Title: Indoor Farming plus Made in USA LED Grow Lights: Profile 1.29

GREENandSAVE staff

Posted on Wednesday 16th August 2017

 

This is one of the profiles in an ongoing series covering next generation
agriculture. We are seeing an increased trend for indoor farming across the United
States and around the world. This is a positive trend given that local farming reduces
adverse CO2 emissions from moving food long distances. If you would like us to review
and profile your company, just let us know! Contact Us.
Company Profile: Country Roots Farm
Here is a great example of a farm implementing sustainable practices:
Here is some of the “About Us” content: 

We are a small sustainable family farm and farm stand in St. Clair County, Southeast Michigan,growing a variety of produce, including heirlooms.  We believe in sustainable practices and working with nature to ensure eco-stability on our farm.  Freshness, taste, and nutrition are our top priorities, and are never compromised. We deliver our CSA Produce share boxes throughout the Southeast and Northern Metro Area.

Here is the link to learn more: http://www.countryrootsfarm.net/
To date, the cost of man made lighting has been a barrier for indoor agriculture. A new
generation of LED lighting provides cost effective opportunities for farmers to deliver
local produce. Warehouses and greenhouses are both viable structures for next
generation agriculture. Here is one example of next generation made in USA LED grow

light technology to help farmers: Commercial LED Grow Lights

 

 

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