Posts tagged Farming technology
Freight Farms goes back to its roots at Clark University

On January 15, 2016, Freight Farms delivered a brand new Leafy Green Machine to Clark University Campus in Worcester, MA. This university deployment was so unique because it holds historical significance for both Freight Farms and its co-founder, Brad McNamara.

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Why More Cities Are Growing Their Own Food

Addressing challenges from climate change and food security to hunger and obesity prevention, there's no denying the benefits of bringing food production back into the city.

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Co-founder insights: What is AgTech?

Back in 2010 when Freight Farms was just beginning to establish itself, “Ag Tech” hadn’t gained much traction as an industry.... Fast forward 5 years and it’s become a rapidly-growing industry that we’re thrilled to have pioneered.

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Boston Students Get Hands-on Agricultural Experience

At Boston Latin School, students in the after-school Green Club just got a new toy: their first Freight Farm. Controlled-environment, meet the learning-environment.

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Inaugural stop of the LGM Tour: Gettysburg College

Freight Farms provides a tool for schools to make an immediate impact on their local food supply - simply place one on campus and get growing!

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2015 LGM ON TOUR

Freight Farms is unveiling the newest model of the Leafy Green Machine (LGM for short) and we want to loop you in with the newest and greatest features of the system!

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ENDING 2014... WITH A SPARK!

We’ve got some big news! We’re thrilled to announce Freight Farms is now partnering with Spark Capital, and it couldn’t be a better match.

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Freight Farm-to-School

Located in the heart of the city of Boston, right down the street from Fenway Park, Boston Latin is pioneering the first farm-to-school project of its kind.

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It's Food Day, Time to Eat Real.

October 24th is a day foodies across the country look forward to every year - it’s an entire day dedicated to celebrating and eating real food, and advocating for positive change in the food system.

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ICYMI: Weekly Roundup

As another Friday comes to a close, we’d love to share some news articles and other noteworthy pieces that are on our radar this week - ranging from urban farming in the MLB to a whole new kind of "CSA" to Freight Farms community news.

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FARMHAND STORE GOES LIVE

We're happy to announce some changes that we've been working on behind the scenes, streamlining the ‘smart farm’ process.

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Farming? There's an app for that!

Farming is a profession that has historically been labor-intensive and unpredictable, so by harnessing technology we’re shaping it into one that is more easily managed and controlled.

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Small Business Spotlights: Freight Farmers Edition

One of our main goals here at Freight Farms is to provide individuals with the infrastructure they need to start growing their own food business. Read on to get a better idea of what our Freight Farmers are up to!

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