VIDEO: This Hydroponic Farm Technology Can Support Black Farmers and Communities

"We can literally put these things anywhere," Marcus Carpenter, founder of Route 1, said about the retrofitted shipping container that is equipped with advanced hydroponic technology.

In the middle of its first Minnesota winter, the 320-square-foot modular farm produces as much food as four acres of traditional farmland.

There are lights inside it that emulate the sun, allowing growth — even with snow on the ground. 

"I'm a fourth-generation farm kid and I just believe that our communities need help — specifically Black and Brown communities," Carpenter said.

Route 1 is an organization working to bring the farm to the people, especially in underserved communities. 

"The way that we can help these communities the most is through food," Carpenter said. "Food brings the community together." 

It's why Route 1 is focusing on lifting up farmers like Maggie, Jane, Colleen and Joyce.