Evergreen Farm Oy
Evergreen Farm Oy is an agricultural technology company that produces the most advanced and efficient climate-controlled vertical farming systems
About the Company
Evergreen Farm Oy was founded in 2014. Evergreen Farm Oy incorporation has taken the approach towards sustainable farming practice and developed vertical farming systems like Grow360™, Grain365™ and Acquarium Vertical Farm, considering the challenges of increasing demands of feeding the world’s population. Our vertical farming units produce the world’s highest crop yield per square meter and per cubic meter, while having the most efficient usage of resources, which makes it superior to the competitors’ systems. There is a significant business potential with this innovation throughout Europe and worldwide. Our proprietary hydroponic system can most effectively contribute to the mitigation of world hunger crisis by highly increasing global food production in urban and rural areas, and providing organic, nutritious, diverse, and fresh produce to local inhabitants.
Core Values
Mission
The mission of Evergreen Farm Oy is to fundamentally transform agriculture by implementing the Grow360™ and othe system throughout the world. Thus, improving crop production while encouraging responsible, innovative farming methods that protect the environment and educate the community.
Mission
The mission of Evergreen Farm Oy is to fundamentally transform agriculture by implementing the Grow360™ and othe system throughout the world. Thus, improving crop production while encouraging responsible, innovative farming methods that protect the environment and educate the community.
Objective
The mission of Evergreen Farm Oy is to fundamentally transform agriculture by implementing the Grow360™ and othe system throughout the world. Thus, improving crop production while encouraging responsible, innovative farming methods that protect the environment and educate the community.
Near Term Goals
To expand the use of this technology to produce other crops including grains and cereals, which are equally important in the food chain. This will create an even bigger impact on resolving world’s food crisis
Near Term Goals
To expand the use of this technology to produce other crops including grains and cereals, which are equally important in the food chain. This will create an even bigger impact on resolving world’s food crisis
VERTICAL FARMING OFFERS A SOLUTION
“One solution involves the construction of urban food production centers – vertical farms – in which our food would be continuously grown inside of tall buildings within the built environment. If we could engineer this approach to food production, then no crops would ever fail due to severe weather events (floods, droughts, hurricanes, etc.). Produce would be available to city dwellers without the need to transport it thousands of miles from rural farms to city markets. Spoilage would be greatly reduced, since crops would be sold and consumed within moments after harvesting.”
“The Vertical Farm – Feeding the World in the 21st Century”
by Dickson Despommier
About Vertical Farming
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Vertical farming is the practice of growing food in vertically stacked layers. Quite often vertical farming happens indoors, such as in a warehouse or greenhouse; the modern concept of vertical farming uses Controlled-Environment Agriculture (CEA) technology. CEA facilities control humidity, temperature, irrigation, nutrients delivery, artificial lighting, etc.
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Also, quite often vertical farming grows plants without soil by using hydroponics or aeroponics methods. These, rely on water or mist to deliver nutrients rather than soil. In hydroponic methods, the plants’ roots may be exposed only to the mineral solution or they can be supported by an inert substrate.
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Regardless of the particularities, vertical farming aims to produce nutrients-rich and pesticide-free crops all year round at a much higher yield per area than conventional agriculture, and in a sustainable way.
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Evergreen Farm has addressed major issues concerning energy efficiency, humidity, maximum space utilization, etc. and designed the most efficient vertical farming system in existence.
- Year-round crop production.
- Protection from harsh weather conditions.
- No pesticides, no herbicides and no insects.
- Reduced or eliminated spoilage of food since transportation distances are decreased and produce will be consumed shortly after harvest.
- May reduce the use of fossil fuels. By decreasing or eliminating the use of hydrocarbons needed for transportation, farm equipment or fertilizer production.
- Eliminates the need to transform the natural land into farmland.
- Eliminates agricultural runoff.
- Makes use of abandoned or unused properties.
- Increases cities’ resilience. Creates new urban employment opportunities
- 95% less water usage than regular farming with solutions for water recycling.
High Cost
Land in urban areas is higher than in rural areas. Building acquisition may require an initial investment. Some stackable structures and the environment control systems are costly.
High Energy Consumption
Vertical Farming requires energy for lighting, heating, ventilation and electrical systems.
Limited Varieties
Only a small variety of vegetables and fruits are currently grown in vertical farms
Pollination
Pollination in an insect-free environment requires labor.
Need of Qualified Workers
CEA facilities require a diversity of human capital, such as electrical and mechanical engineers, biologists, horticulturists, data scientists, food safety experts, growers, etc.
Need for Urban Farming Regulations
Most cities do not have appropriate regulations in place, as vertical farming is an emerging industry.
News and Updates
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News
Mansikka-Ali kasvatti ensimmäisen satonsa Tampereella
Mansikka-Ali kasvatti ensimmäisen satonsa Tampereella – pääsimme mansikkatehtaalle maistamaan, miltä maistuvat ilman auringonvaloa kasvaneet marjat
Evergreen Farm Oy Wins "Best Indoor Farming Innovation" Award
Evergreen Farm Oy Wins “Best Indoor Farming Innovation” Award During the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA)
Evergreen Farm Oy voitti Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA)
Tamperelaisen Evergreen Farm Oy:n sisäviljelyjärjestelmä voitti Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) -järjestön Best Indoor Farming Innovation -palkinnon
Vertical Farming is Developing Boldly
Finnish Minister of Agriculture Kimmo Tiilikainen, Mayor of Tampere Lauri Lyly, and Hiedanranta Development Director Reijo Valiharju visited the Evergreen Farm factory today.
YLÖJÄRVEN UUTISET
Mansikka-Alin marjat kypsyvät
GFIA 2018
Evergreen Farm Oy will be attending the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) Expo in Abu Dhabi for the second time.