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SpringForward An enterprise using hydroponic farming to provide jobs to adults with emotional and behavioral needs.

We are dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and creating inclusive opportunities for all. By addressing community c...
26/08/2024

We are dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and creating inclusive opportunities for all. By addressing community challenges, promoting economic justice, and nurturing innovative solutions, we are committed to building a brighter, more equitable future for everyone.💫

We're on a mission to redefine the job market for people encountering multiple barriers to employment. Each portfolio co...
22/08/2024

We're on a mission to redefine the job market for people encountering multiple barriers to employment. Each portfolio company serves an emerging market sector or need and will be comprised of employees/owners using the EVERY Employee framework. Join us as we redefine entrepreneurship with impact-driven ventures! Learn more about our companies at www.springforwardmd.org/ 🌱

At SpringForward, we believe that food is an essential element of life, and we're committed to making our food system be...
12/08/2024

At SpringForward, we believe that food is an essential element of life, and we're committed to making our food system better for both our customers and employees! With alarming statistics about food waste due to long-distance transportation and extreme weather conditions driving prices up, we're taking action. By growing and sourcing locally, we reduce waste and ensure fresher, more affordable produce. Join us in creating a sustainable and resilient food system that benefits all.✨

Food security starts with availability! 🥬 At SpringForward, we’re committed to bringing fresh produce to bodegas and gro...
05/08/2024

Food security starts with availability! 🥬 At SpringForward, we’re committed to bringing fresh produce to bodegas and grocers around Baltimore City. In partnership with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and local organizations like City of Refuge and Grow Home, we are alleviating nutrient scarcity in high food priority areas. Together, we’re ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy nutritious, fresh food.

Discover the nutritional powerhouse of microgreens!🌱 Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these tiny greens...
27/06/2024

Discover the nutritional powerhouse of microgreens!🌱 Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these tiny greens offer a concentrated dose of nutrients to boost your health.

Where principles meet purpose! Our guiding values form the cornerstone of our commitment to inclusive and empowering wor...
20/06/2024

Where principles meet purpose! Our guiding values form the cornerstone of our commitment to inclusive and empowering workplaces. By prioritizing the abilities and needs of our team, EVERY Employee™ cultivates a culture of belonging and respect, where meaningful work thrives and individuals flourish.💫

SpringForward Ventures has been awarded $307,000 of FY24 Appropriations funds to create training and onboarding curricul...
15/06/2024

SpringForward Ventures has been awarded $307,000 of FY24 Appropriations funds to create training and onboarding curricula for its non-traditional workforce. The funding was requested and secured by U.S. Maryland Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Van Hollen as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation.
>>> Read more at the link below!

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We're building businesses with purpose at SpringForward!🌟 Our foundation rests on three essential pillars:📈 Addressing a...
12/06/2024

We're building businesses with purpose at SpringForward!🌟 Our foundation rests on three essential pillars:

📈 Addressing a growing market need.
💪 Tackling community challenges head-on.
👩‍🌾 Creating high-quality job opportunities.

Join us as we redefine entrepreneurship with impact-driven ventures! Learn more about our companies at https://www.springforwardmd.org/

It's  ! Did you know that microgreens are miniature powerhouses that not only pack a punch in nutrition but also help re...
05/06/2024

It's ! Did you know that microgreens are miniature powerhouses that not only pack a punch in nutrition but also help reduce carbon footprints? By championing locally grown hydroponic produce, we're paving the way for healthier communities and a greener planet.🌱

Nourishing communities one neighborhood at a time! Join us in our mission to enhance food access across Baltimore City. ...
30/05/2024

Nourishing communities one neighborhood at a time! Join us in our mission to enhance food access across Baltimore City. From microgreens to leafy greens, we're making nutritious superfoods accessible and affordable in areas facing food scarcity.🌱🥬

Uniting expertise in entrepreneurship, education, and executive leadership, we're the driving force behind innovative st...
23/05/2024

Uniting expertise in entrepreneurship, education, and executive leadership, we're the driving force behind innovative startups harnessing emerging technologies. Nestled in the DC/Baltimore region, we invest, guide, and empower entrepreneurs through the EVERY Employee method. Our employee-owners not only find meaningful employment but also gain autonomy and equity, shaping the future of their careers and communities. With a scalable model aimed at breaking barriers to employment, we're revolutionizing the workforce landscape one opportunity at a time!🌱

We're on a mission! At SpringForward, we're redefining healthy eating by introducing nutrient-packed powerhouses to your...
18/05/2024

We're on a mission! At SpringForward, we're redefining healthy eating by introducing nutrient-packed powerhouses to your plate! Microgreens, the miniature marvels of the plant world, are harvested just after sprouting but before reaching full maturity. Packed with flavor and nutrients, these tiny greens offer a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, elevating your meals to new heights of deliciousness and wellness!🌱

Here's to the real-life superheroes who taught us love, kindness, and resilience. Happy Mother's Day to all the incredib...
12/05/2024

Here's to the real-life superheroes who taught us love, kindness, and resilience. Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there!💐

Join us in our mission to revolutionize the food system and redefine the job market! At SpringForward Farms, we're not j...
26/03/2024

Join us in our mission to revolutionize the food system and redefine the job market! At SpringForward Farms, we're not just growing greens; we're cultivating a community of skilled indoor urban agriculture experts. Food security starts with availability, and we're proud to bring fresh produce to bodegas and grocers around Baltimore City. 🌎 🌱

It's  !💦 Did you know that hydroponic farming uses up to 90% less water than traditional agriculture? At SpringForward, ...
22/03/2024

It's !💦 Did you know that hydroponic farming uses up to 90% less water than traditional agriculture? At SpringForward, water is the true source of all our microgreens. We use hydroponic technology to grow our produce, which saves a significant amount of water every year! That's just one of the many benefits of partnering with us. Let's work together to conserve resources!💧🌱

Did you know? Transporting food thousands of miles contributes to significant food waste. At SpringForward, we're changi...
12/03/2024

Did you know? Transporting food thousands of miles contributes to significant food waste. At SpringForward, we're changing the game by offering fresh, locally-grown produce to PHILLIPS schools.🌱

SpringForward celebrates the power of women every day, but on  , we honor their invaluable contributions to our mission!...
08/03/2024

SpringForward celebrates the power of women every day, but on , we honor their invaluable contributions to our mission!🌱 Our journey to redefine the job market for those facing barriers to employment is fueled by the strength and dedication of women in our workforce. Together, we're creating a workplace where diversity thrives and ownership is accessible to all.💚

Happy  !🌱 Today, we're amplifying the voices of small businesses like ours at SpringForward, where we're not just creati...
08/03/2024

Happy !🌱 Today, we're amplifying the voices of small businesses like ours at SpringForward, where we're not just creating jobs, but also fostering community wealth through tailored employment opportunities and employee ownership in high-growth industries. It's our time to stand up, speak out, and claim our space in the market. Together, we're cultivating a brighter future, empowering our communities with locally grown microgreens for healthier lives.💪

Basil is a personal favorite for so many people! Do you find yourself reaching for basil in your dishes but really want ...
14/12/2023

Basil is a personal favorite for so many people! Do you find yourself reaching for basil in your dishes but really want to be purchasing it locally?

We are here for you! Homegrown Micro-green Basil can be purchased with us here at SpringForward! Comment below or Direct Message us if you'd like to place an order with us today!

13/12/2023

Have you heard of Wheat Grass Juice (WGJ)? Wheat Grass Juice is an extract squeezed from the mature sprouts of wheat seeds. Green Blood Therapy is the use of wheat grass juice (WGJ) to aid in healing multiple diseases. The name “green blood” of wheat grass is attributable to its high chlorophyll content which accounts for about 70% its total chemical constituents and also to its close structural similarity to Haemoglobin. Wheat grass juice contains almost all the nutrients the body requires and is considered to be a complete food. Two ounces of wheat grass juice has the nutritional equivalence of five pound of the best raw organic vegetables. It is over flowing with vitamins, aminoacids, liver enzymes and chlorophyll. It contains 98 of 102 earth elements
found in soil, including phosphorous, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium as well as essential enzymes and 19 aminoacids. It has twice vitamin A as in carrots and is higher in vitamin C than oranges.

For more information read this article, "Green Blood Therapy of Wheat Grass - Nature’s Finest
Medicine’- A Literature Review."

Looking for a new micro-green to try? Try some of our Funfetti Radish!With the growing interest of society in healthy ea...
12/12/2023

Looking for a new micro-green to try? Try some of our Funfetti Radish!

With the growing interest of society in healthy eating, the interest in fresh, ready-to-eat, functional food, such as microscale vegetables (sprouted seeds and microgreens), has been on the rise in recent years globally.

Due to their short growth cycle, nutrient-dense sprouts and micro-greens can be produced with minimal input; without pesticides, they can even be home-grown and harvested as needed, hence having low environmental impacts and a broad acceptance among health-conscious consumers.

If you're looking to learn more about this check out this article, "Sprouts and Microgreens—Novel Food Sources for Healthy Diets."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8877763/ -plants-11-00571

Who doesn't love HOMEGROWN!? We are proud to say that we serve homegrown ONLY Micro-greens to all those that are looking...
11/12/2023

Who doesn't love HOMEGROWN!? We are proud to say that we serve homegrown ONLY Micro-greens to all those that are looking to purchase with us! Look at our catalog highlight to see all the products we offer for YOU to buy locally!

Are you looking to purchase Micro-greens with us? 3 AMAZING picks include:-Basil-Kale-Collard GreensAll three of these a...
09/12/2023

Are you looking to purchase Micro-greens with us? 3 AMAZING picks include:
-Basil
-Kale
-Collard Greens

All three of these are grown in partnership with GROWHome and are available at the Waverly Farmer's Market every Saturday! If you're looking for more information to why Micro-greens are so important to include in your diet, check out this article, "Vegetable microgreens: The gleam of next generation super foods, their genetic enhancement, health benefits and processing approaches."

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35400426/

It's no secret that Micro-greens are amazing for you...but did you know just how life changing they can be for your body...
07/12/2023

It's no secret that Micro-greens are amazing for you...but did you know just how life changing they can be for your body?

We're attaching an article below, "Micro-greens Production with Low Potassium Content for Patients with Impaired Kidney Function" for you to read more into. In this study, for the first time, some chicory (local variety 'Molfetta' and cultivar 'Italico a costa rossa') and lettuce (cultivar 'Bionda da taglio') genotypes were grown using a hydroponic system with different potassium (K) levels (0, 29.1, 58.4, and 117 mg L-1) in order to produce Micro-Greens with a low potassium content.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29861444/

As you all know, we're BIG borage fans over here. We've included all the information for you if you're looking to purcha...
02/12/2023

As you all know, we're BIG borage fans over here. We've included all the information for you if you're looking to purchase Borage Micro-greens with us! Comment down below or send us a direct message if you're looking to put in an order!

There are SO many health benefits that we see from Micro-greens. From the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, they say, "The Science behind Microgreens as an Exciting New Food for the 21st Century."

Continued, "The average intake of vegetables is below the recommended levels. Micro-greens are young vegetable greens. Although they are small, micro-greens have delicate textures, distinctive flavors, and various nutrients. In general, micro-greens contain greater amounts of nutrients and health-promoting micronutrients than their mature counterparts. Because micro-greens are rich in nutrients, smaller amounts may provide similar nutritional effects compared to larger quantities of mature vegetables."

The Science behind Micro-greens as an Exciting New Food for the 21st Century - PubMed (nih.gov)

Can you guess what Micro-green Julie uses the most? It's Broccoli!Comment down below what YOUR most used Micro-green is!...
30/11/2023

Can you guess what Micro-green Julie uses the most? It's Broccoli!

Comment down below what YOUR most used Micro-green is! We're curious to know! If you're looking to purchase Broccoli Micro-greens with us, swipe right so you can see the prices all built out for you!

Broccoli is well known for its particular flavor, healthy properties, and ability to help ward off certain types of aliments, but there's more to this veggie than the florets found in salad bars, stir fries, and your favorite broccoli cheese soup.

As proof that good things can come in small packages, baby broccoli — one type of "micro-green" — packs as much as four times the number of cancer-fighting antioxidants as its adult counterpart. On top of that, you can grow them easily and rapidly to ensure that you have a ready supply.

"Broccoli micro-greens are young and tender greens harvested when the first true leaf appears," explained Tianbao Yang, plant physiologist at the Agricultural Research Service's Food Quality Laboratory in Beltsville, MD. "As compared to their mature counterparts, broccoli micro-greens contain higher amounts of phytonutrients and minerals."

Phytonutrients are natural compounds in plants that may help prevent disease. In particular, broccoli contains large amounts of glucosinolates, which change into other chemicals during the cooking process and digestion. Studies have shown that these chemicals help reduce the development and growth of various diseases, including prostate, breast, colon, skin, bladder, and oral aliments.

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Hey DC-Maryland metropolitan restaurants and bars!! We have some exciting news for you!Have you been looking to purchase...
29/11/2023

Hey DC-Maryland metropolitan restaurants and bars!! We have some exciting news for you!

Have you been looking to purchase Micro-green trays locally 🌱? Look no further! Here at SpringForward, we are selling trays straight to YOU! These are a PERFECT option for bars or restaurants! Leave the large container of growing greens in the walk-in and just cut out the amount of greens needed for the shift. This keeps greens fresher, longer and eliminates the need for single-use packaging by making use of our heavy duty re-usable trays.

Comment below or Direct Message us if you're interested in purchasing one or some of our trays!

And Julie's favorite Micro-green?..... It's Borage! Comment down below if Borage is your favorite as well!If you're look...
23/11/2023

And Julie's favorite Micro-green?..... It's Borage! Comment down below if Borage is your favorite as well!

If you're looking for a last minute cleansing salad or Micro-green to add to any of your Thanksgiving dishes, you should definitely give borage a try! Both the leaves and flower are edible and can be used in delicious sweet and savory recipes. It can be eaten raw in delicious mixed green salads, chopped into yogurts, cheese and even added to stocks, soups and stews or simply added for garnish.

We have SO many amazing Micro-green pictures and information to share with you all! Have you been wanting to purchase wi...
17/11/2023

We have SO many amazing Micro-green pictures and information to share with you all! Have you been wanting to purchase with us but haven't been sure what we grow and the prices?

Well wonder no more! We are going to be releasing that information for you all this week and the coming weeks to come!

Hi SpringForward Fam! Let's play a game.... Can you guess what type of Micro-green this is? Comment down below if you th...
16/11/2023

Hi SpringForward Fam! Let's play a game.... Can you guess what type of Micro-green this is? Comment down below if you think you know what they are!

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