Key Takeaways
- New Partnership Announcement: Secondhand Farms has partnered with Green Food Solutions to offer comprehensive training programs for container farming.
- Empowering New Farmers: The collaboration aims to equip aspiring farmers with essential knowledge and skills for successful container farming.
- Comprehensive Training Program: The program covers all aspects of container farming, including plant science, food safety, and pest management.
- Sustainable Agriculture Focus: Both companies emphasize the importance of sustainable agriculture and decentralizing food production.
- Strategic Collaboration: This partnership is more strategic than past efforts, aiming for broader impact and success in the CEA industry.
Secondhand Farms (website), a leading provider of high-quality, pre-owned shipping container farms, has announced a new partnership with Green Food Solutions, a New Jersey-based leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) training. This collaboration is designed to empower aspiring farmers with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the burgeoning field of container farming.
Secondhand Farms & Green Food Solutions’ Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture
“At Secondhand Farms, we’re dedicated to making sustainable agriculture accessible,” stated Eliot Merrill, Co-Owner of Secondhand Farms. “Our partnership with Green Food Solutions takes this commitment a step further by equipping our customers with the expertise they need to succeed.”
Green Food Solutions has established itself as a trusted provider of CEA training. It offers programs for novices and those familiar with hydroponics but seeking to master the specific nuances of container farming. Their training encompasses a wide range of topics crucial for effective farm management.
Comprehensive Training Program
The training program offered through this partnership includes:
- Understanding Your Growing Environment: A detailed exploration of container farm specifics, including growing systems, equipment, and optimizing production through architectural considerations.
- Unlocking Plant Science: Providing a solid foundation in plant needs and substrates and creating ideal environments for crop growth.
- Prioritizing Food Safety: Essential practices to ensure produce is both delicious and safe for consumption.
- Mastering Your Systems: An in-depth look at automated fertigation, irrigation, and growing systems, empowering participants to program, maintain, and troubleshoot for optimal performance.
- Maximizing Yields: Strategies for understanding plant life cycles, crop selection, and creating customized crop schedules to achieve maximum yield.
- The Daily Grind: Essential routines for farm operation, including opening and closing procedures, planting techniques, and maintenance practices.
- Keeping Pests at Bay: Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to maintain healthy crops free from pests.
Proven Track Record and Strategic Collaboration
Green Food Solutions’ training programs are led by experienced professionals passionate about sharing knowledge. CEO Mary Wetherill expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’ve worked with other people in the past, primarily on an individual scale, but it wasn’t as strategic as what we plan to do with Secondhand Farms. We’re excited to continue equipping new farmers with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the world of CEA.”
This intensive program equips participants with a strong foundation in container farming, providing them with the confidence to launch and grow successful agricultural ventures.
Encouraging Aspiring Farmers
Whether you’ve recently purchased a shipping container farm from Secondhand Farms or are considering starting your agricultural journey, the Green Food Solutions training program is an invaluable investment. Secondhand Farms and Green Food Solutions invite you to learn more about available container farms and how to enroll in the training program. Together, they aim to help aspiring farmers turn their agricultural dreams into a bountiful reality.
