October 13-16, 41 riders road along the California coast to raise money for salad bars in schools. Over 40 salad bars were donated to schools across America thanks to everyone’s support!
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There seem to be different opinions out there on what sustainable agriculture is. What’s your opinion? Share it with us on facebook! >>> From Issue 5
This is the final result of a trial comparing LEDs and T5s fluorescent lamps in a stacked vertical hydroponic system. The LEDs did as good a job as the T5s but used 1/3 of the energy. Basically, the Dark Red/Blue LED Production Modules peak at 450 nm and 660 nm. Blue diodes are also useful for anthocyanin content. If growing red lettuce varieties, sometimes higher blue light levels may be necessary. Cooler ambient temperatures also increase anthocyanin content. >>> More from Issue 4
Ground Operations – Trailer from Raymond Singer on Vimeo. Veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often face overwhelming challenges transitioning to civilian life. Ground Operations is the story of a growing number of veterans who’ve discovered farming as a way to heal from the trauma of war and continue their service by ensuring a safe, local food supply for America. >>> More from Issue 4
Urban Farming in Tokyo from imageMILL on Vimeo. Pasona headquarters in Tokyo, Japan >>> More from Issue 4
Grown Locally: Quality, Community and Family – Ruibals Plants of Texas and UrbanAgProducts.com from C Higgins on Vimeo. Matt Ruibal, owner of Ruibal’s Plants of Texas in Dallas, is looking to produce the best ornamental plants and vegetables for the local market. The company was started by his father in 1984 with a small retail stall at the Dallas Farmers Market selling bedding plants. Since then, the company has expanded to four retail locations, 300,000 square feet of greenhouses and 200,000 square feet of outdoor production used to grow annuals, perennials and vegetables. Matt is committed to providing the local…
The 2013 Thought For Food Challenge invites students from universities around the world to produce a robust project proposal – consisting of a business plan and creative pitch – that presents an unexpected and out-of-the-box solution to the global challenge of feeding 9 billion people by 2050. >>> Read more in Issue 4
By David Kuack Regardless of whether growers refer to using an integrated pest management (IPM) or integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) program, it won’t be successful if they don’t plan it out. Ironically, one of the biggest misconceptions greenhouse growers have with controlling pests and diseases is actually related to the success of their control programs,” said Karin Tifft, an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) consultant. “If growers are doing a good job, it seems simple. But when things go wrong, they can go wrong in a big way.” Tifft works primarily with greenhouse vegetable growers to develop…
The Farmery from Ben Greene on Vimeo. The Farmery is an innovative urban market and farm designed to produce and sell locally grown food. The Farmery combines retail grocery and indoor agricultural systems that raise the value of food by offering the customer an educational and stimulating food shopping experience. At the Farmery, the consumer can witness and participate in the growth and harvest of crops and fish. >>> More from Issue 4
Educational video about growing peppers in hydroponic greenhouse where I show you how to start training pepper plants by doing the first pruning and you can see the start of blooming. >>> More from Issue 4
By David Kuack The GrowHaus is refining its production methods and product mix to satisfy its expanding customer base. In July when Tyler Baras took over as manager of The GrowHaus’ hydroponic greenhouse operation in Denver, Colo., he knew that some changes were going to have to be made. Prior to taking the position, Baras had worked at 3 Boys Farm Inc. in Ruskin, Fla., which was the first certified organic recirculating hydroponic farm in the United States. While in Florida, Baras grew gourmet greens and heirloom tomatoes for high-end clientele including Disney World, Epcot and Emeril’s Orlando. “Before I…
The annual Growing Green Awards of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recognize individuals who have demonstrated original leadership in the field of sustainable food. Through this national award, NRDC recognizes extraordinary contributions that advance ecologically-integrated farming practices, climate stewardship, water stewardship, farmland preservation, and social responsibility from farm to fork. The 2013 Growing Green Awards honored an outstanding individual in each of the following four categories: Food Producer, Business Leader, Food Justice Leader, and Young Food Leader. >>> Get the full article from Issue 4 here
The Problem Yuck – A 4th Grader’s Short Documentary About School Lunch – Trailer by maxwellproject A brave fourth grader goes undercover to reveal the truth about the food service program at his elementary school. The Solution Food For Thought at The Grow Haus Check out the full article here. The Grow Haus is an organization working in Denver to help bring healthy food options to the “food deserts” in the area. The Grow Haus uses aquaponics to effectively grow and sustain diverse gardens in an urban environment. >>> More from Issue 3
Industry consultant Bryan Hart talks about what it takes for growers to run a successful business and issues they are facing regardless of where they are located. By David Kuack Bryan Hart is a greenhouse industry consultant who has 24 years of experience working as a consultant and/or grower. He has worked with growers in seven countries, including the United States. Hart sat down with Urban Ag Products to discuss issues growers are dealing with regardless of their business size, market or location. Q. When consulting with new growers about starting a greenhouse business, what is the most common misconception/mistake…