News About Farming in a Shipping Container
USA - WYOMING: CWC's Container Farm Arrived at Lander Center
“We are excited to have new technology on campus so our students can learn about these alternative high-tech farming practices,” says President of Central Wyoming College. “It is cutting edge and has major implications for substantially increasing food production in small spaces, and for bringing fresh foods to food deserts that have little or no access to these healthy and fresh food options.”
CWC’s AAS Degree in Regenerative Small Scale Farming is the first of its kind in Wyoming. Central Wyoming College also offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Management and Leadership with an option in Agricultural Leadership.
VIDEO: Central Wyoming College’s Lander Campus Transformed With New Freight Farm
Lander, Wyo. — Central Wyoming College’s Freight Farm arrived yesterday at the Lander Center. The 40-foot shipping container is a fully automated hydroponic, year-round growing system, and is capable of producing two to four acres of produce a year.
“This will enhance the Central Wyoming College student experience,” says Ethan Page, Instructor of Local Food and Agriculture. “We will now be able to eliminate seasonal and logistical barriers and grow food at the Lander Center 365 days a year. We operate a student farm and a farm incubator program at the Alpine Science Institute in Sinks Canyon We will now be able to offer fresh veggies at local farmers’ markets throughout the year.”
The Board of Directors of Freight Farms Has Unanimously Appointed Brad Griffith, Former CCO of Compass Minerals and 23-year Agri-Food Veteran, as Chief Executive Officer
As a global Life Sciences executive and strategic advisor with a passion for sustainable Agri-Food systems, Brad has accelerated startups and turnarounds, transformed commercial and manufacturing operations, and grown multibillion-dollar P&Ls.
Previously as Chief Commercial Officer at Kansas-based Compass Minerals, Brad led the global commercial Plant Nutrition and Salt businesses, global supply chain, and global R&D. Prior to Compass Minerals, Brad spent over 17 years with Monsanto Company in agriculture and pharmaceuticals. Brad is also an Operating Partner at Ajax Strategies and Skyline Global Partners, and he is an Independent Board Director for Midwestern BioAg.
US: MISSOURI - "I Intended To Bring The Technology, And Find What My Market Needed"
"The farm came in a basic format, and we adjusted it to our way of farming that suited our needs best. Since it was able to grow over 900 different crop varieties, I intended to bring the technology, and find what my market needed, no matter how I had to do that," says David Payne, Co-founder of Beats Per Minute, a container farm operator in Kansas City, Missouri.
EP49: Powering The World’s Largest Network of Connected Farms - Freight Farms
Brad McNamara, Co-Founder and President of Freight Farms, joins us on this week’s episode to discuss:
- Scaling local food production around the world
- Decentralized vs centralized farming
- Drive-in farmer’s markets
- Notable customer stories
- The future of food production
- Two big ideas rotting in his idea graveyard
Brittany Weerts And Ali Jewell Attend Freight Farms Training
Brittany Weerts and Ali Jewell traveled to Boston last week for a 2-day intensive training for the new Freight Farm container farms at the Purdue Student Farm. While there, they met with Nathan Liberty – Freight Farm’s growing manager and also a former HLA graduate.
Freight Farms Partners Up To Put Farms In Innovative Places
Back in January, 2024, the Museum of Science, Boston opened their newest exhibit in the form of a small, vertical smart farm through a partnership with Freight Farms and Green City Growers. Named ‘The Garden,’ the unit will have a window so museum-goers can watch as Green City Growers visits twice weekly to tend the farm.
Agrinam Acquisition Corporation Announces Third Amendment to Business Combination Agreement With Freight Farms, Inc.
Pursuant to the Third Amending Agreement, Agrinam, Merger Sub and Freight Farms have agreed to extend the date by which Freight Farms may provide notice to terminate the Business Combination from June 28, 2024 to July 15, 2024.
USA - Birmingham, Alabama - MLB Teams Up A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club To Establish A Hydroponic Farm
As the MLB prepared for the match-up between the Cardinals and the Giants at Rickwood Field on Thursday, it also gave back to the community.
Thursday morning, it unveiled a hydroponic farm from Freight Farm at A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club. The farm will be used to teach kids about nutrition and farming and the produce will be given to neighbors in the area.
Fresh Simple Greens: A Year-Round Farming Marvel In Huntsville, Utah
After two-and-a-half years in business patience and persistence are paying off for Fresh Simple Greens. Orders continue to increase — from customers who buy direct and rave about the crisp, fresh taste of their lettuce, and more recently from grocery stores, which buy their herbs.
Freight Farms - Live Webinar! Vertical Farming Veterans
Join us for a webinar featuring David Payne, Owner of Beats per Minute, a veteran-owned vertical farming company from Kansas City, Missouri. Specializing in high-quality basil, Beats Per Minute supplies over 50 grocery stores and is in high demand.
USA - PENNSYLVANIA: Inside A Repurposed Shipping Container, Elizabeth Forward Students Are Growing The Future — And Themselves
This story is one in a series created in collaboration with the AASA Learning 2025 Alliance to celebrate the work of groundbreaking school districts in the Pittsburgh region. Kidsburgh will share these stories throughout 2024.
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York has tackled food insecurity with the addition of an on-site Freight Farm, providing fresh, culturally relevant produce to communities in need while reducing reliance on inconsistent donations.
Video: Freight Farms Greenery™ Farm Tour Recording
Explore the technology behind the Freight Farms' container farm that allows farmers to grow food anywhere in the world! Following an overview of the Greenery, Vanessa Igoe, our Customer Success Specialist, will address pre-delivery farm site preparation, zoning requirements, and more.
Freight Farms Pop Up Event in Denver, Colorado on Saturday June 15, 2024
Join us for the Freight Farms Pop Up Event in Denver, CO on Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 1532 S Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223. Come and experience the latest innovation in farming technology with Freight Farms, a company that specializes in creating sustainable and efficient farming solutions.
SecondHand Shipping Container Farms and Growing Equipment: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Choice
Starting a homegrown garden or launching a small-scale urban farm can be incredibly rewarding. However, the initial investment in equipment can be a significant hurdle. This is where the world of secondhand growing equipment and container farms comes in, offering a wealth of benefits that make them a fantastic choice for the budget and environmentally-conscious grower.
VIDEO: Rural Hennepin Co. Gets 'Minnesota's First Black-Owned Freight Farm'
Based in Boston, Freight Farms supplies farmers in 41 countries worldwide with a freight container so they can grow food inside it instead of on large swaths of land. "These shipping containers … they end up either in the ocean or in some junk yard, and so what we're able to do with Freight Farms is use these containers," Carpenter explained.
Zoning 101: How To Navigate Zoning For Your Container Farm
On average, it can take anywhere from two weeks to three months to get a site approved, so we recommend going to your zoning board sooner rather than later when starting your project.
Agriculture’s Purchase of Two Container Farms To Help ‘Revolutionise Food Security’
Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell highlighted the advantages of container farming during yesterday’s handover ceremony, noting the country’s challenges with climate, land availability, and soil quality.
VIDEO: Grow Food Here: Broadview Federal Credit Union
Welcome to the latest episode of Grow Food Here, brought to you by Freight Farms! In this installment, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable efforts of Broadview Federal Credit Union in Albany, NY, as they embark on a journey to revolutionize food production in their community.