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Why Have Attempts at Instituting Sustainable Farming Failed?
Learn about the three primary reasons why sustainable farming hasn't yet taken over the industry and what you can do to help.
What Types of Farming Practices Are Used in Urban Agriculture?
Discover how urban agriculture embraces innovative farming practices such as small family farms persisting amidst urban development, community gardens enhancing local engagement, and more.
How to Get Rid of Hydroponic Pests
Learn which types of pests are most common and how to deal with them if they show up on your hydroponic farm.
Everything You Need to Know About Hydroponic Asian Greens
Asian greens are an excellent choice, whether you’re looking for new ingredients for your favorite salads and stir-fries or just want to explore everything that Asian cooking has to offer. Just like their western counterparts, these greens pack a nutritional punch alongside lots of flavor. And they work wonderfully in a hydroponic greenhouse system, so you can grow them year-round in any climate.
How Urban Agriculture Builds Sustainable Cities
The green movement is a crucial component of the changes we need to make to ensure our planet is still thriving for future generations. Learn more about sustainable cities and what part urban agriculture plays in their development.
AI-Powered Greenhouses Are Now Outperforming Traditional Flat Farms
Today’s farms are becoming increasingly tech-powered, leading to improved results, better sustainability, and lower costs overall.
How to Create a Business Plan to Start a Vertical Farm
When it’s time to get funding to pay for the supplies and technology you need, you’ll have to pitch a vertical farm business plan.
How Vertical Farming Helps Prevent Yield Loss from Disease
There are many ways that vertical farming helps protect crops and boost yields, including protecting plants from crop diseases. This is a significant bonus since agricultural businesses and family farms live and die based on crop yield numbers. Learn more about how this method of farming staves off crop diseases.
Everything You Need to Know About Hydroponic Rainbow Chard
Rainbow chard, sometimes called Swiss chard or 5-color silverbeet, is a hearty leafy green named for its brightly colored stalks. Most often, rainbow chard is red with green leaves, but the stalks can be a variety of colors, including pink, orange, yellow, or white. It’s an exceptionally hardy crop and does very well in most hydroponic systems.
How Urban Agriculture Improves Produce Shelf Life
Commercial produce shelf life can be a challenge for anyone who doesn’t intend to use all of their fruits and vegetables as soon as they get home from the grocery store. We’ve all been there. You buy a selection of healthy produce at the grocery store, but by the time you get around to eating it, some has already gone bad. The good news is that urban agriculture can help us solve this problem, along with several others.
How Hydroponic Farming Can Reduce the Cost of Lettuce
If you’re a fan of salads and other leafy dishes, you may have noticed the rapid increase in the price of lettuce. If you’re wondering: how much does lettuce cost? The answer might shock you. The price of lettuce has tripled in the past several months, leaving the average consumer to wonder why. The truth is, lettuce prices have been fluctuating up and down repeatedly over the past several years for various reasons. This article will discuss the reasons for the price hike and how to save money by growing lettuce indoors.
Journey of a Lettuce | Spill The Greens - Episode 4
In this episode of Spill The Greens, our head of horticulture, Aaron Fields, compares and contrasts the cross-country supply chain journey of a lettuce between traditional farming and commercial urban farming.
Everything You Need to Know About Hydroponic Cilantro
Learn all about how to grow cilantro in your vertical hydroponic greenhouse as well as nutrition facts and uses.
Eden Green Technology CEO Eddy Badrina Named to Texas A&M AgriLife External Advisory Board
Eden Green Technology is proud to announce that Eddy Badrina, the company’s CEO, has been named to the Texas A&M AgriLife External Advisory Board.
How to Select a Wholesale Hydroponic Produce Supplier
Before you look for a hydroponic produce supplier, you should understand a little about the products they’re supplying.
5 Ways to Prevent Food Waste Due to Recalls
Food recalls are dangerous and wasteful. Learn how to prevent recalls, reduce food waste, and keep your consumers safe.
What Is Kosher Produce?
Brands all over the country and around the world are beginning to be more aware of dietary restrictions, and with that, many are seeking kosher certifications.
The California Drought and Its Effect on Agriculture
As the global climate shifts and changes, California is experiencing drought conditions on an increasing scale.