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.
Guest Column - Missing: Canada’s Vision for the North
In this guest column, Jessica Shadian, president of the arctic advocacy organization Arctic360, highlights the innovation happening in Canada’s Nordic Arctic neighbours and how the North is Canada’s missed opportunity.
Guest Column - Missing: Canada’s Vision for the North
In this guest column, Jessica Shadian, president of the arctic advocacy organization Arctic360, highlights the innovation happening in Canada’s Nordic Arctic neighbours and how the North is Canada’s missed opportunity.
5 Steps for Starting a Community Food Project
You identified that now is the time to start a community food project, but where do you begin? Here are five steps to starting a community project with Growcer to support your mission and local food system.
5 Steps for Starting a Community Food Project
You identified that now is the time to start a community food project, but where do you begin? Here are five steps to starting a community project with Growcer to support your mission and local food system.
uOttawa took greens beyond the cafeteria into the community during COVID-19
Maryann Moffitt, food liaison officer at the University of Ottawa, shares how the school pivoted its Growcer growing operation to serve the greater community during COVID-19.
uOttawa took greens beyond the cafeteria into the community during COVID-19
Maryann Moffitt, food liaison officer at the University of Ottawa, shares how the school pivoted its Growcer growing operation to serve the greater community during COVID-19.
20 Indigenous Crops That Can Be Grown in a Container Farm
Take a look at a list of plants that can be grown year-round hydroponically and that are traditionally utilized medicinally or in the traditional diets of Indigenous peoples across North America.
20 Indigenous Crops That Can Be Grown in a Container Farm
Take a look at a list of plants that can be grown year-round hydroponically and that are traditionally utilized medicinally or in the traditional diets of Indigenous peoples across North America.
4 Misconceptions about Hydroponic Growing
Are you holding outdated views on hydroponic growing? We’re breaking down the top misconceptions from the skills and background needed to get started to the taste of produce grown without soil.
4 Misconceptions about Hydroponic Growing
Are you holding outdated views on hydroponic growing? We’re breaking down the top misconceptions from the skills and background needed to get started to the taste of produce grown without soil.
Financial Support for Canadian Small Businesses and Organizations Fighting for Food Security
Take a look at a list of funding programs you can apply to in Canada that help small businesses and organizations fight food insecurity.
Financial Support for Canadian Small Businesses and Organizations Fighting for Food Security
Take a look at a list of funding programs you can apply to in Canada that help small businesses and organizations fight food insecurity.
Greening Norway House's Grocery Store Aisles
A year ago, Norway House Cree Nation, began growing fresh produce for their community. Since then, their project has grown to supply their local grocery store, and they plan to keep expanding!
Greening Norway House's Grocery Store Aisles
A year ago, Norway House Cree Nation, began growing fresh produce for their community. Since then, their project has grown to supply their local grocery store, and they plan to keep expanding!
Top 5 Benefits of Container Farming at Your Co-op
Receive more ROI for locally-grown produce that both members and employees can support.
Top 5 Benefits of Container Farming at Your Co-op
Receive more ROI for locally-grown produce that both members and employees can support.
Investing in Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Indigenous communities are investing in container farms as part of a multi-faceted and economically viable approach toward food sovereignty.
Investing in Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Indigenous communities are investing in container farms as part of a multi-faceted and economically viable approach toward food sovereignty.