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!

Maximizing Your Hydroponic Harvest: What to Do with Plant Waste Like Roots

Hydroponic gardening is known for its efficiency and ability to grow fresh produce with minimal waste, but what do you do with the plant remnants like roots, stems, and leaves ...

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Enhancing Mental Health with Hydroponic Gardening Techniques

Discover how hydroponic gardening can significantly improve mental well-being while developing community connections.

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Growing Fresh Food in Schools: How Fork Farms’ Flex Farm is Revolutionizing Fresno Unified School District

In the near future, high school students in Fresno Unified will be harvesting their own fresh lettuce, bell peppers, and tomatoes—right from their campus. Thanks to the Flex Farm ...

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How Flex Farms are Revolutionizing School Nutrition and Education

As October ushers in both National Farm to School Month and National School Lunch Week, we are reminded of the growing need for innovative solutions to combat food insecurity and ...

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Farm to School Food Sustainability Programs: Elmbrook's Hydroponic Success

Discover how Elmbrook School District's innovative hydroponic farm at Fairview South is revolutionizing food sustainability and education.

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Fresh Food for Travelers: Hydroponics in Airports

Traveling can be stressful, but maintaining a healthy diet doesn't have to be. Discover how Appleton Airport is making it easier for you to eat well on the go with Fork Farms Flex ...

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Kicking Off Farm to School Month with the New Richmond School District

Celebrate National Farm to School Month by exploring how the New Richmond School District in Wisconsin is transforming its food service program with produce grown in their own ...

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Fork Farms Partner Spotlight: Concord High School Levels Up Plant Science with Flex Farm Hydroponic Systems

As September comes to an end, there's excitement in the air—particularly at Concord High School. This year, the school is embracing a groundbreaking approach to education with ...

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Fork Farms Partner Spotlight: Caribbean Climate-Smart Agriculture Project

Discover how Fork Farms and the Caribbean Climate-Smart Agriculture Project are revolutionizing sustainable hydroponic farming in the Caribbean with Flex Farm technology.

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Fork Farms Partner Highlight: Spring Branch ISD

At Fork Farms, we believe that the future of food lies in the hands of innovative leaders who prioritize sustainability, education, and community health. That’s why we’re excited ...

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Fall Harvest: Variety To Grow In Fork Farms' Flex Farms With Hydroponics

At Fork Farms, we're not just innovating with leafy greens—right now, we're experimenting with growing squash in our warehouse using our advanced hydroponic technology. This ...

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Fork Farms Partner Highlight: nOURish BRIDGEPORT

nOURish BRIDGEPORT Fork Farms has been working with nOURish BRIDGEPORT Inc. since 2020 to bring fresh, sustainably-grown foods to more people in an area of the country that is not ...

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Hydroponics in Schools: Cultivating Young Minds

As the educational landscape evolves, schools are increasingly looking for innovative ways to engage students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects ...

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Is An Indoor Vegetable Garden Easy To Maintain?

All over the world, people are turning to indoor vegetable gardening. With numerous benefits, including better control over growing conditions, the ability to extend the growing ...

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The Must-Have Back-to-School Item for Every Teacher: Hydroponic Gardens

This summer, Boston Public Schools introduced an exciting new tool into their curriculum - hydroponic systems. Paul Barry, a Special Education teacher at BPS Madison Park, spoke ...

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How Educators Integrate Hydroponics into K-12 Curriculum

We have officially entered the back-to-school timeframe and we can’t say it enough – the amount of learning opportunities that hydroponic growing systems present is bountiful. ...

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Hydroponic Strawberries: Can You Grow Strawberries With An Indoor Garden?

Whether it’s their sweet and tangy flavor, nutritional value, or culinary versatility, the appeal of strawberries is undeniable. These juicy, delicious, and refreshing fruits are ...

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11 Advantages of Hydroponic Fruits and Vegetables

Picture it - outer space, the final frontier. Many incredible achievements of mankind have been accomplished in space, and it turns out, that includes gardening. In 2014, NASA's ...

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School Fundraising Ideas - How To Use Hydroponic Gardens to Fundraise

When it comes to fundraising for schools, traditional methods like bake sales, car washes, raffles, galas, walks/runs, and cash donations from friends and family often come to ...

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Eye on America: Fork Farms Featured On CBS

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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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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