This Urban Farmers Modular System Helps Anyone Create Their Own Operation
Alyson Wyers — June 19, 2014 — Eco
References: urbanfarmers & fastcoexist
If you've ever wanted to create a garden on your roof, this rooftop farming kit lets you transform essentially any bit of spare roof space into a full-on operation. Available from Urban Farmers, the UF Farm is a commercial scale system complete with greenhouses and custom shipping containers.
The modular kit could be used by anyone with an interest in growing food, whether it be a restaurant, grocery store or educational institution. The rooftop farming operation can be installed on just about any kind of roof, making it very versatile and offers the added benefit of the farmers not having to start from scratch. The aquaponics system can support both fish and plants, where the fish fertilize the plants and the plants filter the fishes' water.
The modular kit could be used by anyone with an interest in growing food, whether it be a restaurant, grocery store or educational institution. The rooftop farming operation can be installed on just about any kind of roof, making it very versatile and offers the added benefit of the farmers not having to start from scratch. The aquaponics system can support both fish and plants, where the fish fertilize the plants and the plants filter the fishes' water.
Trend Themes
1. Rooftop Farming - The trend of using rooftop spaces for agricultural operations, providing fresh food in urban areas.
2. Modular Farming Kits - The trend of modular kits that enable individuals and businesses to easily set up their own farming operations.
3. Aquaponics Systems - The trend of using aquaponics systems to create a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants, maximizing efficiency and sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to utilize their rooftop spaces for rooftop farming, providing fresh ingredients for their menus.
2. Retail - Opportunity for grocery stores to incorporate rooftop farming systems, offering customers locally grown produce.
3. Education - Opportunity for schools and institutions to implement rooftop farming kits as a hands-on learning experience for students, teaching them about sustainable agriculture.
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