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OMAN: Students Turn Homes Into Smart Farms With Innovative Hydroponic System
Malak bint Ghalib Al Salmi, CEO of Blue Root, explained that the system is designed to simplify and modernise home agriculture through advanced technology. “The device continuously monitors both plants and fish through an integrated electronic platform,” she said.
Clock Tower Farms; Feeding America, Rockwell Automation, Fork Farms Team Up
Clock Tower Farms will house 72 Fork Farms Flex Acre hydroponic systems that use nutrient-infused, recirculated water to nourish plant roots and optimize growth. Rockwell’s Plant PAx system will monitor and automatically adjust nutrient, pH, and water levels based on the crops being grown.
Rockwell is donating the space and growing systems for Clock Tower Farms to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
USA - South Carolina: SCDC To Launch Nation’s First Vertical Farm Inside a U.S. Prison
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC), in partnership with Impact Justice and AmplifiedAg, is set to launch the first vertical farm inside a U.S. prison at the Camille Graham women’s facility in Columbia.
USA - CALIFORNIA: Beverly Hills USD Goes Green With Community Farm Program
The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education voted in August to approve the two-year pilot program, reinforcing the district’s commitment to innovation, wellness and environmental responsibility.
Luya Tech Inc. Unveils AI-Powered Microgreens Nutrition System At CES 2026
Luya Tech Inc., a Princeton-based artificial intelligence technology company, announced the launch of what it describes as the world’s first AI-powered microgreens nutrition system at CES 2026.
The system is designed to enable households to grow fresh microgreens at home with minimal effort while focusing on nutritional outcomes.
INDIANA: Jefferson STEM Elementary Showcases Tower Garden Learning Experience
WARSAW — Jefferson STEM Elementary recently welcomed Steven Koontz, Indiana Master Gardener and owner of Keep It Watered, for a hands-on learning experience with Jefferson’s six aeroponic tower gardens.
The gardens, made possible through generous donations from Da-Lite/Legrand and the K21 Health Foundation, have become an ongoing part of Jefferson’s STEM program thanks to Koontz’s continued support with materials and expertise.

