Growing Healthier Communities With Connecticut Foodshare
Freight Farms
Nov 14, 2024
How CT Foodshare's Innovative Farming is Tackling Food Insecurity In this webinar, we sit down with Dom Piccini, CT Foodshare's Director of Agricultural Programs, for a conversation on how they’re tackling food insecurity through innovative Freight Farming.
Dom shares insights on CT Foodshare's journey of implementing two vertical hydroponic container farms to grow fresh, hyper-locally sourced produce for communities in need across Connecticut. Learn from Dom’s expertise as he discusses the challenges, successes, and practical strategies CT Foodshare has employed to make a meaningful impact in local food systems.
Whether you’re exploring sustainable farming solutions for your nonprofit organizations, food banks, or interested in community-driven food programs, this recording offers valuable inspiration and actionable advice.
Key Topics:
🌱 Running a multi-unit farm operation to maximize productivity.
🥬 Growing culturally diverse crops year-round, providing communities with fresh produce they wouldn’t normally have access to.
🚚 Reaching food-insecure populations through pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile units.
💼 Achieving financial sustainability as a nonprofit with a business-minded approach.
