Webinars

Beats Per Minute Farms, a veteran-owned business based in Kansas City, has revolutionized the local grocery market with its hydroponically-grown basil, using Freight Farms’ technology to supply over 50 stores.

Tova Feinberg started her hydroponic farming business VertiGreens in St. Louis, MO, to sell to the top chefs and restaurants in the area. With a now successful Freight Farm operation, Tova is making her mark in the community, offering premium local produce to the dining scene. Learn tips from Tova on how she got started, how she maintains her business, and any challenges she faced along the way.

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.

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.

Two educators at Methacton High School are revolutionizing education with a Freight Farms Greenery™. By integrating hydroponic farming, marketing, business operations, and sustainability into their curriculum, they provide students with hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for future careers in agriculture, science, business, and more!

Learn how Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD) is revolutionizing its agriculture program by integrating two Freight Farms into its curriculum. Led by Freight Farms' Event Manager and MHUSD's Director of Student Nutrition & Records Retention, along with their Lead Farmer, discover how these vertical hydroponic farms are enhancing hands-on learning, providing fresh, year-round produce, and teaching students practical skills that connect them to food, sustainability, and the future of farming.

Delve into the world of sustainable dining and culinary excellence with a unique focus on the University of North Texas' groundbreaking initiative to grow fresh produce right on their campus with two Freight Farms.

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.

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. By growing culturally relevant crops and addressing gaps left by traditional nonperishable food donations, Connecticut Foodshare ensures that the communities they serve receive high-quality, fresh food while maintaining a sustainable and efficient operation

Broadview Federal Credit Union in Albany, NY purchased not one, but four Freight Farms for their community. One resides at their headquarters, and the other three have been distributed to key nonprofit partners who are also tackling the issue of food insecurity in their area. PLUS hear from The Food Bank of Northeastern New York to discover how they are able to increase the variety and quality of their donated produce for community members in need.

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.

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.

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.