In many livestock regions, feed is no longer just another operating expense recorded on a balance sheet; it has become a strategic factor that directly influences the stability and profitability of the entire livestock operation.

A team of Morgan State University graduate engineering students recently gained acceptance into the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) program to accelerate the development of their technological innovation, AgroVision—a modular hydroponic system designed to transform sustainable food production.

Cherry Street Farm and Lab features raised beds, solar panels that power the site, a youth food education "lab" featuring a large kitchen, and an outdoor plaza.

Its centerpiece is a hydroponic trailer that can grow up to two acres of fresh food at a time, using just five to six gallons of water per day.

A $730,000 multi-university initiative is helping researchers rethink how food is produced and delivered to improve access to fresh produce across region

For generations, the kitchen has been the heart of the home. Today, in some of the world’s most thoughtfully designed residences, it is becoming something even more remarkable: a living ecosystem. Rising behind marble islands and custom cabinetry, a new form of edible architecture is transforming culinary spaces into productive works of art.

"We also have four converted shipping container farms at a neighboring research site," he said. "Later this year, we'll be able to conduct indoor growing trials and study how different light types and wavelengths affect crop production and quality."

Arable Grow has achieved a significant milestone, with their vertically farmed Superfood Salad Mix now on the shelves at Food Lovers Market. For those unfamiliar with what it takes to get a fresh product into a major retailer, the journey began with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) compliance.

Launched: January 2025, the Bronx, New York

Goal: Bring year-round local food production and cross-disciplinary, place-based learning to an independent school campus in New York City

Students at Lanigan School will soon get their hands dirty while learning about food production and agriculture.

Horizon School Division and Nutrien announced this week a partnership that will see the installation of a hydroponic grow container at the school.

Something truly remarkable is happening at Marble Farms. Yes, you read that correctly — there is a farm thriving at 8,000 feet in elevation. Despite growing in one of the harshest climates, Marble Farms is brilliantly cultivating the seeds of change with the help of an unexpected tool: a Freight Farm.

The Teens for Food Justice Hydroponic Farm at the Urban Assembly Maker Academy is a triumph. 

"With rising food prices and controversy surrounding major retail chains, people are really looking for ways to grow locally. On a community level, there is more interest than ever from schools, municipalities and Indigenous communities for local food solutions," says Alida Burke, co-founder and Chief Financial Officer at Growcer, the Ottawa-based container farming company established ten years ago.

For many livestock producers, the debate is no longer whether hydroponic fodder works. The real question is which container model best fits their operation.

The answer depends on factors such as herd size, daily feed requirements, available space and future growth plans.

On Tuesday, Badger Elementary School unveiled a new indoor hydroponic growing system designed to expand access to fresh produce, strengthen nutrition education and support student wellbeing during a special community event.

The unit fits inside an 8.5-by-24-foot mobile trailer — roughly the size of a shipping container. Inside are three biological reactors, a vertical hydroponic farm, water-polishing hardware, and an autonomous control system.

At Smart Fodder Farms, we work with hydroponic fodder production containers designed for livestock companies that want to reduce their dependence on external feed suppliers, imported forage and logistics costs.

Babylon Micro-Farms works with commercial organizations looking to grow fresh produce directly inside their facilities through hydroponic farming systems designed for year-round indoor cultivation. The company says the conversation around food access is changing across industries traditionally dependent on long supply chains and centralized sourcing models.

A new hydroponic classroom equipped with state-of-the-art growing systems was unveiled at PS 7, the Louis F. Simeone School, in Elmhurst May 14.

The classroom is one of 101 NY Sun Works labs in Queens, part of an investment by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.