Freight Farms works with FFA chapters to create immersive agriculture programs.
Give students hands-on learning opportunities in horticulture, plant science, AgTech, ag engineering, and more with Freight Farms’ hydroponic shipping container farms.
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Transforming Agriculture Education
Hear from an FFA chapter whose program built around a Freight Farm.
We interviewed Justin Smith, FFA Advisor at Floyd County School of Innovation, to learn how the school integrates their Freight Farm into SAE, agriculture curriculum, and FFA.
The future of agriculture
Teach in a high-tech, hydroponic growing environment.
Education
Authentic STEM and hands-on learning opportunities in an engaging environment
Career Preparation
Prepare members for a successful future with valuable work experience, on-campus SAE opportunities, and job skills training
Leadership Development
Support youth to drive the foundations and operations of a small farming business
Community
Grow healthy, local food for your school cafeteria or community all year long
Program Funding
Sell the produce you grow to the community to further fund your ag education program
Versatile
Attract all types of students to take agriculture classes and join FFA
“I personally love the container farm and all of the learning opportunities that come with it. I like how the classroom isn’t the only place I have to learn from. I have learned valuable life skills in the container farm, such as having responsibility, taking action, and how to properly care for plants. … It has shown me that the future of farming is heading in the right direction. ”
Learn about the impact of a Freight Farm on the FFA program at Floyd County School of Innovation!
Booklet Download
Learn more about bringing a Freight Farm to your school in our Grow on Campus booklet!
A high-tech agriculture learning platform
Our flagship container farm, the Greenery™ S, can easily be integrated into existing programs or jumpstart new FFA initiatives.
Space-efficient
36,960 linear inches of growing space in 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’
-40°F–120°F temperature range
Advanced insulated container means you can grow food year-round in any climate
Automation software
Farmhand® offers 24/7 farm monitoring and plant science learning opportunities
2–6 tons produce
Annual production
500+ crop varieties
Teach students to grow with classic varieties like lettuces or experiment with non-traditional hydroponic crops
8,800 plant sites
Plants are vertically grown in plant panels equipped with overhead drip irrigation hydroponics until they’re ready for harvest
5 gallons of water/day
A closed-loop system circulates fortified water in the farm to bring plants all the nutrients and hydration they need
Engaging technology
Incorporate the farm into your own programming or use our pre-developed curriculum
“Our agriculture students have benefited greatly from the container farm. Being in an area with limited space for a greenhouse or garden, the container farm provides a place for students to build upon the foundations we set inside the classroom. Getting to see my students demonstrating their knowledge in the farm makes me one proud agriculture teacher.”
Education Program Guide & Curriclum
Get our guidance on creating impactful container farm-based curriculum and access sample lesson plans.
Learn more about how to use Freight Farms for …
Education
Authentic hands-on agriculture learning opportunities in an engaging environment.
STEM Teaching
Make STEM learning fun and tangible.
Grants and partnerships with funders are ideal ways to bring a farm to your FFA program.
Explore potential funding opportunities on our financing page.
Fill out the form to speak with a representative from Freight Farms about bringing a container farm to your FFA chapter!
Our comprehensive assistance includes:
Curriculum development
Budget planning
Operational planning
Crop advising
Letters of support
Training and lifetime support, so that you can operate the farm with ease and guide your students with confidence
See you in Indianapolis at the 2023 FFA National Convention & Expo!
We had a blast connecting with FFA members and advisors at the 2022 National Convention & Expo.