Freight Farms

Nov 14, 2024

How CT Foodshare's Innovative Farming is Tackling Food Insecurity In this webinar, we sit down with Dom Piccini, CT Foodshare's Director of Agricultural Programs, for a conversation on how they’re tackling food insecurity through innovative Freight Farming.

Dom shares insights on CT Foodshare's journey of implementing two vertical hydroponic container farms to grow fresh, hyper-locally sourced produce for communities in need across Connecticut. Learn from Dom’s expertise as he discusses the challenges, successes, and practical strategies CT Foodshare has employed to make a meaningful impact in local food systems.

Whether you’re exploring sustainable farming solutions for your nonprofit organizations, food banks, or interested in community-driven food programs, this recording offers valuable inspiration and actionable advice.

Key Topics:

🌱 Running a multi-unit farm operation to maximize productivity.

🥬 Growing culturally diverse crops year-round, providing communities with fresh produce they wouldn’t normally have access to.

🚚 Reaching food-insecure populations through pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile units.

💼 Achieving financial sustainability as a nonprofit with a business-minded approach. Watch the full webinar to get inspired by CT Foodshare’s journey and learn from Dom’s hands-on experience with container farming!

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