The Growcer Blog

Read our blog which covers everything to do with container farming in Canada, from hydroponics to how the vertical farming technology is being used to promote food sovereignty.

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Growing Local for a Greener Campus

Eating local is now easier and greener at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The Growcer is an out-of-the-box local food solution located steps away from the dining hall. Acadia partnered with its food service provider Chartwells to bring The Growcer’s hydroponic, vertical growing system housed inside a repurposed shipping container to campus…

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Growing Local for a Greener Campus

Eating local is now easier and greener at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The Growcer is an out-of-the-box local food solution located steps away from the dining hall. Acadia partnered with its food service provider Chartwells to bring The Growcer’s hydroponic, vertical growing system housed inside a repurposed shipping container to campus…

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Diversifying your farm through hydroponics

Out with the old, in with the new - but why not both? Does it make sense to add a hydroponic growing system to an existing farm or greenhouse operation? We looked at the advantages of diversifying your operation through hydroponics, such as boosting the local economy and managing seasonal cash flow…

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Diversifying your farm through hydroponics

Out with the old, in with the new - but why not both? Does it make sense to add a hydroponic growing system to an existing farm or greenhouse operation? We looked at the advantages of diversifying your operation through hydroponics, such as boosting the local economy and managing seasonal cash flow…

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