Solvest Inc. partnered with hydroponics supplier, CropBox to provide local options for fresh produce during the winter months. The project aims to provide a sustainable source of fresh vegetables and greens where Northern communities would otherwise ship in wilted foods. The hydroponics unit is soilless and is fully winterized in a 40-foot long shipping container.
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