Once harvested, that kale will be carried across the alley to The Food Dudes’ bustling kitchen and transformed into something delicious. It would cost close to $150,000 to purchase the “primary module” like the one at The Food Dudes. He’s hoping to see more Modular Farms pop up throughout the city, either purchased outright or through similar partnerships like the one with the Food Dudes. Modular Farms vertical hydroponics system will soon produce up to 68 kilograms of kale a week. The Food Dudes’ creative director Brent McClenahan said they’d like to have four units in the back parking lot giving them access to a variety of produce year round.

Source: thestar November 06, 2017 22:04 UTC