LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 22,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Morning America
recently came to Colorado to
showcase how businesses and nonprofits are using technology to
sustainably grow food near the consumer, year-round. The segment
focused on FarmBox Foods and two of their customers: Natural
Grocers® and Centura Health.
Natural Grocers' GardenBox reduces food
sourcing costs, improves access, and eliminates food waste.
On June 20th at its
headquarters in Sedalia, Colorado,
ABC News Chief Meteorologist, Ginger
Zee spoke to FarmBox Foods CEO, Rusty Walker about the company's mission to
build high-tech indoor farms that provide food security for those
without reliable access to nutrient-dense food.
- Watch the Good Morning America appearance here.
Zee also interviewed representatives from two FarmBox Foods
customers, Natural Grocers and Centura Health about their use of
Vertical Hydroponic Farms. These systems provide a hyperlocal
source of fresh produce while reducing environmental impacts and
unpredictability associated with traditional farming. The farms are
housed inside upcycled, insulated shipping containers that are
outfitted with plumbing, electrical and sensors to control
conditions inside.
By growing food on site, the companies that use FarmBoxes seek
to reduce food sourcing costs, improve access, and eliminate food
waste because the veggies get to the plate much quicker.
The controlled-climate container farms provide an ideal growing
environment for the plants and shield them from weather and climate
impacts, including drought, heat waves and flooding.
Natural Grocers is growing organic lettuce behind its Green
Mountain store in Lakewood, Colo.,
mere steps from the display case, and plans to expand the program
elsewhere.
"Natural Grocers' GardenBox™ offering has been a great addition
to our Green Mountain store, providing our customers with the
freshest, organic greens possible. The folks at FarmBox have been a
great team for Natural Grocers to partner with as they share the
same goal of empowering local communities with access to wholesome,
affordable foods. We look forward to growing this program to
additional stores in the future," says Michael Boardman, GardenBox Manager for Natural
Grocers.
- Visit www.farmboxfoods.com for more information on Vertical
Hydroponic Farming.
- To learn more about Natural Grocers visit
www.naturalgrocers.com.
- For press inquiries email
media@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN
COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an
expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body
care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit
www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store
locations.
ABOUT FARMBOX FOODS
FarmBox Foods strives to change the way the world farms by
connecting communities to sustainably sourced, locally grown food,
year-round. They bring food security, safety, and sustainability to
communities through their Vertical Hydroponic Farm (VHF) and
Gourmet Mushroom Farm (GMF) and have been doing so since 2017. At
FarmBox Foods, they are crafting alternatives to centralized food
systems with their high-yield, low carbon footprint container
farms. Their cutting-edge farm designs promote easy operation and
maintenance while reducing the risk of food-borne illnesses. Not
only can their farms be equipped with solar technology allowing for
off-grid operation, but their innovative hydroponic watering system
does not contribute to groundwater pollution.
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