Why 2025 Is the Perfect Year to Start Your Hydroponic Farming Business

Discover why 2025 is the ideal time to start a hydroponic farming business. From food safety and local sourcing to sustainability and advanced technology, this guide covers the key trends and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture.

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Improving Patient Health with Hospital-Based Farming

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.

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The Impact of On-Site Hydroponic Farms at Food Banks

By introducing hydroponic container farms directly on-site, food banks can enhance their ability to provide fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant produce year-round.

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The Future of Hospital Nutrition: The Role of On-Site Hydroponic Farms

By utilizing hydroponic container farming, hospitals can ensure a steady supply of high-quality, nutritious vegetables and herbs to meet their patients' dietary needs.

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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.

Freight Farms Goes to College!

We’re thrilled to finally announce the first university campus to integrate the Leafy Green Machine into their dining operations. Stony Brook University in New York is already a leader in sustainability, but decided to take things a step further by growing food right next to its dining hall.

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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.

The 2015 LGM has officially arrived!

We spent countless hours testing and developing to make the newest model of the Leafy Green Machine sleeker, more energy efficient, and easier to use.