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.

With a vertical farm, leafy greens are . . .• Easy to grow• Grow fast• Taste better fresher And with a range of crops li...
02/03/2025

With a vertical farm, leafy greens are . . .

• Easy to grow
• Grow fast
• Taste better fresher

And with a range of crops like lettuces and herbs possible in a Growcer farm, you can grow a tasty mix that your customers will love.

Understand what you can grow and how much of it in this crop guide: https://hubs.ly/Q033lSLZ0

ICYMI: RogersTV stopped by Growcer's Open House to show you what the day was like and where Growcer is today. Plus, hear...
01/28/2025

ICYMI: RogersTV stopped by Growcer's Open House to show you what the day was like and where Growcer is today.

Plus, hear from Makenzie Jones from Mnogin Greenhouse and what it's been like for them to grow fresh produce year-round for Nipissing First Nation.

Start at timecode 9:55: https://hubs.ly/Q031kNNg0

Nipissing First Nation Administration's Mnogin Greenhouse is doing incredible work in Northern Ontario. They are growing...
01/24/2025

Nipissing First Nation Administration's Mnogin Greenhouse is doing incredible work in Northern Ontario.

They are growing fresh produce in a Farmplex for everyone from restaurants to foodbanks, one of Growcer's largest projects to date.

Go behind-the-scenes into the operation and how their enterprise is making a meaningful impact in the region through agriculture innovation:

Nipissing First Nation cultivates food sovereignty with top-quality greens grown at Mnogin Greenhouse

Typically, in a Growcer farm it’s recommended to grow a variety of leafy greens, because they grow quickly and at reliab...
01/22/2025

Typically, in a Growcer farm it’s recommended to grow a variety of leafy greens, because they grow quickly and at reliable volumes.

But the Altario Agriculture Academy decided to think outside the box and explore other crops with their Osiris Education Farm.

Students at the Altario School experimented with growing to***co, peppers, tomatoes, sunflowers, broccoli, peas, sweetpea, and asters.

Take a look: https://hubs.ly/Q0321f610

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The students at the Altario School experimented with hydroponically growing to***co, peppers, tomatoes, sunflowers, and peas in their modular vertical farm.

01/20/2025

With discussions swirling about how U.S. tariffs can impact Canada, now is the perfect time to think about increasing local food production.

Did You Know? Canada imports 90% of its leafy greens, a majority coming from the United States.

But growth in greenhouses and vertical farming have allowed Canada to become more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.

With Growcer, this impact is seen instantly.

Like when Muskoka North Good Food Co-op started growing greens steps away from their store and were able to stop buying greens from out of country.

The store gave their customers more affordable and fresher options for their plates, while minimizing the shocks they experience from trade relations, currency fluctuations, and weather disruptions.

Learn more about how you can use modular vertical farms to grow local food: https://hubs.ly/Q0337TVC0

The idea of a "greenhouse" in Nipissing First Nation first sprouted in 2016. Fast forward to today, Mnogin Greenhouse us...
01/16/2025

The idea of a "greenhouse" in Nipissing First Nation first sprouted in 2016.

Fast forward to today, Mnogin Greenhouse uses modular vertical farms to grow fresh produce year-round for the region and local restaurants:

Mnogin Greenhouse helps Nipissing First Nation combat chronic illness while making a profit and using fewer resources than expensive imports

Did you miss R&D's 2024 Wrapped in the holiday haze? Catch up on some of the research we've done last year:🌶️ Our networ...
01/14/2025

Did you miss R&D's 2024 Wrapped in the holiday haze? Catch up on some of the research we've done last year:

🌶️ Our network of growers love research just as much as we do, so check out Durham College's jalapeno pepper experiments: https://hubs.ly/Q031kN9F0

👶 Honey, we shrunk the farm to grow baby spinach! . . . No we didn't, but see how we modified a regular farm to adapt to baby greens: https://hubs.ly/Q031kNmT0

📈 Little spinach, BIG yields! 115% more spinach in fact: https://hubs.ly/Q031kvG60

When you grow with Growcer, you benefit from our entire team of experts to support you to grow year-round!

Is 2025 the year you start growing food locally? Don't forget to do your homework first. Read the top 10 mistakes we see...
01/09/2025

Is 2025 the year you start growing food locally? Don't forget to do your homework first.

Read the top 10 mistakes we see happen when people decide to start vertical farming:

From prioritizing ROI over upfront costs to the significance of site preparation and market research, this guide covers the 10 crucial factors for success in vertical farming. Learn how setting goals, speaking to experts, and contingency planning are game-changers for your business, while marketing

Growcer's R&D team investigates everything we think will make a difference for our growers. If you take anything away fr...
01/07/2025

Growcer's R&D team investigates everything we think will make a difference for our growers.

If you take anything away from this post, let it be: when you grow with Growcer, you benefit from our entire team of experts to support you to grow year-round.

Here's an example of some of the research we've done last year:

🛍️ Is it good enough for store shelves? See how we judge the marketability of produce from weight to packaging: https://hubs.ly/Q031kQzh0

🍓 Fan of fruit? We also judged what makes a good strawberry too: https://hubs.ly/Q031kw-70

😎 We left Growcer produce in the fridge for a month (for science) and discovered you get 2 extra weeks of shelf life compared to store bought lettuce: https://hubs.ly/Q031kNbD0

Growcer's very own Corey Ellis was featured in the Solve for X podcast "Innovation Hotline" episode where founders got t...
01/02/2025

Growcer's very own Corey Ellis was featured in the Solve for X podcast "Innovation Hotline" episode where founders got to call in a question for the MaRS Discovery District CEO, Alison Nankivell.

Here's what was asked: I’d like to ask you about getting investors more involved in climate adaptation. We’ve noticed Growcer is seen as a solution for communities impacted by climate crises like wildfires and food shortages. It seems as if climate resilience and adaptation become high priority when it’s in your own backyard. But what can we do when it isn’t? How do we get climate adaptation out of the blind spot for investors and entrepreneurs alike?

Listen to hear the answer: https://hubs.ly/Q030d1wc0

What do you think?

In the latest episode of the podcast Solve for X, MaRS CEO Alison Nankivell explores the big issues facing the innovation community.

12/30/2024

From Rootcamp to seeding! Marley from the Community Connections Society of Southeast BC team talks about how Rootcamp was a great way to chat with other folks who were starting or contemplating their own Growcer projects.

And a few months later, TV reporters were visiting Cranbrook, B.C. to highlight the launch of their vertical farm! Watch the news story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yxt360

P.S. Stay tuned for 2025 Rootcamp dates where you too can gain confidence in your next steps modular farming.

ICYMI: Growcer was featured by RogersTV on their Celebrate Ottawa program!While we have team members and farms coast to ...
12/23/2024

ICYMI: Growcer was featured by RogersTV on their Celebrate Ottawa program!

While we have team members and farms coast to coast to coast now, it's always an honour to be recognized by local media where our headquarters are located.

Watch here starting at 9:55: https://hubs.ly/Q02_FwKf0

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

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With discussions swirling about how U.S. tariffs can impact Canada, now is the perfect time to think about increasing local food production. Did You Know? Canada imports 90% of its leafy greens, a majority coming from the United States. But growth in gre
With discussions swirling about how U.S. tariffs can impact Canada, now is the perfect time to think about increasing local food production. Did You Know? Canada imports 90% of its leafy greens, a majority coming from the United States. But growth in gre

With discussions swirling about how U.S. tariffs can impact Canada, now is the perfect time to think about increasing local food production. Did You Know? Canada imports 90% of its leafy greens, a majority coming from the United States. But growth in greenhouses and vertical farming have allowed Canada to become more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports. With Growcer, this impact is seen instantly. Like when Muskoka North Good Food Co-op started growing greens steps away from their store and were able to stop buying greens from out of country. The store gave their customers more affordable and fresher options for their plates, while minimizing the shocks they experience from trade relations, currency fluctuations, and weather disruptions. Learn more about how you can use modular vertical farms to grow local food: https://hubs.ly/Q0337TVC0

From Rootcamp to seeding! Marley from the Community Connections Society of Southeast BC team talks about how Rootcamp was a great way to chat with other folks who were starting or contemplating their own Growcer proj
From Rootcamp to seeding! Marley from the Community Connections Society of Southeast BC team talks about how Rootcamp was a great way to chat with other folks who were starting or contemplating their own Growcer proj

From Rootcamp to seeding! Marley from the Community Connections Society of Southeast BC team talks about how Rootcamp was a great way to chat with other folks who were starting or contemplating their own Growcer projects. And a few months later, TV reporters were visiting Cranbrook, B.C. to highlight the launch of their vertical farm! Watch the news story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yxt360 P.S. Stay tuned for 2025 Rootcamp dates where you too can gain confidence in your next steps modular farming.

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

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Take control of your food system

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.