News About Farming in a Shipping Container
Ag Weekly: When A Farm Isn’t A Farm
Believe it or not, there’s three acres of produce growing in a parking lot in Lyons Falls. They’re inside a 500-foot shipping container. “Humblebee Farms is classified as a vertical hydroponic farm and we grow lettuce, leafy greens, vegetables, edible flowers,” owner Brandon Cunningham said
Freight Farms Partners With Local Line To Empower New Farmers
Ontario-based Local Line, founded in 2015, aims to assist existing and aspiring farmers on their path to profitable farming. The platform offers a range of features, such as price lists for different customer segments, inventory management, invoicing, and payment options – all designed to help farmers grow their businesses or kickstart their operations
USA - WISCONSIN - VIDEO: Square Roots Kenosha Uses New Farming Techniques To Reduce Food Deserts
Don't let its compact size fool you -- this farm is putting out a lot of produce. Walking through the Square Roots facility in Kenosha only takes a minute or two – it’s 20 shipping containers stacked on top of each other
How Has Vertical Farm Design Changed Over The Years?
See the progression of the Growcer Osiris vertical farm and the reasons behind the improvements
The Rise of Hydro-Tech Farms: Revolutionizing Agriculture
Growing plants in indoor facilities where environmental conditions are carefully monitored and regulated is known as controlled environment agriculture (CEA)
USA - CALIFORNIA: Impello Biosciences Partners With Morgan Hill Unified School District To Enhance Student Nutrition Program
Impello's advanced biostimulants help us boost crop yields, quality, and resilience within our Freight Farms and greenhouses, directly benefiting students with more nutritious and flavorful produce in their free meals provided by MHUSD
USA - KANSAS - FFA Members Peer Into Future of Agriculture At Pittsburg Hydroponic Farm
Their enthusiasm, their excitement just tell us that agriculture is a viable business and a viable industry for the youth and you just have to grab their attention, show them something different, that they’re not going to be on a farm in 120 degrees weather day they’re going to be working in 69 degrees inside on their smartphones growing food,” said Fourby
Revolutionizing Agriculture: FarmAnywhere Mass Producing 48 Container Farms Yearly-On Track To Triple by 2024!
Just as Ford’s invention dramatically accelerated car production, FarmAnywhere has devised its unique assembly line for Container Farms. This groundbreaking approach opens the doors to mass production of farms on par with automobile production, a concept hitherto unimagined in the agricultural sector
What's The ROI on Vertical Farming?
When it comes to produce, especially leafy greens, a small-sized product isn’t very marketable. A yield is the total number of greens you grow by unit, but this number can also be massaged to look more favorable or less favorable
Research Summary: How Many Hours Does It Take To Operate A Vertical Farm?
Those of us in the vertical farming industry know that labor is one of the largest operating expenses. While there are fancy robots being made to make harvesting more efficient, there are still short-term solutions that can help reduce labour hours in the meantime
VIDEO: ‘Seasons Don’t Matter’: How Hydroponic Farmers Are Cultivating Crops Texas Normally Wouldn’t See In The Summer
Steans said in his repurposed shipping container, where plants are growing vertically out of the wall linings, that he’s got enough crops to take up three to four acres of a typical farm
USA - Pennsylvania: Conestoga Valley High School Campus Getting Hydroponics Farm In Specialized Freight Container
A climate-controlled Freight Farm container will be outfitted to grow hydroponics equivalent to 2.5 acres of farmland
16 Reasons To Start Container Farming
Start container farming for yourself. There’s never been a better time to start a hydroponic farm.
VIDEO: USA - Pennsylvania - Montgomery County Students Learn Valuable Skills From Hydroponic Farm
The dream came true, and now the students are learning about the importance of sustainable farming and even picking up some business skills along the way. The 400-square-foot container can produce about two acres of vegetables
The Second Life of Containers Meets Vertical Farming
After 4 years dedicated to R&D, 14 customized Demetra containers were sold during the first year to be used for the cultivation of saffron, which can be obtained in only 37 days with a production of around 2 kg for each of its 9 annual cycles
Hydrofarm And CEA Advisors Announce Strategic Alliance
“Working with the Hydrofarm team, IGE, and Chris Mayer is a dream come true for a company like CEA Advisors,” said Glenn. “I’m convinced that collaboration is the key to success in today’s challenging economic environment
Campus Success Story: At Auburn University, Container Farming Helps Feed Students And Train Future Greenhouse Growers
The appeal of container farming at Auburn, Wells says, starts with campus dining. His department has a partnership with campus dining to grow food on campus for dining halls
VIDEO: New Indoor Farm Opens In Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Quality, efficiency, and sustainability are a few words that stand out regarding the process of Shepherdsville’s new indoor farm, Square Roots
Container Farming Seeks To Solve Land Access Issues
Freight Farms sells fully-furnished shipping containers with hydroponic growing equipment so farmers without access to land can still produce crops for sale in their communities