Freight Farms is addressing the needs of the worlds changing food landscape by providing - on a global scale - physical and digital solutions for creating local produce ecosystems. The firm converts shipping containers into hydroponic farms. Each container is equpped with energy, water, environmental controls and data systems that allow fresh produce to be grown in any location or environment. Freight Farms is attempting to reduce the environmental impact of traditional agriculture by decentralizing the food supply chain and bringing production closer to consumers. Freight Farms create access to food in areas of the world where the climate cannot support traditional farming methods. The Freight Farms' system brings a high volume of fresh, quality and affordable food within reach of everyone along the food supply chain. By enabling high-yield crop production in any climate, Freight Farms offer an immediate foundation to grow a local food economy and sustainable food system.
