We recently had the opportunity to speak with Andrew about what it takes to start up an urban farming business and find loyal customers in Houston, Texas.

Farmer Spotlight, Small BusinessEmma MarksSeptember 12, 2017Acre in a Box, Houston, Urban farming, farm to table Comment

Creating An Inclusive Jobs Program with Container Farming

Social entrepreneur Zach Zeph launched his farming business early in 2016, not only to grow hyper-local produce, but also to provide a social good for his community.

Farmer Spotlight, Small Business, Non-ProfitEmma MarksSeptember 7, 2017 Comments

8 Questions with Patrick Stoffer

In a lot of ways, Patrick Stoffer isn't your average 28-year old. To start with, he is a hydroponic farmer.

Farmer Spotlight, Freight Farms EU, Small Business, Non-ProfitEmma MarksAugust 24, 2017Patrick Stoffer, Freight Farms, Humanitas, The Netherlands, Leafy Green MachineComment

Webinar Recap Part II: Freight Farming on Campus Q&A

In part two of this blog series, we’re breaking down the Question and Answer section of our webinar with Clark University and Sodexo.

Farmer Spotlight, Education, webinar, Organization, Org. OwnedEmma MarksAugust 23, 2017Clark University Freight Farm, Clark University, Sodexo, Clark University Leafy Green MachineComment

Webinar Recap: Freight Farming on Campus

Incorporating 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.

Farmer Spotlight, Education, webinar, Organization, Org. OwnedEmma MarksAugust 23, 2017Clark University, Sodexo, Clark University Freight Farm, Clark University Leafy Green Machine, Higher EdComment

Freight Farmer Q&A: Clark University

In 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.

Farmer Spotlight, Education, Organization, Org. OwnedEmma MarksAugust 3, 2017Freight Farms, Clark University, Clark University Freight Farm, Shipping container farmComment

Podcasts to Grow Your Knowledge

These 10 podcasts offer stories, news, and research on the latest food and agriculture news. Happy listening!

Emma MarksAugust 3, 2017Comment

Freight Farmer Q&A: Nabeela Lakhani

With the end of Square Roots' first year in sight, we spoke with Resident Entrepreneur Nabeela Lakhani about her experience growing in an LGM, her plans for the future, as well as her thoughts on the food system.

Farmer SpotlightEmma MarksJuly 25, 2017Freight Farms, Square Roots, Local food production, New York, Hydroponics, Shipping container farm, Entrepreneur Comment

Oasis Springs Runs A CSA in Every Season

Sarah Ward uses container farming to bring her community in Nashua New Hampshire fresh and local greens all year–regardless of the season! We asked her seven questions about how she and her husband got started, where they find customers, and what they grow.

Farmer Spotlight, Small BusinessEmma MarksJune 29, 2017Oasis Springs Farm, Leafy Green Machine, Freight Farmers, hydroponics, CSA, Small business, Small business farmsComment

Freight Farmer Q&A: UMass Dartmouth

UMass 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.

Farmer Spotlight, Education, Organization, Org. OwnedEmma MarksJune 19, 2017Higher Ed, Freight Farms, Leafy Green Machine, LettuceComment

Opening the Doors to the LGM: Webinar Recap

Read the Q&A section from our latest webinar and learn how the Leafy Green Machine can allow you to grow food anywhere!

Emma MarksJune 6, 2017Leafy Green Machine, Freight Farms, Hydroponics, Vertical farming, WebinarComment

Freight Farmer Q&A: Elevated Harvest

We recently spoke to Brittany about her experience being a modern farmer in the middle of the heartland.

Farmer Spotlight, Small BusinessEmma MarksMay 22, 2017Leafy Green Machine, Freight Farms, CSA, Hydroponic farm, Montana, food policy Comment

The Value of Hyperlocal Produce

Local food is more valuable than ever before–but why? We look at what makes local food, like the kind grown in the Greenery, better than its conventional equivalent.

Guides, Small Business, Restaurant/WholesalerEmma MarksApril 26, 2017Freight Farms, marketing, Leafy Green Machine, LGM, Hydroponics, vertical farming Comments

Candied Flower Tutorial

Spring is right around the corner, so why not pull out all the stops and transform some (locally grown) blossoms into tasty accents for confections and drinks.

Business and OperationsEmma MarksMarch 16, 2017tutorial, candied flowers, LGM, Freight Farms, Small business, DIYComment

Introduction to the Leafy Green Machine

Unlike traditional farming, the LGM requires only about twenty hours of labor per week to grow the same amount of food that you could grow on two acres of farmland inside a 320 square foot shipping container.

From the Farm, Business and OperationsEmma MarksFebruary 14, 2017Leafy Green Machine, Hydroponics, Agtech, LED lights, Climate controlled agriculture, LGM, Farmhand app Comments