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 Food Service & Post-Secondary

Whether you grow for research, foodservice, or both, Growcer has purpose-built modular farms to suit your institution’s needs. See how Acadia University and The Barrett Centre at Durham College have brought together culinary and agricultural expertise in their farm projects.

 

Partner your foodservice and research for a triple-bottom line.

Durham College, Toronto ON

Distribution: Produce is used by Community Care Durham and the college’s culinary program.

Impact: The Barrett Centre Indoor Farm serves as a hub for fresh produce, education, and community support.

Operator: One lead grower with students involved as part of work-integrated learning opportunities.

Grow towards your on-campus sustainability goals.

Acadia University, Nova Scotia.

Distribution: The school’s dining and catering services use the greens grown steps away. In addition, 10% of the produce is donated to the student union food bank.

Impact: Beyond growing a stable, traceable supply of produce, the university also plans on using the farm as a living lab on campus where students experiment with different growing methods.

Operator: The farm is operated by students in programs such as nutrition.

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