Inside the Industry

Global supply chains are unpredictable, but local food production with Freight Farms’ Greenery™ container farm helps businesses, schools, and hospitals take control—growing what they want, when they want, where they want.

Grants can help fund your Freight Farm! Learn where to find grants, how to write a winning application, and what to expect in the process.

Grants provide a path to funding a Freight Farm for schools and community programs, offering fresh produce, hands-on education, and sustainability benefits. Explore funding options and how to apply today!

Grants can help fund your Freight Farm and make your vision a reality. This guide covers how to find the best funding opportunities, build a compelling application, and stay grant-ready year-round. Explore our expert tips and resources today!

Freight Farms tackles pressing agricultural challenges like PFAS contamination, soil scarcity, and climate volatility. Learn how our hydroponic systems provide clean, sustainable solutions for resilient food systems.

Discover how Freight Farms’ Greenery™ provides a sustainable solution for clean, healthy crops while reducing the harmful impacts of traditional pesticide use.

Hydroponic farming is a revolutionary way to grow plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water systems for faster growth and higher yields. Discover the key benefits, popular hydroponic systems, and real-world applications from nonprofits to healthcare, zoos, and more, all driving sustainable food solutions. Learn how you can get started with Freight Farms' customizable hydroponic solutions today."

Urban agriculture is revolutionizing food production in cities, transforming unused spaces like rooftops and vacant lots into thriving farms. Discover how urban farming enhances food security, sustainability, and economic growth, while reducing environmental impact.

Hospital-based farming is an innovative approach that integrates agricultural practices within healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes. Hospitals can enhance patient recovery, reduce food insecurity, and promote overall well-being by providing fresh, nutritious food directly from on-site farms.

Learn about 6 important things to consider when packaging your crops. We've compiled some resources to help you determine how to package hydroponic crops and what kind of packaging best suits the needs of you and your customers. We cover value propositions, branding, vegetable preservation, customer segments, and more.

Freight Farms provides a straightforward, sustainable solution for growing produce. This guide offers a comprehensive look at the daily, weekly, and monthly tasks required to maintain a Freight Farm, with detailed steps to give prospective buyers a clear understanding of farm management.

Co2 plays a crucial role in plant growth by aiding photosynthesis, turning carbon dioxide into energy. By supplementing Co2, plants grow larger, retain more moisture, and become more efficient with water use. Learn when to use Co2 and how it can enhance your farm’s output.

 As vertical farming grows, so do the possibilities for crops you can cultivate in your farm. From leafy greens to herbs and even experimental crops, Freight Farms offers a vast range of options. However, with so many choices, it’s essential to start with a solid crop plan.

Schools across the country are finding innovative ways to make their Freight Farms more functional and educational for students. By customizing the interior and exterior, schools can turn these farms into engaging spaces for hands-on learning, science projects, and sustainability initiatives.

Discover essential cleaning tips for your Freight Farm to boost plant health and maximize efficiency. Learn how daily maintenance routines can prevent pests, bacteria, and algae, keeping your vertical farm productive and thriving.

Your grocer only sells a tiny fraction of the thousands of varieties of edible greens that exist in nature. At Freight Farms, we’re able to grow delicious and unique plants that you likely haven’t seen at the store.

Ongoing changes to our world, such as increasingly extreme weather and population growth  have led many people, particularly in urban communities, to take a long, hard look at food production and distribution.

Freight Farms had the pleasure of exhibiting at three education-focused events, each providing a unique platform to connect with educational decision-makers. Our mission was to share the benefits of vertical farming, showcasing how a container farm can serve not just as a food source for the school and/or community, but as a dynamic classroom for various courses, research, and STEM opportunities.

The most important resource we have on Earth is not a fossil fuel or a precious metal — it’s water. A stunning majority (over 70%!) of the world’s freshwater is used for agriculture … but while it’s monopolizing all that water, agriculture steadily pollutes the world’s water supply. In observance of Earth Day, we’re exploring water scarcity and pollution and the potential for controlled environment agriculture to improve farming’s role in it all.

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women in farming — growers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and disruptors — who inspire us every day. These female leaders in agriculture have gone above and beyond to bring positive change to food and agriculture in communities all over the world!