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Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, has received two Flex Farms, which are fully self-contained hydroponic growing systems that will enable OFS to grow fresh, affordable produce.  The vertical indoor farms cost $5,000 each and were donated to the nonprofit by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri and Fork Farms, an agriculture technology social enterprise based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  OFS is the first St. Louis organization to receive Flex Farms, which are currently located in 26 states and Canada.Flex Farms create 25 pounds of produce per month based on a 21- to 28-day harvest cycle.  The harvest —...

For the uninitiated, Hydroponics is a technique for growing a smart farm within a greenhouse. Here, a ‘smart farm’ refers to a soilless, vertical setup that can house a thousand plants and more. A Hydroponics farm may just be our best bet for churning out chemical-free produce in less than half the space of actual farmland.  It’s typically preferable to cultivate salad greens like Lettuce, Parsley, Radish, Pakchoi, etc., in a Hydroponics greenhouse.  From Traditional Hydroponics to AI-powered Smart Hydroponics: Technology doesn’t let innovation rest and always pushes for advancement. The same goes for Hydroponics, which has gone a step...

Massachusetts Becomes GrowGen's 12th State with Retail Locations DENVER, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), ("GrowGen"or the "Company") the nation's largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of Aquarius Hydroponics, an indoor-outdoor garden supply center specializing in hydroponics systems, lighting and nutrients. Aquarius Hydroponics is one of the largest hydroponics retailers in New England, with annual revenues approaching $5 million. With the acquisition of Aquarius Hydroponics, GrowGen's portfolio of hydroponic garden centers now includes 52 stores across 12 states.  "The Aquarius Hydroponics acquisition is a testament to our continued investment in best-in-class...

New York, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Higher yield as compared to traditional agricultural practices is driving the industry.  Market Size – USD 9.5 Billion in 2020, Market Growth – at a CAGR of 11.3%, Market Trends –Growing veganism practice and rising consumption on salads among health-conscious populationThe global hydroponics market is predicted to be valued at USD 22.2 Billion in 2028 from USD 9.5 Billion in 2020, occupying a CAGR of 11.3% throughout the forecast period. Hydroponics is a profitable technology, which is also environment-friendly. This technology is highly promoted by several governments and private firms for its...