Grower Data: Farming as a Business with the LGM

We share data on how the LGM can help you start farming as a business. We compare the LGM to traditional farming practices when it comes to crop yields, business, and operating expenses, revenue, and pricing.

Business and OperationsCaroline KatsiroubasFebruary 15, 2019Farming as a business, vertical farming in a container, future of food, modern farming, commercial urban farming as a business, Freight Farms Customers, Freight Farmers Comments

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

UMass Dartmouth Joins the Freight Farms Network

Today we deployed a second Leafy Green Machine to yet another university campus in Massachusetts. Welcome UMass Dartmouth to the Freight Farms network!

Farmer SpotlightCaroline KatsiroubasNovember 20, 2015Freight Farmers, Freight Farms Customers, Freight Farms, Urban Agriculture, Urban Farm, UMass Dartmouth, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Freight Farm to School, farm to table, Farm to School, Green university, Green Schools, Global Food System, Ag tech, Sustainable UniversityComment

Worcester State University Installs an LGM™

Earlier this week, Worcester State University installed a Leafy Green Machine on campus to begin serving all local lettuce year-round.

In Celebration: National Farmers Market Week

This week is National Farmers Market Week and the timing couldn’t be better, as we celebrate the local food marketplaces strengthening communities across the US, we’d also like to highlight one incredible project that was launched here in Boston.