Freight Farms

Freight Farms is a company specializing in hydroponic container farms, operating over 600 farms in 41 countries. Their flagship product, the Greenery™ S, allows for year-round food production, growing 2–6 tons of produce annually while using less than 5 gallons of water per day. The Greenery™ S features advanced insulation and controlled environment agriculture, enabling it to function in extreme climates from -40°F to 120°F. Freight Farms also offers Farmhand®, a farm automation software that provides remote control and monitoring capabilities. The company supports its network of 1,500+ trained farmers with a comprehensive suite of services including onboarding, training, logistics coordination, and technical support. Training options include in-person Farm Camp, on-site launch, and online training through farmhand® Academy. Additionally, Freight Farms has a dedicated Resource Center with booklets, guides, and templates to assist farmers. They have partnered with organizations like Arcadia and Local Line to enhance their service offerings and provide financing options through Farm Credit East. Freight Farms’ container farms are designed to be placed in various locations such as urban alleys, backyards, and empty lots, and are compatible with solar panels for sustainable energy solutions. The company has a strong presence in educational institutions, offering hands-on learning opportunities and sustainability initiatives, and their farms are used by nonprofits to combat food insecurity and provide workforce development programs. Freight Farms has released ten different farm models since its inception, continually innovating to reduce the need for long-distance food transportation and impact local food systems positively.