Freight Farms Blog

Discover the best packaging options for hydroponic produce. From clamshells to eco-friendly boxes, find solutions to keep your crops fresh, protected, and market-ready.

Discover how following food safety protocols in vertical farming can boost customer trust, protect your produce, and help your business thrive. Learn key practices that make your Freight Farm a reliable source of fresh, safe, and market-ready crops.

Hydroponic farming is a revolutionary way to grow plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water systems for faster growth and higher yields. Discover the key benefits, popular hydroponic systems, and real-world applications from nonprofits to healthcare, zoos, and more, all driving sustainable food solutions. Learn how you can get started with Freight Farms' customizable hydroponic solutions today."

Discover how to maximize your Freight Farm’s success by connecting with local resources, building community partnerships, recruiting top talent, and securing funding. Learn actionable steps to expand your farm's impact today!

Learn expert strategies to market your Freight Farm, build a strong online presence, engage with your community, and grow your business with sustainable local produce

Discover how Freight Farms’ Greenery™ provides a sustainable solution for clean, healthy crops while reducing the harmful impacts of traditional pesticide use.

Hydroponic farming is a revolutionary way to grow plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water systems for faster growth and higher yields. Discover the key benefits, popular hydroponic systems, and real-world applications from nonprofits to healthcare, zoos, and more, all driving sustainable food solutions. Learn how you can get started with Freight Farms' customizable hydroponic solutions today."

Urban agriculture is revolutionizing food production in cities, transforming unused spaces like rooftops and vacant lots into thriving farms. Discover how urban farming enhances food security, sustainability, and economic growth, while reducing environmental impact.

Hospital-based farming is an innovative approach that integrates agricultural practices within healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes. Hospitals can enhance patient recovery, reduce food insecurity, and promote overall well-being by providing fresh, nutritious food directly from on-site farms.

Learn about 6 important things to consider when packaging your crops. We've compiled some resources to help you determine how to package hydroponic crops and what kind of packaging best suits the needs of you and your customers. We cover value propositions, branding, vegetable preservation, customer segments, and more.

Freight Farms provides a straightforward, sustainable solution for growing produce. This guide offers a comprehensive look at the daily, weekly, and monthly tasks required to maintain a Freight Farm, with detailed steps to give prospective buyers a clear understanding of farm management.

Co2 plays a crucial role in plant growth by aiding photosynthesis, turning carbon dioxide into energy. By supplementing Co2, plants grow larger, retain more moisture, and become more efficient with water use. Learn when to use Co2 and how it can enhance your farm’s output.

 As vertical farming grows, so do the possibilities for crops you can cultivate in your farm. From leafy greens to herbs and even experimental crops, Freight Farms offers a vast range of options. However, with so many choices, it’s essential to start with a solid crop plan.

Whether looking to supply sustainable food, jumpstart modern agriculture curriculums, encourage student engagement, or simply grow the best greens around, universities around the country are relying on hydroponic container farms to create impactful farm to campus programs.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we’re profiling six ways Freight Farmers use container farming as a platform for horticultural therapy. Farmers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can experience relaxing and meditative environments to find meaning, purpose, and greater self-esteem.

Freight Farms is launching a new partnership with Local Line, an all-in-one sales platform for farmers. The partnership is Freight Farms’ latest step toward providing new farmers with the resources they need to launch successful businesses.