Vertical Farming Blog
A Green Growing Revolution: Custom-Built Hydroponic Container Farms
There has been an ongoing trend in agriculture over the last 50 years that has moved farms further and further away from the communities they provide produce for. Farms struggle …
Can This Stone Save Your Crops from Drowning?
Can hydroponic air stones stop plants from drowning, help crops grow, and prevent algae from growing in your reservoir? You might be surprised at just how valuable they are. Most …
Benefits of Stackable Hydroponic Containers for Urban Farmers
Stackable hydroponic shipping containers offer many benefits for urban farmers that other solutions don’t. You might already know some of those benefits if you’re a frequent reader of our blog. …
How Container Farms Make Exceptional Testing Facilities
Have you ever considered using a container farm for scientific testing? They might be more useful than you think. Container farms are growing in popularity with commercial growers, traditional farmers …
How Your Youth Organization Can Grow Future Leaders With Hydroponic Skills
Everyone needs food, but across America, the knowledge of critical farming skills is being lost on the next generation. There’s not only an absence of knowledge for how our food …
5 Frequently Asked Farming Questions That Will Make You See the Industry In a New Light
There are plenty of frequently asked farming questions out there since farming is a significantly more complex system than most people realize. To outside observers, the system just works. Produce …
Exploring Hydroponics: Silverton High School’s Visit to Pure Greens
In an effort to expand their knowledge about sustainable farming practices and witness firsthand how hydroponics is changing agriculture, the students at Silverton High School embarked on an exciting field …
Are Hydroponic Crops More Nutritious?
In recent years, hydroponics has emerged as an innovative and efficient method of growing crops. As the world faces increasing challenges in feeding its growing population, hydroponics offers a promising …
The Growing Tips That Helped Our Grower Thrive
Pure Greens Head Grower Andrew Wise talks us through his favorite things about farming, the future of hydroponics, and more!
Why College Campuses Should Consider Container Farming
As the world deals with environmental challenges, colleges have a unique opportunity to promote sustainability and foster agricultural innovation. One approach gaining popularity is container farming. This cutting-edge agricultural method …
Everything You Need to Know About Indoor Micro Farming
Indoor micro farming is becoming a stable alternative to outdoor commercial agriculture. The challenges of outdoor farming have pushed small family farmers off their land, consolidating commercial farms into large …
How Container Farming Benefits Correctional Facilities
Container farming can help reduce the number of repeat offenders in correctional facilities. This blog explores how this sustainable and efficient farming technique contributes to breaking the cycle of recidivism.