Read our blog which covers everything to do with container farming in Canada, from hydroponics to how the vertical farming technology is being used to promote food sovereignty.
Current vertical farming technology is often narrow, tall, and can be a challenge to navigate, but industry modifications can unlock employment opportunities for operators living with disabilities and help make vertical farming more accessible to all. Growcer partnered with the Reena Foundation and the Rick Hansen Foundation to develop the first accessible modular vertical farm in Canada and here’s a look behind the scenes.
Read MoreVertical farming has the potential to revolutionize food production, but it's important to ensure it is accessible to everyone in a community.
Read MoreWe tend to think of plants growing outside with sunlight and soil, but other ways of getting light and nutrients are just as viable for plant growth. That’s where hydroponics growing comes in because hydroponics is growing plants in nutrient-rich water, without soil.
Read MoreCSAs work best for small to medium sized food producers who want to sell their product directly to customers. A CSA model allows you to develop strong local relationships, has low startup costs, good margins, and is a growing service. Read to learn more about considerations and marketing tips to see if Community Supported Agriculture is a fit for you.
Read MoreHow to assess your modular farm provider by understanding what’s important when it comes to structure, yields, hydroponic set ups, and operator experience.
Read MoreThe type of hydroponic growing system matters most when you’re comparing different types of vertical farms. There’s many types of hydroponic farming systems like nutrient film technique (NFT), deep water culture (DWC) and ebb and flow. By the end of this blog, you’ll better understand the different types of systems and their advantages and disadvantages for you as an operator.
Read MoreYou’re picking a modular farm and you notice plants are vertical in one farm and horizontal in another model. Does this matter? Will it impact your yields, profitability, or operator experience? Read more to find out.
Read MoreGrowing slots. Heads. Pounds per square meter. Units. Better understand how to compare yields across equipment suppliers and discern what your reality will be once you start growing.
Read MoreAre they all created equal? The definitive guide for comparing container and vertical farming methods. Learn fact from fiction and understand your controlled environment agriculture choices.
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