News About Farming in a Shipping Container

US (FL): USDA Research Laboratory To Add Vertical Farming Labs For CEA Vegetable Research

AmplifiedAg announces the contract award from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Pierce, Florida, to supply vertical farming research labs to the agency's Horticultural Research Laboratory

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Celebrate CT Grown For CT Kids Week, October 2-6

This year CT DoAg has up to $1 million to award for projects and an additional $2 million for shipping container farms that are connected to schools through procurement and educational activities. Grant guidance will be announced in the coming weeks

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Q&A With Don Taylor, AmplifiedAg Founder, And CEO

Don Taylor, founder and CEO of AmplifiedAg, shares his inspiration, insights and hopes for his company and the CEA industry. “We formed Vertical Roots really with the intention of operating production-scale farms to understand the complexities that the farmers are facing from an operations perspective.”

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How Container Farming Benefits Correctional Facilities

Hydroponic container farms offer a unique solution by providing inmates with hands-on training in an engaging and therapeutic environment. This blog explores how this sustainable and efficient farming technique can contribute to breaking the cycle of recidivism

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Nature's Miracle And Growterra Enter Into Master Supply Agreement For Advanced Technology Container Farms

As the exclusive provider to Growterra, Nature's Miracle will collaborate alongside Growterra throughout the entire process - from manufacturing to field deployment - to enhance and improve a line of containerized growing units

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Osiris Education

The Growcer Education unit is specifically configured to support the learning goals of youth exploring careers in agriculture, food security, and sustainability

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CANADA: Container Farmer Receives Kosher Certificate

Reena, in collaboration with Growcer, an Ottawa-based container farm manufacturer, received a COR (Kashruth Council of Canada) certificate, marking a significant milestone for GReena, Reena's pioneering sustainability initiative. This certification signifies a ground-breaking achievement as it becomes 'the first of its kind' in Canada

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Oasis Springs Farm: How The Right LED Grow Lights Can Improve Crop Quality And Increase Production Up To 33% In Shipping Containers

Oasis Springs is an urban hydroponic farm built by Sarah and Chris Ward, a marketing/PR professional and an IT company head, who both had an interest in sustainable hydroponic growing

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“Container Farms Seemed To Be The Most Predictable”, Pure Farms

Mike said he wanted to start with something that was small-scale and could grow over time, and container farms seemed to be the most predictable. Today, the company operates one AmpVPS and two AmpNFT farms.

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What To Grow In A Vertical Farm: R&D Recommended

The vertical farming industry is currently geared towards producing leafy green vegetables, but why? From what makes the most sense financially, to the characteristics of leafy green vegetables themselves, there are a few good reasons why lettuces, herbs, and the like are the gold standard for hydroponic crops

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USDA Signs Contract For R&D In CEA Vegetable Production

"The USDA has done a tremendous job of supporting research efforts in controlled environment agriculture, urban farming, and sustainable farming practices, and we're extremely proud to be a provider for their continued innovation and research at ARS laboratories across the country," says Don Taylor, CEO and Founder of AmplifiedAg

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