
Customer success stories from our Freight Farmers worldwide
Our farmers come from all over the world, with different backgrounds, levels of experience, and missions. One thing they have in common? They care about serving their communities fresh and local food.
See how Gourmet Caterers elevated their menu with an on-site container farm, delivering fresh, flavorful ingredients every week.
Small Businesses
Anyone can grow food, and these Freight Farmers are proof!
Orlando, Florida
Confronted with high demand and Florida’s harsh growing conditions, Jenny Austin implemented a Freight Farm to deliver premium culinary herbs to the top restaurants in her area.
Chicago, Illinois
Urban farmers Derek Drake and Brad Schiever are striving to build up their community through fresh food access while creating a thriving, profitable business.
The Woodlands, Texas
Alex discovered a passion for farming, farmers markets, and supporting her Texas community.
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
What began as Joan and Rob Flanders’ passion project turned into their encore career.
Kodiak, Alaska
Siene and Gideon brought container farming to their remote Alaskan island community.
Nassau, The Bahamas
Lincoln Deal brought container farming to The Bahamas in an effort to reduce the island’s reliance on food imports.
Boston, Massachusetts
Jack turned his senior thesis into a farming business that partners with local schools and nonprofits.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Mario saw container farming as a chance to leave his 9–5 and become his own boss.
Monkton, Maryland
Jon and Nat combine traditional farming with hydroponics to grow year-round and make the family farm a sustainable business.
Tetonia, Idaho
Turning a 3-month growing season into a year-round business, Dave scaled from one farm to two and provides local restaurants and ski resorts with fresh greens.
Miami, Florida
Hammock Greens wanted a better way to create delicious and clean greens, without using tons of land, water, and pesticides. They built their business from one container farm to 11 — and they’re just getting started!
Limassol, Cyprus
In many ways, HerbanLeaf Farms is your typical family farm … but the family is also using their Freight Farm to make Cyprus a more independent island.
Schools
Schools and universities use Freight Farms to bring food production to campuses and provide authentic learning opportunities.
Denton, Texas
The University of North Texas Dining Services has earned a stellar reputation nationwide for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Martin, Kentucky
FCSI runs an FFA program that hinges on a Freight Farm, with plant science intermixed with business, career readiness, and leadership opportunities.
Morgan Hill, California
MHUSD grows lettuce in their Freight Farm to feed 8,400 students and raises the bar for farm-to-school programs.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
The campus’ Leafy Green Machine farm is utilized by teachers across disciplines to give students valuable dynamic, hands-on learning experiences.
Auburn, Alabama
Horticulture students grow food for all students to enjoy at the campus dining hall.
Standish, Maine
SCJME built a curriculum and work-study program around a Freight Farm to inspire student farmers.
Worcester, Massachusetts
Clark grows food just steps away from their campus dining hall to bring students the freshest greens possible.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Freight Farm is an important part of a larger sustainability initiative on Maryville’s campus, where students have the opportunity to intern on the farm and eat the fresh produce.
Nonprofits & Institutions
Nonprofits and institutions serve their missions through growing sustainable, fresh goodness and offering farm-based programming.
Wallingford, Connecticut
Connecticut Foodshare, the state’s largest food bank, has transformed its ability to provide fresh, nutritious produce year-round through hydroponic farming with Freight Farms.
Celebration, Florida
AdventHealth Celebration, the acute care facility that delivers medical services to Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando, implemented an on-site Freight Farm to provide local, nutrient-dense produce to its staff and patients every day.
Latham, New York
This food bank has tackled food insecurity with the addition of an on-site Freight Farm, providing fresh, culturally relevant produce to communities in need while reducing reliance on inconsistent donations.
Brockton and Taunton, Massachusetts
Kids learn to grow, try new foods, and participate in educational farming activities. All the while, they're learning STEM concepts and SEL skills for brighter, healthier futures.
Turks and Caicos
This five-star luxury resort has transformed its approach to sourcing fresh produce, achieving significant cost savings and addressing environmental concerns.
Albany, New York
Learn how this Federal Credit Union grows and donates over 10,000 lbs of produce a year with 4 container farms.
San Antonio, Texas
Freight Farming is an opportunity for members of San Antonio Clubhouse to be empowered and overcome mental health challenges.
Miami, Florida
This nonprofit uses fresh food in the fight to end homelessness and combat food insecurity.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
PUC runs two food shelves and two daily hot meals programs, which get their fresh foods from the organization’s four urban gardens and their Freight Farm.
Springfield, Virginia
Zach Zepf launched this farm to offer employment and educational experiences to individuals with special needs.
Troy, New York
SEFCU expanded their corporate philanthropy by empowering their local Boys & Girls Club community to start container farming.
Pinedale, Wyoming
Within just a few months of launching their Freight Farm and opening a new grocery store, the Mountain Fresh Produce team has consistently sold out 100% of their weekly produce, helping to eliminate food waste and drastically reduce high food miles.
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