meet the purchaser’s new brand.
Crop Examples
Butterhead lettuce, Oakleaf lettuce, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Leaves, Arugula, Cilantro, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Kale, Endive, Basil, Chives and Thyme
Yields
800+ heads of lettuce weekly
12 heads per tower (256 vertical towers)
1 LGM= 1.8 acres
Numerous additional extras included.
Numerous warranties still in effect
Training, website and ongoing support available through Freight Farms.
Visit Freight Farms (Website) for more information.
2018 - Freight Farms LGM Information Booklet
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1. ALL-WEATHER CONSTRUCTION
Steel frame with stainless interior, 40' x 8' x 9.6' overall footprint.
2. AUTOMATIC DOSING
Programmable nutrient & pH dosing for perfect growing conditions.
3. CUSTOM WORKBENCH
TIG-welded stainless workbench with integrated seedling growth stage.
4. COMMERCIAL VOLUME
Thousands of growing sites across 256 irrigated vertical towers.
5. HIGH-EFFICIENCY LED ARRAY
5:1 red / blue LED lighting optimized for green leafy growth.
6. INSULATED ENTRY
Padlock-proof safety door with controlled-environment insulation.
All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice.
No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description.
All measurements, yields and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by the customer.
Farms Inside Shipping Containers Could Grow More Local Produce
Instead of trucking vegetables across the country, one company wants to help food service providers grow food right where they are, no matter how little experience or land they have
The Crops Grow Vertically Under LED Lights
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Four rows of panels on a flexible moving rack system house more than 8,000 living plants at once, creating a dense canopy of fresh crops. (Photo: Courtesy of Freight Farms)
Instead of trucking vegetables across the country, one company wants to help food service providers grow food right where they are, no matter how little experience or land they have.
“That’s at corporate campuses, university campuses, health care facilities,” says Brad McNamara, CEO of Freight Farms. The company sells what it calls the Greenery.
“It’s a 320-square-foot shipping container like you would see on a boat, a train, a truck, outfitted with an automated growing system,” he says, “to grow about 3.5 acres worth of produce with no pesticides, no herbicides, and about 98.5% less water.”
Inside the Greenery, plants grow vertically, with their roots in a nutrient solution instead of soil. Sensors, pumps, and LED lights automatically maintain ideal growing conditions, so you don’t have to be an expert to start farming.
“You plug it in and you’re growing the same day,” McNamara says.
As the climate changes and the world’s population grows, McNamara says it makes sense to farm in a way that produces more food with fewer resources and less transportation.
“Instead of making more bigger farms,” he says, “We make hundreds, then thousands, then millions of people into independent successful farmers where they live and work.”
Reporting credit: Stephanie Manuzak/ChavoBart Digital Media.
FOR SALE - 2017.5 Freight Farm - Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow System - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Make & Model - 2017.5 Leafy Green Machine (LGM) - Winterized" for Cold Climates.
Manufacturer - Freight Farms
Location - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Price - $70,000
Description
Well maintained 2017.5 LGM purchased from Freight Farms.
This LGM has been a reliable producer of healthy produce.
LGM Included Accessories:
Harvest Track
CO2 Booster
Storage Cabinet
Video Camera
Blue Tooth Audio Speakers
Hand Sink Package
Dehumidifier w/Reclamation Package
Water Filter Package
ELFA shelves installed
AC condensate water recycling system in place with Filters
Farm tutorial
Farm Hand App setup
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Current Uses
• Perfect for starting a small produce business, growing for restaurants or supplementing existing produce production.
• Restauranter who wants to grow custom greens for rotating menus 365 days a year. Farm to Table? How about Parking Lot to Table!
• Universities and schools have created programs for students to learn to grow while supplementing dining facilities with fresh greens.
The Highest Standard in Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Pre-built system designed to maximize operational efficiency and streamline workflow
• Perfect environment is achievable 365 days a year, regardless of geographic location
• Automated scheduling reduces the amount of labor required to operate
• Remote monitoring & control capabilities through the Farmhand AppTM
Operation Requirements
Space- The LGM dimensions are 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’. We suggest putting the farm on either trap rock or a concrete pad.
Electrical- 60 amp, 120/240-volt single phase or 120/208V three phase connection.
Water- A designated water source is suggested such as a garden hose or hardline water plumbing.
Labor- 15 to 20 hours a week for farming and upkeep.
It is recommended growing smaller compact crops with a high turnover rate, like head and loose leaf lettuces, herbs and heartier greens like kale and swiss chard.
Crop Examples
Butterhead lettuce, Oakleaf lettuce, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Leaves, Arugula, Cilantro, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Kale, Endive, Basil, Chives and Thyme
Yields
800+ heads of lettuce weekly
12 heads per tower (256 vertical towers)
1 LGM= 1.8 acres
Numerous additional extras included.
Numerous warranties still in effect
Training, website and ongoing support available through Freight Farms.
Visit Freight Farms (Website) for more information.
1. ALL-WEATHER CONSTRUCTION
Steel frame with stainless interior, 40' x 8' x 9.6' overall footprint.
2. AUTOMATIC DOSING
Programmable nutrient & pH dosing for perfect growing conditions.
3. CUSTOM WORKBENCH
TIG-welded stainless workbench with integrated seedling growth stage.
4. COMMERCIAL VOLUME
Thousands of growing sites across 256 irrigated vertical towers.
5. HIGH-EFFICIENCY LED ARRAY
5:1 red/blue LED lighting optimized for green leafy growth.
6. INSULATED ENTRY
Padlock-proof safety door with controlled-environment insulation.
Product Booklet
All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice.
No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description.
All measurements, yields and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by the customer.
Disclaimer of Warranty - The 2016 Freight Farms LGM hydroponic farming container is being sold “as is” and the Seller disclaims all warranties of quality, whether express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
FarmBox Foods - Container Farming, Differently
We’re taking shipping and truck containers, and breathing life into them, starting with the magical combination of light and water
Rooted In Truth, Our Mission
We’re taking shipping and truck containers, and breathing life into them, starting with the magical combination of light and water. From there, we’ve created 100% self-contained farming units that come with tracking systems, LED lighting, and water purification to ensure your vertical container ecosystem is successful, meeting all requirements of organic, sustainable farming today. These containers can be integrated into any community, with any kind of climate, and provide a natural, beautiful, leafy green product that is the essential of life.
Think Inside The Box
Farm Box Foods provides a complete grow system to be placed anywhere in the world. With future models compatible with solar technology, Plant Force One can we placed anywhere. Plant Force One is capable of growing a variety of lettuces, herbs, and greens at a large scale production anywhere. Our container allows companies, communities, government agencies to grow and produce fresh organic greens.
“Feeding The World, One Container At A Time.”
To provide humanity with high quality, fresh, healthy, nutritionally superior, clean, chemical-free REAL food. While preserving our planet’s limited resources and reducing pollution for future generations. It is our goal to provide you with a direct link between you and the food you and your family is eating. No longer are you going to the supermarket, relying on and trusting your purveyors to provide you with the best greens, you grow them yourselves, knowing exactly what’s going into your body!
“What’s One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure.”
Digital Farming Entrepreneurs
Our Story
FarmBoxFoods was founded in 2017 by Tony English, Jake Savageau & Jason Brown, whose singular focus was to develop a way to provide fresh organic nutritionally healthy food while reducing the use of earth’s valuable resources and reducing pollution simultaneously. They envisioned up-cycling unused shipping containers into very efficient greenhouses that could truly alter the way the world grows food.
By up-cycling those unused shipping containers – they could accomplish all of these goals at a lower cost than traditional farming and reduce the environmental impact of pesticides and the pollution of producing/transporting traditional vitamin devoid produce that we have all grown accustomed to consuming.
Introducing “Plant Force One”
Our Commitment
Our initial product is “Plant Force One.” This self-contained greenhouse in a shipping container farm is equivalent to 2 ½ acres of farmland that uses about 95% less water than traditional farming. Crops are grown using the latest technology in a perfect climate-controlled environment. Free of any pesticides, herbicides and any other toxic chemicals that humans should not be ingesting. Our crops are by far the most nutritious and delicious produce available today that also conserve our planet’s resources and reduces pollution associated with the growing, maintenance, and transportation of traditional farming.
FarmBoxFoods is currently developing new ways to supply humanity with other food products that will revolutionize how future generations will produce food forever.
Any Size, Any Location
From warehouse to full-scale farm
As the earth’s fertile soil becomes more scare every day, the importance of fresh foods and proper nutrition becomes paramount. Farmbox Foods’ unique ecosystem allows scalability in any environment. A city warehouse can easily be turned into a mass-producing commerce
FarmBox Foods is Excited to Announce its Partnership with GulfCarib
GulfCarib is the ONLY company dedicated to fulfilling the food security needs in both Jamaica and the Gulf States.
Its Principals and Consultants, all experts in their fields, are award-winning architects and engineers who deliver cutting edge solutions, such as FarmBox Foods, in agriculture, waster to energy and renewables.
The Use of these solutions and ‘best practices’ in agricultural techniques will endure availability of products and also prevent spiking of food prices.
We Are Half Farmers And Half Scientists
It comes down to what’s inside, the “Plant Force One” is built inside of a recycled 40-foot container. Helping the environment and help you change the way your farm
FOR SALE - 2014 Freight Farm - Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow System - Texas
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
FOR SALE - 2014 Freight Farm - Computer Controlled Hydroponic
Grow System - Texas
Manufacturer - Freight Farms
Model - 2014 Leafy Green Machine (LGM)
Price - $29,950
Location: Texas
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Current Uses
• Perfect for starting a small produce business, growing for restaurants or supplementing existing produce production.
• Restauranter who wants to grow custom greens for rotating menus 365 days a year. Farm to Table? How about Parking Lot to Table!
• Universities and schools have created programs for students to learn to grow while supplementing dining facilities with fresh greens.
The Highest Standard in Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Pre-built system designed to maximize operational efficiency and streamline workflow
• Perfect environment is achievable 365 days a year, regardless of geographic location
• Automated scheduling reduces the amount of labor required to operate
• Remote monitoring & control capabilities through the Farmhand AppTM
Operation Requirements
Space- The LGM dimensions are 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’. We suggest putting the farm on either trap rock or a concrete pad.
Electrical- 60 amp, 120/240-volt single phase or 120/208V three phase connection.
Water- A designated water source is suggested such as a garden hose or hardline water plumbing.
Labor- 15 to 20 hours a week for farming and upkeep.
It is recommended growing smaller compact crops with a high turnover rate, like head and loose leaf lettuces, herbs and heartier greens like kale and swiss chard.
Crop Examples
Butterhead lettuce, Oakleaf lettuce, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Leaves, Arugula, Cilantro, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Kale, Endive, Basil, Chives and Thyme
Yields
800+ heads of lettuce weekly
12 heads per tower (256 vertical towers)
1 LGM= 1.8 acres
Freight Farms technology makes it easy to bring farming closer to where people live. The result is local, year-round production featuring fresh, sustainably-grown, and flavorful greens.
Freight Farms is exactly what it sounds like–a farm in a repurposed freight container.
These old containers are retrofitted with vertical, hydroponic components to make farming possible anywhere in the world, regardless of the outside climate.
LGM Included Accessories:
2 (two) new Freight Farm chem panels; with AgrowDose pumps. Pumps where primed with water but never used. New sensors also.
2 (two) A/C units: Unit #1 is Factory the other is a MrCool Oasis ES Series Ductless Mini-
Split Heat Pump System 230V 19 SEER - 24,000 BTU. If you don’t need 2nd A/C unit remove it & reinstall exhaust fan. All tubing, wires where run into the farm through exhaust port hole so as to keep farm integrity.
1 Dehumidifier Model HCWH-90 Whole Home Dehumidifier
1 (one) ClearView pump to manage the condensate.
2 (two) (Floor fan tubes (2ea. for both sides)
2 (two) 800cfm fans; only one installed
4 (four) Westpointe fans not installed
2 (two) Co2 Generators, 1 MiniGen; 1 Autopilot
1 (one) Evolution RO1000 High Flow Reverse Osmosis Water Filter by HydroLogic
1 (one) BIGboy Ultra Violet Sterilizer Kit by HydroLogic.
2 (two) Seedling Doser Panel & Main Doser Panel w/sensors
2 (two) sets pH probe - EC probe - Temp probe -
Seedling & Main delivery tanks; replaced All of them 8 are new
Illumitex - Eclipse Gen2 8 LED Grow lights & Eclipse Gen2 12 LED Grow lights - 3ea. Over the seedlings area NEW
10 LED light strips 7 replacements
Agrowtek – Hydro Transmitter and sensors; (All New)
Cradle Point (AT&T) Cell for Internet into LGM has ??? router that works with Farmhand.
4 port switch
Laptop cradle w/swing arm not installed
Lots of spare parts
Misc. PVC fittings most treaded a few slip on
2 aux pumps, small volume, 2 air pumps,
Training, website and ongoing support available through Freight Farms.
Visit www.freightfarms.com for more information.
Everything You Will Need To Grow Seedling And Microgreens And Then Some
Materials For Growing Hydroponic Plants - Additional $7,500.00 USD
Seedling Cart & Racks (DIY) 6 trays, 1 sump, lights (mix of LED’s & T5) Bright Agrotech design ($500)
Illumitex - Eclipse Gen2 8 LED Grow lights & Eclipse Gen2 12 LED Grow lights** ($4,000)
20 (twenty) K5 fluorescents lights 4’
Agrobrite 2’x1’ 4 bulbs
Multiponics High-End Cycle Timer in waterproof box ($250)
Multiponics Aquatec CDP 8800 pump w/psi guage in waterproof box ($300)
ProSeries 5 stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System 1 ea. w/expansion tank (5gal.); 50GPD ($350)
4 stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System 1 ea. w/expansion tank (4.4gal) ($250)
Trays w/holes 50 ea. Trays w/ holes (diamond pattern)
Trays seedling (200ea. cells) 20ea. Trays w/o holes $20 ea.
Q Plugs 20/60 4K per case 1ea. case by IHort
Microgreen grow Pads & roll
Propagating Chamber model PC-22 by PRO-GROW ($2,200)
Zipgrow Farm Walls: 2ea. 4’ & 1ea. 8’ complete by Bright Agrotech ($1,500)
Tower Garden growing system ($500)
1ea. 30”x30”x6” tub
Pumps; Aerators; Timers; Tubing and fittings (1/4” / 3/8” / ½”)
PSI gauges
pH & EC probes handheld w/solution
Light Meter (Apogee Instruments) Full-Spectrum Quantum sensor ($500)
** (Seeds Included 1 Year Old)
Attached Documents:
Freight Farm Twitter Feed
LGM Cut Sheets
See All Photos And Videos Here
All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice.
No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description.
All measurements, yields and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by the customer.
Disclaimer of Warranty - The 2017 Freight Farms LGM hydroponic farming container is being sold “as is” and the Seller disclaims all warranties of quality, whether express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
FOR SALE: 2016 Computer Controlled "Modular Farm" - Hydroponic Grow System - Canada
The “Modular Farm” is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Location: Canada
Price: $59,000 USD
Exterior Farm Dimensions: 40' x 10' x 10'.
AutoGrow technology with IntelliGrow support. This allows for remote control of the farm (climate, lights, nutrients, etc.) from anywhere using your mobile phones or computer. Also, gives a history report.
Upstart University, a Facebook group, has been a great resource tool to connect with other hydroponic growers or Upstart personnel, for assistance in whatever it may be.
There are four (4) cameras installed to remotely view the interior of the farm.
240 x 8' zipgrow towers allowing for 2800+ plants. This is in 4 rows (2 sections) with 60 towers in each. As you can see in the picture with the table.
Farm labor is 15-20 hours per week for harvesting and upkeep.
There is a large 9' x 3', stainless steel working table accessible on 3 sides. 4 adults working can work in the farm at one time with plenty of space.
The farm has been able to maintain a healthy climate in the middle of the Alberta winters. The farm’s first winter experienced -40 Celsius for 2 weeks.
FOR SALE - 2017.5 Freight Farm - Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow System - St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Make & Model - 2017.5 Leafy Green Machine (LGM) - Winterized" for Cold Climates.
Manufacturer - Freight Farms
Location - St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Price - $65,000
Description
Well maintained 2017.5 LGM purchased from Freight Farms.
This LGM has been a reliable producer of healthy produce.
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Current Uses
• Perfect for starting a small produce business, growing for restaurants or supplementing existing produce production.
• Restauranter who wants to grow custom greens for rotating menus 365 days a year. Farm to Table? How about Parking Lot to Table!
• Universities and schools have created programs for students to learn to grow while supplementing dining facilities with fresh greens.
The Highest Standard in Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Pre-built system designed to maximize operational efficiency and streamline workflow
• Perfect environment is achievable 365 days a year, regardless of geographic location
• Automated scheduling reduces the amount of labor required to operate
• Remote monitoring & control capabilities through the Farmhand AppTM
Operation Requirements
Space- The LGM dimensions are 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’. We suggest putting the farm on either trap rock or a concrete pad.
Electrical- 60 amp, 120/240-volt single phase or 120/208V three phase connection.
Water- A designated water source is suggested such as a garden hose or hardline water plumbing.
Labor- 15 to 20 hours a week for farming and upkeep.
It is recommended growing smaller compact crops with a high turnover rate, like head and loose leaf lettuces, herbs and heartier greens like kale and swiss chard.
LGM Included Accessories
Upgraded Dehumidifier
1/3 hp main pump
Constant flow drip emitters to prevent the wasting of water
Crop Examples
Butterhead lettuce, Oakleaf lettuce, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Leaves, Arugula, Cilantro, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Kale, Endive, Basil, Chives and Thyme
Yields
800+ heads of lettuce weekly
12 heads per tower (256 vertical towers)
1 LGM= 1.8 acres
Numerous additional extras included.
Numerous warranties still in effect
Training, website and ongoing support available through Freight Farms.
Visit Freight Farms (Website) for more information.
1. ALL-WEATHER CONSTRUCTION
Steel frame with stainless interior, 40' x 8' x 9.6' overall footprint.
2. AUTOMATIC DOSING
Programmable nutrient & pH dosing for perfect growing conditions.
3. CUSTOM WORKBENCH
TIG-welded stainless workbench with integrated seedling growth stage.
4. COMMERCIAL VOLUME
Thousands of growing sites across 256 irrigated vertical towers.
5. HIGH-EFFICIENCY LED ARRAY
5:1 red / blue LED lighting optimized for green leafy growth.
6. INSULATED ENTRY
Padlock-proof safety door with controlled-environment insulation.
Product Booklet
All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice.
No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description.
All measurements, yields and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by customer.
FOR SALE - 2016.5 Premium Freight Farm (LGM) - Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow System - Florida
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Make & Model - 2016.5 Premium Leafy Green Machine (LGM)
Manufacturer - Freight Farms
Location - Florida
Price - $57,500
Description
Well maintained late 2016.5 LGM purchased from Freight Farms.
This LGM has been a reliable producer of healthy produce.
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Current Uses
• Perfect for starting a small produce business, growing for restaurants or supplementing existing produce production.
• Restauranter who wants to grow custom greens for rotating menus 365 days a year. Farm to Table? How about Parking Lot to Table!
• Universities and schools have created programs for students to learn to grow while supplementing dining facilities with fresh greens.
The Highest Standard in Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Pre-built system designed to maximize operational efficiency and streamline workflow
• Perfect environment is achievable 365 days a year, regardless of geographic location
• Automated scheduling reduces the amount of labor required to operate
• Remote monitoring & control capabilities through the Farmhand AppTM
Operation Requirements
Space- The LGM dimensions are 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’. We suggest putting the farm on either trap rock or a concrete pad.
Electrical- 60 amp, 120/240-volt single phase or 120/208V three phase connection.
Water- A designated water source is suggested such as a garden hose or hardline water plumbing.
Labor- 15 to 20 hours a week for farming and upkeep.
It is recommended growing smaller compact crops with a high turnover rate, like head and loose leaf lettuces, herbs and heartier greens like kale and swiss chard.
Crop Examples
Butterhead lettuce, Oakleaf lettuce, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Leaves, Arugula, Cilantro, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Kale, Endive, Basil, Chives and Thyme
Yields
800+ heads of lettuce weekly
12 heads per tower (256 vertical towers)
1 LGM= 1.8 acres
Numerous additional extras included. (Original cost approx., $5,000.)
All standard Premium components
Custom stacked microgreens production module (in place of sink), programmed into control system
Additional back dehumidifier
Upgraded FF LEDs for propagation
Training, website and ongoing support available through Freight Farms.
Visit www.freightfarms.com for more information.
1. ALL-WEATHER CONSTRUCTION
Steel frame with stainless interior, 40' x 8' x 9.6' overall footprint.
2. AUTOMATIC DOSING
Programmable nutrient & pH dosing for perfect growing conditions.
3. CUSTOM WORKBENCH
TIG-welded stainless workbench with integrated seedling growth stage.
4. COMMERCIAL VOLUME
Thousands of growing sites across 256 irrigated vertical towers.
5. HIGH-EFFICIENCY LED ARRAY
5:1 red / blue LED lighting optimized for green leafy growth.
6. INSULATED ENTRY
Padlock-proof safety door with controlled-environment insulation.
Product Booklet
All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice.
No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description.
All measurements, yields and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by the customer.
Disclaimer of Warranty - The 2016.5 Freight Farms LGM hydroponic farming container is being sold “as is” and the Seller disclaims all warranties of quality, whether express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
FOR SALE - Two - 2017 Custom Built - Hydroponic Grow Systems - Miami, Florida
Two 40’ Insulated Container
Vertical Farming / Hydroponic Grow Systems
Two - 2017 Custom Built - Hydroponic Grow Systems - Can Be Sold individually.
Price: $45,000 each - Seller will finance with 20% down payment
Location: Miami, Florida
Electrical Work/Components
Plumbing Work/Components
HVAC Work/Components
2 x Air Conditioners (3.5 Tons)
Hydroponics Lights- 300 x 8’ Growing Tubes - 300 x Growing Medium/Sponges
Commercial Water Filtration System
Commercial Self Sustaining Sink
Stainless Steel Table
1 - Refrigerator
1 - Remote Switch via App
Stainless Steel Shelves x 10
55 Gallon Tank
Water Pump
Security Alarm (ADT)
Wireless Internet
Highlights:
Capacity to Grow +100K Plants
Self-Sustaining Water System
Hydroponic Light System - Proven Concept
Permitted by Dept. Agriculture
Permitted by Miami Dade County
Local Business Tax Receipt
Property Insurance Policy
General Liability Policy
Product Liability Policy
All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice.
No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description.
All measurements, yields and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by the customer.
Disclaimer of Warranty - The hydroponic farming greenhouse container is being sold “as is” and the Seller disclaims all warranties of quality, whether express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Videos: Freight Farms - Container Farming
To learn more about how to get started with your own Freight Farm go to Freight Farms, or to inquire about a pre-owned Freight Farm Container go to iGrow News
FREIGHT FARMER SPOTLIGHT: PATRICK STOFFER
In a lot of ways, Patrick Stoffer isn't your average 28-year old. To start with, he is a hydroponic farmer, but perhaps even more unusual, he is roommates with a 90-year old, Harrie, just one of the members of his community he is passionate about serving. Patrick lives at Humanitas Independent Senior Living Facility in Deventer, The Netherlands. In exchange for room and board, Patrick spends time with the residents, who help him grow, harvest and prepare the fresh produce from his Freight Farms operation, Grow Local. To learn more about how to get started with your own Freight Farm go to Freight Farms, or to learn more about pre-owned Freight Farm LGM container, got to iGrow News.
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FARMPRO: Fully Automated And Climate Controlled 40' Container Farming
The Urban Crop Solutions FarmPro is a 40 ft fully automated freight container with a state-of-the-art leafy green growing system. This system gives you a fully automated 4-layer growing solution
FARMPRO by Urban Crop Solutions
A FULLY AUTOMATED AND
CLIMATE CONTROLLED 40' FREIGHT CONTAINER
The Urban Crop Solutions FarmPro is a 40 ft fully automated freight container with a state-of-the-art leafy green growing system. This system gives you a fully automated 4-layer growing solution.
HYDROPONICS AND OWN GROWTH RECIPES FOR 200+ CROPS
To deliver healthy crops, our closed-loop irrigation system:
Minimizes the use of fresh water
Increases plant nutrient uptake and can work with up to 70 organic nutrients and minerals
Provides optimal root growth, aeriation and nutrient delivery
Allows to grow microgreens and super-large crops
CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
In/outflow of air is controlled to limit unwanted elements while optimizing climate conditions.
Closed production plants have minimal external elements influencing the indoor climate
Monitoring the in- and outflow of air allows for the best possible crops
Flavour can be tailored to market demand by influencing climate, light and nutrients
CUSTOM-MADE LED TECHNOLOGY
Our own LED lights provide the optimal spectrum for your plants, using limited energy.
The photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) range, enables photosynthesis in the 400-700nm range
Using energy-efficient LEDs, our crops receive just the right light spectrum to grow efficiently
ROBOTIZED AND CONTROLLED PROCESS
Our top-notch industrial standards allow full control over monitoring and automation.
Minimize human intervention to achieve higher levels of pro
STANDARD FUNCTIONS
40 ft insulated container
Climate control
SIZE: 40” - LAYERS: 4
1 irrigation system
Continuous monitoring
Custom-made LEDs
4 cultivation layers
Handling area and technical room
Fully automated growing process
Online crop and process management
OPTIONS
Custom outside colour
Personalized logo on container
Up to 2 different water systems
1 or multiple windows
1 or multiple webcams
Back-up power system
WHAT YOU GET
80 M² GROWING SURFACE
1.6K- 3.6K CROPS PER GROWING CYCLE
24K - 54K CROPS PER YEAR
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FOR SALE - Two - 2015.5 Freight Farm - Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow Systems - Location: Colorado
Manufacturer - Freight Farms
Model - (2) 2015.5 Leafy Green Machine (LGM) - Winterized" for Cold Climates.
Price - $50,000 Each - Can be sold individually
Location: Colorado
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Current Uses
• Perfect for starting a small produce business, growing for restaurants or supplementing existing produce production.
• Restauranter who wants to grow custom greens for rotating menus 365 days a year. Farm to Table? How about Parking Lot to Table!
• Universities and schools have created programs for students to learn to grow while supplementing dining facilities with fresh greens.
The Highest Standard in Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Pre-built system designed to maximize operational efficiency and streamline workflow
• Perfect environment is achievable 365 days a year, regardless of geographic location
• Automated scheduling reduces the amount of labor required to operate
• Remote monitoring & control capabilities through the Farmhand AppTM
Operation Requirements
Space- The LGM dimensions are 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’. We suggest putting the farm on either trap rock or a concrete pad.
Electrical- 60 amp, 120/240-volt single phase or 120/208V three phase connection.
Water- A designated water source is suggested such as a garden hose or hardline water plumbing.
Labor- 15 to 20 hours a week for farming and upkeep.
It is recommended growing smaller compact crops with a high turnover rate, like head and loose leaf lettuces, herbs and heartier greens like kale and swiss chard.
Crop Examples
Butterhead lettuce, Oakleaf lettuce, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Leaves, Arugula, Cilantro, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Kale, Endive, Basil, Chives and Thyme
Yields
800+ heads of lettuce weekly
12 heads per tower (256 vertical towers)
1 LGM= 1.8 acres
LGM Included Accessories:
Zebra Printer and Bar Code System + Case of Ribbons & Paper
Numerous additional extras included.
Numerous warranties still in effect
Training, website and ongoing support available through Freight Farms.
Visit www.freightfarms.com for more information.
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Attached Documents:
LGM Cut Sheets
See All Photos And Videos Here
FOR SALE - 2015.5 Freight Farm - Computer Controlled Hydroponic Grow System - Minnesota
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
2015.5 Freight Farm - Computer Controlled
Hydroponic Grow System
FOR SALE
Location: Minnesota
Price: $40,000
2015.5 Freight Farm Leafy Green Machine (LGM)
The Leafy Green Machine is a complete hydroponic growing system built entirely inside a shipping container with all the components needed for commercial food production. The system is designed and engineered for easy operation, allowing users of all backgrounds to immediately start growing.
Current Uses
• Perfect for starting a small produce business, growing for restaurants or supplementing existing produce production.
• Restauranter who wants to grow custom greens for rotating menus 365 days a year. Farm to Table? How about Parking Lot to Table!
• Universities and schools have created programs for students to learn to grow while supplementing dining facilities with fresh greens.
The Highest Standard in Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Pre-built system designed to maximize operational efficiency and streamline workflow
• Perfect environment is achievable 365 days a year, regardless of geographic location
• Automated scheduling reduces the amount of labor required to operate
• Remote monitoring & control capabilities through the Farmhand AppTM
Operation Requirements
Space- The LGM dimensions are 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’. We suggest putting the farm on either trap rock or a concrete pad.
Electrical- 60 amp, 120/240-volt single phase or 120/208V three phase connection.
Water- A designated water source is suggested such as a garden hose or hardline water plumbing.
Labor- 15 to 20 hours a week for farming and upkeep.
It is recommended growing smaller compact crops with a high turnover rate, like head and loose leaf lettuces, herbs and heartier greens like kale and swiss chard.
Crop Examples
Butterhead lettuce, Oakleaf lettuce, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Leaves, Arugula, Cilantro, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Kale, Endive, Basil, Chives and Thyme
Yields
800+ heads of lettuce weekly
12 heads per tower (256 vertical towers)
1 LGM= 1.8 acres
LGM Included Accessories:
Zebra Printer and Bar Code System + Case of Ribbons & Paper
Numerous additional extras included.
Numerous warranties still in effect