Webinars

Hamilton Horne is a highly successful farmer selling specialty crops to high-end restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina. He tells us all about his Freight Farming journey and his business, King Tide Farms.

Because of its location, size, and climate, the Cayman Islands produces only 1% of the food they consume and does not have easy access to shipping routes, meaning that food is expensive and not very fresh. We spoke with Codi Whittaker and Kerry Lawrence to learn more about their business, Primitive Greens, and their mission to improve food access in the Cayman Islands.

Together, Derek and Brad have big goals for their business, Ditto Foods — with more Freight Farms in the near future and an intention to build a hub for fresh food in a disadvantaged neighborhood of Chicago. And they’re not alone — they’re taking their four kids along for the ride, too! Watch our conversation with Derek and Brad to hear more from them on their journey to Freight Farming!

Hear from Ryan McGann, the entrepreneur behind Cubic Acres Farm and the owner of not one, not two, but three Freight Farms! Ryan explains why he got three container farms and the operations behind his business. Don’t miss the valuable insight he shares into his success in forming partnerships with chefs or his strategies for building the business in a way that made the numbers work.

After spending time away from home, Geoff and his family returned back to their hometown of Ketchikan, Alaska, and started Ketchikan Ever Greens. They’re thrilled to be able to provide fresh, consistent produce for their island community. Geoff talks about their journey of vertical farming, what they’re currently growing, and their decision to purchase a second Freight Farm.

Farming is a family affair at Joe and Kate Cherepowich’s house in Rehoboth, MA, where the couple and their three kids operate Rogue Lettuce. Their Freight Farm, called Rogue Lettuce, has become a neighborhood staple in the backyard of their home in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.

Trevor and Brayton Spear own and operate Nanue's Farm in Raleigh, NC. Trevor recently took a step back from his contracting business to do something he really loves: farm. Brayton, a recent high school graduate, knew college wasn't the path he wanted to take. Together, the father-son duo is building a successful container farming business.

Sarah Ward from Oasis Springs Farm in Nashua, New Hampshire has been operating a successful CSA since 2016. She shares how she overcame challenges while growing her customer base and tips for creative ways to find free marketing.

Alex joined us live from Texas to take us through her family’s journey to Freight Farming, how she was able to gain customers, what she’s growing, and overcoming natural disasters through indoor farming.

New Age Provisions owner Mario Vitalis joins us for a live conversation from inside his Freight Farm, located in the heart of Indianapolis. He takes us through the journey that led him to container farming and how he overcame adversities along the way. Mario shows us the current crops he’s growing and how talking to his customers is key to understanding what to grow.

Town to Table’s Co-Founder & CEO, Jack Levine, dives deep into his background on how he first found himself inside a Freight Farm during his schooling at Clark University. Now, Town to Table helps other schools integrate engaging farm to school programs directly on campus. You’ll learn how Jack navigates managing and operating other Freight Farms at local schools, where students are able to get invaluable hands-on experience.

Mryianthi and her family founded HerbanLeaf Farms to address some of the issues Cyprus faces year round. Between a hot climate, water shortages, and poor-quality imported foods, the family's container farm allows them to provide fresh, local produce to their community while reducing the island's dependence on imported foods.

Eeden Farms was started in 2017 with hopes to bring fresh, local produce to the Bahamas. The never-ending, always-increasing food imports bill played a role in bringing container farms to the island. By growing up and not out, Eeden Farms saves on land, reduces the use of water, and allows the island to become less reliant on imported foods. Watch our webinar with Lincoln and Latesha to learn more about Eeden Farms.

Dave Ridill provides greens to year-round to his snowy and mountainous Idaho community. As the business grew, Clawson Greens nurtured meaningful connections with the community to bolster the local economy — which is in part why the business was able to successfully pivot at the onset of the pandemic. In our conversation, Dave also discusses Profit-First Accounting, to which he attributes the financial success.

Hear how Thomas Smitherman and Aaron Dreilinger transitioned from successful careers in the restaurant industry into equally successful careers in hydroponic farming! Our webinar covers the delicate business of deciding what to grow for picky chefs, how the process of scaling creates opportunities to give back to the community, and just how their Miami-based business grew to six farms in just two years.

Father-son duo Jon and Nat Shaw added the Leafy Green Machine™ to their farm in early 2017 to combine their existing traditional farm with a full-time hydroponic operation. We discuss all things Karma Farm: how they got started, how they discovered and incorporated hydroponics, how they found their customers, and how they have impacted the Baltimore restaurant community.

In Kentucky, Floyd County School of Innovation (FCSI) has launched an FFA program hinged on a Freight Farm. The hydroponic farm offers students an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the controlled environment space. Justin Smith, head of the Freight Farming program, joined us to dive deeper into how the farm is integrated into their school, benefits of being part of an FFA program, and more.

From hands-on learning experiences for their students to providing fresh, locally grown produce to their dining halls — Auburn University’s two vertical farms provide more than just food for their campus. Watch to hear from two key members of the Auburn University team.

Clark University and Sodexo brought a container farm to campus to provide students with the freshest greens possible. Since 2016, they have been growing hyper-local produce successfully just feet from where it's served. We interview key project stakeholders about the benefits of farming on campus, farm logistics, training, and management, and engaging students on campus.

We interviewed the farm operators and student farmers from Saint Joseph’s College in Maine! SJC’s farm doesn’t just supply the campus with fresh greens year-round … It’s also the backbone for several campus sustainability, student employment, and hands-on education initiatives.

Town to Table’s Co-Founder & CEO, Jack Levine, dives deep into his background on how he first found himself inside a Freight Farm during his schooling at Clark University. Now, Town to Table helps other schools integrate engaging farm to school programs directly on campus. You’ll learn how Jack navigates managing and operating other Freight Farms at local schools, where students are able to get invaluable hands-on experience.

Learn from the successes of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South in this webinar! Derek Heim, President & CEO of BGCMS, shares how they engaged the community and donors to create a thriving, sustainable farming program. Then, BGCMS staff give you concrete ideas of how a container farm can be turned into a curriculum (and send your imagination running with ideas for your own kids and classrooms).

Freight Farming is an important piece of the programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro South. From enhancing existing programs to supporting and encouraging healthy habits, the container farms provide more than just fresh, hyper-local produce for Club members. Learn how they launched and crafted programming around their two Freight Farms.

Pillsbury United Communities in Minneapolis, MN, has spent over 140 years building a community ecosystem that provides the city's most diverse and neglected neighborhoods with food access. PUC uses food as the mechanism to address culture, education, health, policy, and justice. Their Freight Farm is integral to helping them serve their mission.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, so we spotlighted one of our many amazing nonprofit organizations that serves individuals facing mental health illnesses and provides opportunity and community through their program. Join Joesfina as she dives deeper into the Clubhouse, their community, and the meaningful work they are achieving.

Constance Collins and Jackie Roth from Lotus House in Miami, FL, join us to share how the nonprofit uses a Greenery container farm and an outdoor garden to teach residents about plants, ecosystems, nutrition, and healthful eating.