Do you like the idea of becoming a Freight Farmer, but feel held back because you aren’t sure what you’d do with your farm? Not to worry! We’ve compiled a list of just some of the great ways our farmers are using Freight Farms to cultivate fresh produce while also doing good.
Read MoreYou may know what crops you’d like to grow…but how should you package them? Every farmer has preferred methods of packaging — and a journey to figuring out exactly what they are. We’re exploring 8 of the most popular produce packaging types for Freight Farmers and growers beyond the shipping container farming industry, and the customer segments they’re best for.
Read MoreThinking about launching a Freight Farms project in your city, town, or community? We’re sharing 5 tried-and-true tips to find customers in four historically successful sales channels: CSA, farmers markets, restaurants, and grocery stores. Learn how to pitch your produce and value propositions to customers in each segment for a successful business plan!
Read More2021 was about thriving in the face of obstacles. See how we grew food, our company, and our community.
Read MoreNational and global trends show that the public is more inclined than ever to eat local and healthily, and environmental conditions are consistently becoming more extreme. Plus, funding related to hydroponics and small food businesses is up! Learn more about why there's never been a better time to start.
Read MoreDiscover some outside-of-the-box locations to place a container farm. As our network of Freight Farmers continues to expand globally, the range of spots we’ve seen farmers place their containers is growing just as quickly — and we don’t just mean backyards and driveways.
Read MoreHydroponic container farms are good for more than just growing vegetables! They also offer an organic platform for social emotional learning. Learn how students have the opportunity to grow alongside their peers and the leafy greens as SEL skills and seeding mix.
Read MoreShipping container farms allow for anyone to grow food, anywhere. These revolutionary farms are the key to unlocking local food production in every corner of the globe and decentralizing our food system for the future.
Read MoreAt Freight Farms, we work with campuses to integrate hydroponic produce into dining services and school curricula. Read on as we explore the ways a vertical farm S can transform your campus culture and identity.
Read MoreControlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) dictates that the right combination of light, carbon dioxide, temperature, humidity, water, pH levels, and nutrients makes it possible to grow healthy crops any time of the year. The Greenery takes controlled environment farming to the next level by combining state-of-the-art farm components with smart sensors and farm app integrations.
Read MoreWe explore how LEDs can be used to replace the sun and grow strong and healthy plants indoors. Our comprehensive article covers photosynthesis, types of indoor grow lights, ways of measuring power, and the effect of color on plant health.
Read MoreSee how the Greenery S uses vertical farming to maximize all the space inside its 320 sq. ft. footprint! Together, vertical farming and smart crop scheduling makes it easy to get consistent and plentiful harvests all year long.
Read MoreTogether, SEFCU and Boys & Girls Club are supporting important education, nutrition, and job creation in Troy, New York. The result is a “circle of win” that unites and lifts everyone up together.
Read MoreWe asked chefs and Freight Farms customers about what makes hydroponic produce the best option for the restaurant industry. Across the board, chefs love the distinct flavors, fresh textures, and longer shelf-life.
Read MoreDuring 2020, the pandemic shone a spotlight on the key flaws within our food system and the need for a workplace revolution. We saw a tremendous growth of interest from people who wanted to find a new career in bringing fresh and healthy food to their community.
Read MoreThe Timveos-Oxtoby family is committed to bringing fresh food to the arid island of Cyprus! They see their hydroponic farm as a direct way to combat the island’s drought-prone climate and dependence on imported goods!
Read MoreAnd it’s getting really old, really fast.
Read MoreAs we strive to build a more inclusive farming system, we must acknowledge the ugly history and policies that have brought us to where we are today. Only by taking a hard look at our past can we hope to build a better future.
Read MoreWe’re taking a hard look at the Freight Farms mission and then we’re taking a stand.
Read MoreRobbinsville, New Jersey is the first municipality to add a Freight Farm to their town! The community farm serves the Senior Center, Meals-on-Wheels, and a local food bank. It’s also the center of a huge volunteer and education program that gets the whole town involved with growing their own food.
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