News About Farming in a Shipping Container

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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VIDEO - USA - KANSAS: CGF Receives $1m Grant For Hydroponic Farms

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Green Farms (CGF), a non-profit initiative by Pittsburg-based Leafy Green Farms, was awarded $1,052,000 by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas

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Introducing The Long-Awaited FarmAnywhere 4-in-1 Hydroponic Container Farm

The 4-in-1 Hydroponic Container Farm is great for urban farmers and commercial growers seeking a versatile, efficient, and compact solution to grow a diverse range of produce year-round, maximizing yield and minimizing environmental impact.

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USA - NEW YORK: Ellicottville Greens Plans To Start Vertical Farming In Olean

Gabe Bialkowski, president of Ellicottville Greens, confirmed Thursday the company plans to build and install their vertical growing systems outside the Olean Times Herald building on Norton Drive.

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Meet Raiz, The Vertical Farm Planned With Agritecture Designer

So, our purpose is to create a decentralized food system, meaning a greener food system, healthier communities, and healthier cities. So that's the overarching vision - creating a healthier relationship between food and people. And we're doing it by creating vertical farms, and our first one is in Lisbon

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UMass Chan’s Future ‘Wellness Farm’ To Serve As Living Laboratory of Community Collaboration

“The freight farm aligns with some of the key elements of our sustainability and climate action plan, specifically around grounds management and resource management as it relates to food systems and supports some of our energy goals,” said Suzanne Wood, associate director of sustainability and campus services at UMass Chan

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Credit Union Donates Container ‘Freight’ Farm To Latham Food Bank

During an August 22 event, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York welcomed its new 'freight' farm by truck, which it installed at its Latham distribution center

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