Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Freight Farms' Jake Felser on Hydroponic Agriculture & Container Farming
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Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Freight Farms' Jake Felser on Hydroponic Agriculture & Container Farming
"Freight Farms builds and delivers shipping containers converted into highly efficient hydroponic farms that use LED lighting to grow and deliver fresh produce year-round."
"Growing and distributing vegetables locally is one of the most effective ways to lower our society's carbon footprint, as agriculture contributes about 10% of the U.S. greenhouse gas emissions each year."
"The introduction of container farms and vertical farming inside buildings can reshape food deserts and create economic opportunities, making it easier to grow food in urban areas."
Freight Farms converts shipping containers into hydroponic farms equipped with climate controls and LED lighting for year-round vegetable production. The system is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal personnel to operate. With installations in 49 states and 32 countries, most customers are new to agriculture and serve urban and rural communities. Local vegetable production can significantly reduce carbon footprints and improve health. Container farms and vertical farming can address food deserts and create economic opportunities in communities.
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