Urban farming, traditionally seen as a method to combat food deserts and promote sustainability in city landscapes, has rooted itself within a novel environment: the educational sector. This integration of agriculture into daily learning activities is not merely about planting seeds but about sowing the fundamentals of science, responsibility, and teamwork among young learners.
Read MoreHow do I find someone to manage the Club Freight Farm? How do I raise funds to sustain a Club container farm? How do I build a curriculum around a Freight Farm? What support do you provide? We answer Boys & Girls Clubs' top 7 FAQs around starting and sustaining a Club container farming program.
Read MoreWe had the opportunity to exhibit at the 2022 FFA National Convention and Expo, and were blown away by the event. We were consistently impressed by the FFA students’ maturity and knowledge and their advisors’ passion. The experience only solidified our belief that hydroponic container farms and FFA chapters are a perfect match. Read our full takeaway from the event!
Read MoreDuring our conversation with Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, we discussed the unique way the farm arrived on campus, how students found their callings through a part-time job at the farm, and a very cool new certificate program called the Institute for Local Food System Innovation.
Read MoreAround the country, private, public, charter, and vocational schools are looking for ways to add school sustainability initiatives, many turn to container farming as a way to nurture hands-on education in the classroom and good nutrition in the cafeteria.
Read MoreSaint Joseph’s College is using its campus hydroponic container farm as a platform for student employment and engagement, inspiring students to pursue sustainable lifestyles during and after college.
Read MoreMaryville University's farm is co-operated by the University and Fresh Ideas, their food service company. In this article, we hear from Maryville’s resident farmer on her role in the farm and other sustainability ideas for schools.
Read MoreGen Z is leaving the comforts of home and heading to their college campuses of choice. As colleges and universities look to appeal to this new demographic, they can’t discount the importance that food will play in students’ matriculation decisions and on-campus engagement.
Read MoreIn part two of this blog series, we’re breaking down the Question and Answer section of our webinar with Clark University and Sodexo.
Read MoreIncorporating a Leafy Green Machine into dining services is a fantastic way to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, as well as engage with students around food and promote nutrition and wellness.
Read MoreIn January 2016, Clark University and Sodexo brought the LGM to campus to provide students the freshest greens possible. Since then, their student operator has successfully been growing hyper-local produce just feet from where it's served in Clark's dining hall.
Read MoreUMass Dartmouth is growing a variety of lettuces that are fed directly to students in the dining halls, traveling just feet away from where they were grown on-site in the LGM.
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