Thousands of years ago, the first farmer discovered that he could place a seed in the ground, and it would grow. Thus, farming began. Things have not changed much since then. Sure, machines have replaced manual labor, and we have found new ways to feed and protect crops, but the basic method has stayed the same: place a seed in the ground, apply water and food, and let the plant do its thing. And, as it has been since that first seed grew, the size, health, and nutrition of crops vary depending on variables such as water, sunshine, food, pests, and soil depletion.
Today, all of that has changed. Farming has grown up. And as is usually the case when we grow up, we become more responsible. We take better care of ourselves, our family, and the planet. That is what Living Greens Farm’s patented vertical aeroponic growing system does. Indoor-grown, clean and sustainable, Living Greens™ salads are pure deliciousness! We like to say we have the greatest greens on the planet! Plus, they are among the safest, HEALTHIEST ways to buy fresh greens.
What makes Living Greens Farm’s greens so safe and healthy? Our patented vertical growing system means the plants no longer need to expend energy searching for food and water. Nor do they have to fight off pests and weeds. Plants grown at Living Greens Farm dedicate their energy solely to growing. Ultimately, this leads to plants that contain higher nutritional value and better color, texture, and taste, especially when fed the exclusive mixture of vitamins and minerals developed by Living Greens Farm. Plus, there are no pesticides or chemical fertilizers used in our growing process, assuring a clean, uncontaminated product. And, as Living Greens Farm’s products are grown all year long and shipped locally, they are significantly fresher than greens that are shipped thousands of miles.
To be ‘Grown Up’ and responsible, a farming method must also be a good steward of the planet. To that end, Our vertical growing system uses 95% less water, 95% less shipping, and 99% less land—with no pesticides or herbicides. Crops can be grown all year long without depleting or contaminating the water table. Moreover, Living Greens is much more efficient than a traditional farm—only 20 people are needed to run a 20,000 square foot facility, producing the same yield as 200 acres of crops. Local shipping eliminates the negative environmental impacts of shipping crops thousands of miles. Our farm is also indoors which means it is pest-free, eliminating the destructive impact of chemical-laden pesticides and herbicides.
We have been perfecting our system for over 10 years and will soon be expanding it to other parts of the country. We are currently on the 9th generation grow system: a sleek A-frame design with an integrated airflow system and mounted lights, allowing it to be independent of the building itself. Each A-frame is made up of easily moveable boards, optimized to the precise angle and number of holes to allow for perfect plant development. An automated, moving mister ensures that the plant is given exactly what is needed at that time to maximize their growth potential. These patented designs have helped push the boundaries of what farming can do.
Being more conscientious about our planet and providing the freshest and purest vegetables possible is what Living Greens Farm is all about. The vertical aeroponic systems mean the greens literally grow up and our commitment to the environment means farming has too.