The Growcer

The Growcer Manufacturer of modular hydroponic farms allowing you to locally grow and sell fresh crops year-round, regardless of the climate.

Growcer is a socially minded company empowering communities to grow fresh, hyper-local produce year-round through its hydroponic modular farms. Growcer was created to make growing healthy food year-round in any climate possible, based on the firsthand experience of our founders in Nunavut in 2015. Our growing technology was first deployed in food insecure, remote communities, but we’ve expanded to

partner with schools, nonprofits, and non-remote communities who see value in growing food locally. To date, communities and institutions have used Growcer farms to grow more than a million servings of local, nutritious greens across Canada.

12/19/2024

The next generation is invested in protecting the future, and agriculture has a huge role to play in the future of food.

At Durham College, their urban farm has provided hands-on opportunities for students to exchange with farming and new forms of growing like controlled environment agriculture.

On the flip side, because of high student engagement the college itself has had to double the amount of classes offered and are influencing the career aspirations of the next generation in a meaningful way.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yxt0_0

12/17/2024

At Durham College, 's urban farm is leaving a positive impact in many ways.

From fresh food to training opportunities, watch the story behind their urban vertical farm: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yxc5F0

As the weather gets cooler and farmers use the break to prepare for the season ahead, we're getting used to seeing more ...
12/12/2024

As the weather gets cooler and farmers use the break to prepare for the season ahead, we're getting used to seeing more imported produce on our grocery store shelves.

While imports are an essential part of our food economy, we know that many communities from coast to coast to coast are changing what shelves look like with their Growcer farms. The modular vertical farms provide locally-grown, fresh produce year-round (yes even in these winter months).

Check out this experiment on the shelf life of Growcer-grown produce to store-bought produce to see the difference for yourself:

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12/10/2024

☑️ Plug-and-play modular vertical farm
☑️ Fresh produce 365 days a year
☑️ Boundless impact where you want it from education to employment

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02YwZtp0

12/06/2024

What type of work/study programs do you offer on campus? Are most of them within an office or lab?

At Durham College at , students have access to an urban farm to gain hands-on experience in agriculture and want to see agriculture opportunities offered at more schools.

ICYMI: Durham College and Acadia University shared why they added a vertical farm to their campus and answered your questions about how they did it and how the initiative has been going so far.

Catch the webinar recording here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YwZvd0

12/02/2024

It's not about the recipe - it's about the ingredients.

Durham College's on-campus Bistro is able to source fresh produce grown steps away in their Growcer farm and outdoor gardens to serve some of the tastiest, seasonally inspired dishes!

Watch how is creating a hub for urban agriculture in Ajax: https://hubs.ly/Q02YwHLr0

The start of your Growcer project is always one of the most exciting times. In Cranbrook, B.C., the excitement is buildi...
11/29/2024

The start of your Growcer project is always one of the most exciting times. In Cranbrook, B.C., the excitement is building as the Community Connections Society of Southeast BC gets ready to grow year-round with their new farm.

Watch here to see the impact their farm will have:

As food bank usage increases in B.C. amid the cost-of-living crisis, a group is starting to grow lettuce in a Cranbrook city park to encourage healthy and sustainable eating. The CBC's Corey Bullock went to the farm, which is looking to expand.

11/27/2024

Durham College knows that thinking about college starts in high school, which is why they created opportunities for high school students to see what college is like before they enroll.

They created a dual-credit program where high school students can earn a high school credit AND a college credit through one course.

It's just one of the many innovative ways having a Growcer farm on campus opens up education in agriculture.

Check out what's possible for your campus here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y6RyR0

Congratulations to Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on their first harvest! The initiative not only aims to provide...
11/25/2024

Congratulations to Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on their first harvest!

The initiative not only aims to provide students with access to nutritious food using their Growcer farm, but also equips them with essential lifelong skills in leadership, sustainability, environment and agriculture.

Read here:

On Oct. 3, the first official harvest of the SVRSS Growcer Farm took place, celebrating the multi-year effort it took to get this hydroponics project off the ground, housed right on the campus of the regional secondary school.The hydroponics farm – which uses carefully managed water, nutrients, li...

*Drumroll please*How did our baby spinach yields do?Well, when compared to adult spinach benchmarks, we increased the yi...
11/21/2024

*Drumroll please*

How did our baby spinach yields do?

Well, when compared to adult spinach benchmarks, we increased the yields of baby spinach by up to 115% per year of cultivation.

That means we can produce 115% more spinach in the same farm area in a year. That's an exciting possibility.

Every stage of production from seeding to germination was optimized to help the baby spinach perform its best.

Unpack the various experiments attempted to improve baby spinach germination rates and the yields that followed:

Sharing the results of Growcer’s baby spinach experiments. 

11/19/2024

The first step is starting. See how at Durham College has grown to have an urban farm, a vertical farm, and a dual-credit program with the high schools next door.

Watch full video: https://hubs.ly/Q02XNfS00

That's a wrap on the last Rootcamp of the year! Thank you to all of you who have come to Ottawa to get your hands wet an...
11/15/2024

That's a wrap on the last Rootcamp of the year! Thank you to all of you who have come to Ottawa to get your hands wet and immerse yourselves in the world of hydroponic farming.

Join the waitlist to be the first hear about 2025 Rootcamp dates: https://hubs.ly/Q02XPjv60

Today! Don't miss your opportunity to ask Growcer and partnered schools how a vertical farm makes a difference on campus...
11/13/2024

Today! Don't miss your opportunity to ask Growcer and partnered schools how a vertical farm makes a difference on campus.

Register and join the webinar today at 3pm ET/12pm PT: https://hubs.ly/Q02XJYgk0

11/11/2024

Is your program relevant to the students of today? Durham College shares how their vertical farm was about more than fresh produce on campus, but also about opening up people's eyes to different types of agriculture.

Don't miss your chance to ask questions directly to Durham College and Acadia University this week on November 13 in this fun interactive "Ask Me Anything" webinar, register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02XKL5z0

On November 13, join an interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session featuring Growcer and partnered schools, where you wil...
11/06/2024

On November 13, join an interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session featuring Growcer and partnered schools, where you will dive into the transformative potential of sustainable food solutions in higher education.

Discover why schools are adding innovative food systems like Growcer’s to cater to diverse student populations, enhance campus dining experiences, and achieve their sustainability goals.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02WPT2d0

In the heart of Ajax, The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture at Durham College has become a h...
11/04/2024

In the heart of Ajax, The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture at Durham College has become a hub for fresh produce, education, and community support.

This urban farm is revitalizing what local food can do in many ways:
- The on-campus Bistro embodies the "field to fork" model by cooking with vegetables grown steps away
- High school students are able to earn a high school AND college credit through a dual-credit program
- Community foodbanks and support groups gain access to a weekly donation of fresh food to help those in need

Watch to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Wc4Zn0

The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture at Durham College has become a hub for fresh produce, education, and community support. Wat...

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Growcer team! As you walk by jack-o-lanterns tonight, you might be wondering if you can grow a pumpkin indoors (like in a vertical farm).

Well see what one of our R&D scientists has to say!

Spinach is well known and loved for its nutritional value that’s rich in iron, vitamin C and E, potassium and magnesium....
10/29/2024

Spinach is well known and loved for its nutritional value that’s rich in iron, vitamin C and E, potassium and magnesium. As good as it is on the plate, spinach comes with a few unique growing challenges like low germination and bolting.

The game plan was to experiment with growing baby spinach to eliminate these common challenges.

But you can't simply plant spinach seeds in a Growcer farm and get baby spinach, there were several modifications the team made to optimize for baby green production.

Check it out!

Growcer experiments with baby spinach to reduce the challenges seen with spinach production (like low germination and bolting) and improve spinach yields in a vertical farm.

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The next generation is invested in protecting the future, and agriculture has a huge role to play in the future of food. At Durham College, their urban farm has provided hands-on opportunities for students to exchange wi
The next generation is invested in protecting the future, and agriculture has a huge role to play in the future of food. At Durham College, their urban farm has provided hands-on opportunities for students to exchange wi

The next generation is invested in protecting the future, and agriculture has a huge role to play in the future of food. At Durham College, their urban farm has provided hands-on opportunities for students to exchange with farming and new forms of growing like controlled environment agriculture. On the flip side, because of high student engagement the college itself has had to double the amount of classes offered and are influencing the career aspirations of the next generation in a meaningful way. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yxt0_0 #thebarrettcentre

At Durham College, #TheBarrettCentre's urban farm is leaving a positive impact in many ways. From fresh food to training opportunities, watch the story behind their urban vertical farm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM
At Durham College, #TheBarrettCentre's urban farm is leaving a positive impact in many ways. From fresh food to training opportunities, watch the story behind their urban vertical farm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM

At Durham College, #TheBarrettCentre's urban farm is leaving a positive impact in many ways. From fresh food to training opportunities, watch the story behind their urban vertical farm: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yxc5F0

☑️ Plug-and-play modular vertical farm ☑️ Fresh produce 365 days a year ☑️ Boundless impact where you want it from education to employment Learn more: https://www.thegrowcer.ca/oncampus
☑️ Plug-and-play modular vertical farm ☑️ Fresh produce 365 days a year ☑️ Boundless impact where you want it from education to employment Learn more: https://www.thegrowcer.ca/oncampus

☑️ Plug-and-play modular vertical farm ☑️ Fresh produce 365 days a year ☑️ Boundless impact where you want it from education to employment Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02YwZtp0

What type of work/study programs do you offer on campus? Are most of them within an office or lab? At Durham College at #TheBarrettCentre, students have access to an urban farm to gain hands-on experience in agriculture
What type of work/study programs do you offer on campus? Are most of them within an office or lab? At Durham College at #TheBarrettCentre, students have access to an urban farm to gain hands-on experience in agriculture

What type of work/study programs do you offer on campus? Are most of them within an office or lab? At Durham College at #TheBarrettCentre, students have access to an urban farm to gain hands-on experience in agriculture and want to see agriculture opportunities offered at more schools. ICYMI: Durham College and Acadia University shared why they added a vertical farm to their campus and answered your questions about how they did it and how the initiative has been going so far. Catch the webinar recording here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YwZvd0

It's not about the recipe - it's about the ingredients. Durham College's on-campus Bistro is able to source fresh produce grown steps away in their Growcer farm and outdoor gardens to serve some of the tastiest, seasonal
It's not about the recipe - it's about the ingredients. Durham College's on-campus Bistro is able to source fresh produce grown steps away in their Growcer farm and outdoor gardens to serve some of the tastiest, seasonal

It's not about the recipe - it's about the ingredients. Durham College's on-campus Bistro is able to source fresh produce grown steps away in their Growcer farm and outdoor gardens to serve some of the tastiest, seasonally inspired dishes! Watch how #TheBarrettCentre is creating a hub for urban agriculture in Ajax: https://hubs.ly/Q02YwHLr0

Durham College knows that thinking about college starts in high school, which is why they created opportunities for high school students to see what college is like before they enroll. They created a dual-credit program
Durham College knows that thinking about college starts in high school, which is why they created opportunities for high school students to see what college is like before they enroll. They created a dual-credit program

Durham College knows that thinking about college starts in high school, which is why they created opportunities for high school students to see what college is like before they enroll. They created a dual-credit program where high school students can earn a high school credit AND a college credit through one course. It's just one of the many innovative ways having a Growcer farm on campus opens up education in agriculture. Check out what's possible for your campus here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y6RyR0 #TheBarrettCentre

The first step is starting. See how #TheBarrettCentre at Durham College has grown to have an urban farm, a vertical farm, and a dual-credit program with the high schools next door. Watch full video: https://www.youtube.c
The first step is starting. See how #TheBarrettCentre at Durham College has grown to have an urban farm, a vertical farm, and a dual-credit program with the high schools next door. Watch full video: https://www.youtube.c

The first step is starting. See how #TheBarrettCentre at Durham College has grown to have an urban farm, a vertical farm, and a dual-credit program with the high schools next door. Watch full video: https://hubs.ly/Q02XNfS00

Is your program relevant to the students of today? Durham College shares how their vertical farm was about more than fresh produce on campus, but also about opening up people's eyes to different types of agriculture. Don
Is your program relevant to the students of today? Durham College shares how their vertical farm was about more than fresh produce on campus, but also about opening up people's eyes to different types of agriculture. Don

Is your program relevant to the students of today? Durham College shares how their vertical farm was about more than fresh produce on campus, but also about opening up people's eyes to different types of agriculture. Don't miss your chance to ask questions directly to Durham College and Acadia University this week on November 13 in this fun interactive "Ask Me Anything" webinar, register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02XKL5z0

Happy Halloween from the Growcer team! As you walk by jack-o-lanterns tonight, you might be wondering if you can grow a pumpkin indoors (like in a vertical farm). Well see what one of our R&D scientists has to say!
Happy Halloween from the Growcer team! As you walk by jack-o-lanterns tonight, you might be wondering if you can grow a pumpkin indoors (like in a vertical farm). Well see what one of our R&D scientists has to say!

Happy Halloween from the Growcer team! As you walk by jack-o-lanterns tonight, you might be wondering if you can grow a pumpkin indoors (like in a vertical farm). Well see what one of our R&D scientists has to say!

Last Rootcamp of 2024! Don't miss your opportunity to gain confidence in your next steps growing year-round. Register now for Rootcamp on November 5 to 6: https://www.thegrowcer.ca/rootcamp
Last Rootcamp of 2024! Don't miss your opportunity to gain confidence in your next steps growing year-round. Register now for Rootcamp on November 5 to 6: https://www.thegrowcer.ca/rootcamp

Last Rootcamp of 2024! Don't miss your opportunity to gain confidence in your next steps growing year-round. Register now for Rootcamp on November 5 to 6: https://hubs.ly/Q02T0Q5M0

Can you grow a pumpkin using a vertical farm . . . ? Find out the answer from one of Growcer's research (mad) scientists! To know what grows *well* in a vertical farm, check out the list of R&D recommended crops: https://www.thegrowcer.ca/blog/what-to-gr
Can you grow a pumpkin using a vertical farm . . . ? Find out the answer from one of Growcer's research (mad) scientists! To know what grows *well* in a vertical farm, check out the list of R&D recommended crops: https://www.thegrowcer.ca/blog/what-to-gr

Can you grow a pumpkin using a vertical farm . . . ? Find out the answer from one of Growcer's research (mad) scientists! To know what grows *well* in a vertical farm, check out the list of R&D recommended crops: https://hubs.ly/Q02SY3Qp0

"To me, it was just another week at Mnogin Greenhouse. For her, when they came in and they saw the Mnogin produce in the fridge, she said their eyes lit up, and they were excited to get that food. So it makes a big d
"To me, it was just another week at Mnogin Greenhouse. For her, when they came in and they saw the Mnogin produce in the fridge, she said their eyes lit up, and they were excited to get that food. So it makes a big d

"To me, it was just another week at Mnogin Greenhouse. For her, when they came in and they saw the Mnogin produce in the fridge, she said their eyes lit up, and they were excited to get that food. So it makes a big difference for the community, especially for those that are in need of fresh produce that otherwise wouldn't have that." For growers it may feel like business as usual, but for your customers who now get access to fresh, nutritious greens, it could mean the world. Read more from the grower panel here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MbqDP0

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The Growcer helps individuals, communities and businesses take control of their local food systems and grow fresh, affordable produce year-round. Whether you want to increase food sovereignty in your community, lower your produce procurement costs for your business or create a profitable operation by supplying hyper-local produce. The Growcer provides an easy way to grow and sell fresh food regardless of the climate. It has a prove track record for being the technology that backs commercial, profitable and year-round growing operations.