Case Study: Fresh 52 Farms

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Applicant Background (50 words or less):
Fresh 52 Farms is the most recent urban farming company in Alberta devoted to bringing locally produced herbs and greens to families across the province. Focused on vertical hydroponics Fresh 52 Farms intends to use new and innovative technology to create sustainable growing opportunities.
Project Description (300 words or less):
With support from the AIP program, Fresh 52 Farms intends to initiate and complete a project that will see the creation of a 2000 sq ft vertical farming operation based in Calgary, Alberta. Specifically, the project scope will go from design and build of the vertical farming system to crop growth and harvest to delivery of product to distributers and merchants. Within 12

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