About
The Future of Agriculture
Grow Space Vertical Farms is our startup committed to sustainable food production and community impact. Our innovative approach utilizes hydroponic and aeroponic systems to grow hyper-local, nutrient-dense produce year-round, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact. We are committed to promoting healthy, sustainable food systems and building a strong and resilient food system for all.
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Our Mission Statement
Why does Grow Space Exist?
At Grow Space Vertical Farms, our mission is to provide communities with fresh, hyper-local, and nutrient-dense produce by transforming underutilized spaces into innovative vertical farms. We are dedicated to employing sustainable farming practices, reducing environmental impact, and fostering collaborative partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Our commitment is to inspire change in the food industry and contribute to the development of resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems for a healthier future.
Sustainability
Grow Space Sustainability Philosophy
We want to do our part to combat the climate crisis. While we are very thankful to our farmers, modern farming methods are very strenuous to our environment. Pesticides and fertilizers can be disastrous for the environment. Not only that, expanding space for agriculture means that many environments must be destroyed. At Grow Space, we grow our produce indoors meaning we can repurpose old buildings for grow spaces. All of this means that Grow Space is more sustainable than traditional agriculture.
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Accessibility
How Grow Space makes it easier to get produce
It is hard for impoverished people to get access to high-quality produce especially for a reasonable price. At Grow Space we want our prices to be as low as possible so that all people have access to high-quality foods. People are now paying more money for groceries than ever before even though product quality isn't increasing. It is more expensive to buy groceries now, but everyone needs to have access to healthy and nutritious foods.
Hyper-Local
Produce coming from the closest possible.
We only deliver within a four-mile radius from our grow space. All produce is produced within the bounds of the city and isn't shipped from the other side of the country or sometimes the world. To be considered locally raised, you need to be within 400 miles. Our produce is one hundred times more local than some of the other local foods that you can purchase. With long distances traveled, the quality of the product typically decreases. With our produce being so local, it is simply fresher.
Efficiency
Building a replicable system.
We want to make sure that our entire process is as efficient as possible. We collect rainwater for our plants, and we filter it for the use of our plants. We also recirculate water. Unlike in traditional agriculture where thousands of liters of water are used daily, we recycle water. The same water can be used to water plants over many days. Not only that, we don't need to grow different crops seasonally. We can grow many different crops year-round.