Change lives by connecting kids with growing fresh food

The Flex Farm helps teach kids how to grow fresh food and learn the science behind it. More than that, it can have a transformative impact on their lives outside of the classroom.

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Community-centered hydroponics for all

An educational hydroponic farming experience in YOUR community supported by OUR community. With the right technology, coupled with end-to-end growing support, anyone can be a farmer.

Efficient, scalable hydroponic technology

The Flex Farm is the most efficient, scalable, and transformative indoor, vertical hydroponic technology on the planet.

Easy-to-manage systems + end-to-end support

Growing success with the Flex Farm is all but guaranteed, with support from the internal Fork Farms team of experts as well as the Farmative community.

Everyone can be a farmer, but you can stay focused on being a teacher

Curriculum guides and other learning resources are also available to empower educators to focus more on teaching than managing the farm.

Read the Inspired Farmer Blog

Find inspiration and get the latest stories and trends on hydroponic farming!

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Get to Know the Fork Farms Family of Hydroponic Growing Systems and Their Real-Life Applications

Two billion people worldwide face food insecurity, and agricultural demand is on the rise. Climate change is causing an average 20 percent decrease in crop yield, and supply chain ...

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Exploring Art Through Indoor Hydroponic Gardens

Regular readers of our blog know that we love how hydroponics can help grow both bodies and minds. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants like leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, ...

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Hydroponic Gardens and School Nutrition Programs. How to Introduce More Fresh Greens to More Students

Introducing gardens and hydroponic systems into schools and school nutrition programs is a fantastic way to bring fresh and healthy vegetables, herbs, and some fruits directly to ...

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What is a Nutrient Formula and How is it Used in Hydroponic Growing?

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants efficiently and sustainably without soil. So, how do the plants get their nutrients, you ask? Hydroponic plants gain nutrients via ...

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What is the Best Time of Year to Plan and Start a School Garden?

When developing a plan and timeline for starting a school garden project, the first question to ask yourself is what kind of garden you are working towards – a traditional outdoor ...

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Hydroponic Highlight – Grow It Forward

If you are a regular follower of our blog, you know that we truly believe that hydroponic gardens are a wonderful idea for food banks. They produce a great deal of fresh, ...

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The Sustainable and Fresh Impact of Hydroponics in Caribbean Communities

Often when we think of the Caribbean Islands, we think of crystal-clear waters and fresh foods. Unfortunately, there is a whole other side to the islands that suffers from food ...

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Exploring the Types of Hydroponic Systems: Which is Best for You?

Hydroponics, the method of growing plants without soil, has gained popularity as it is sustainable, efficient, and produces high yields in small spaces. There are different ...

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What are the Main Benefits of an Indoor Hydroponic Garden?

From container gardens to aquaponic gardening and permaculture gardening, there have never been more ways to grow fresh produce. However, for new gardeners or even experienced ...

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What Kind of Setup Do You Need for an Indoor Hydroponic Garden?

Although hydroponic gardening has been around for generations, interest in growing indoors has accelerated in recent years. In fact, this versatile, soil-less farming technique is ...

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How to Grow More Food with Your Hydroponic Farm System

Hydroponics is an innovative method of growing plants without soil, where nutrients are delivered to the roots via a water-based solution. This cutting-edge approach to farming ...

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What to Look For in a Top Hydroponic Garden Company?

Hydroponics can be a great opportunity to grow fresh produce and herbs. However, if you’re new to hydroponics or looking to scale your current system, it can be a bit challenging ...

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Nutrient Formulas for Hydroponic Gardens: What are the Different Ways to Feed Plants Hydroponically?

There are various ways to feed hydroponic plants as well as several systems that are successful at feeding plants (we’ll tackle system options in a future blog post, so keep ...

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Why Hydroponic Gardens Are a Great Idea for Food Banks And Community

A food bank is a distribution center or a hub where donated food is collected and then distributed to food pantries. All of the food collected is intended to go to people facing ...

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Can You Grow Fruits And Vegetables In Any Season With Hydroponics?

The truth is, it can be challenging to grow produce indoors. There are a lot of elements needed for plants to thrive, such as sunlight, water, and nutrients, and the off-balance ...

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What Are The Best Hydroponic Gardens for Teachers and School Administrators?

Hydroponics in schools is like adding a sprinkle of magic to the curriculum. It's hands-on learning at its finest, teaching students about science, nutrition, and sustainability ...

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Hydroponic Gardens: Overcoming America’s Food Deserts and Improving Access to Healthy Food

According to the CDC, a majority of Americans do not receive adequate nutrition. Often, the culprit is a high amount of “sodium, saturated fat, and sugar” in their diets, ...

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How to Start a Hydroponic School Lunch Program: What are the Steps?

Thinking about putting hydroponics into your school lunch program, but don’t know where to start? School lunch programs are more important now than ever since post-pandemic, we ...

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The Different Ways an Indoor Hydroponic Garden Can Engage Students In The Classroom

Hydroponics, or the practice of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil, continues to reshape how our society approaches fresh food production and delivery. Every ...

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Can You Grow Lettuce Indoors? A Guide to Growing Lettuce Indoors With A Hydroponic Garden

Hydroponic farming continues to revolutionize how we grow and consume food. By using nutrient-rich water solutions instead of soil, this innovative approach to food production ...

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Growing your own food has the power to create positive change

Increase engagement in schools, drive positive perception of fresh food and improved nutrition, and forge connections within the community.

Farmative Tour

Take a tour of Farmative, the online community that helps you grow with Flex Farm. A Farmative membership is included with the Flex Farm for all Fork Farms’ growers.

Farmative Tour