Square Roots Urban Growers

Square Roots is an indoor urban farming company that builds modular farms in cities to grow local food. The company's approach combines a technology platform with a "farmer training program" designed to create pathways for new farmers in the industry.

Square Roots' business model is centered around its modular, smart-farm technology. These farms are built in climate-controlled shipping containers, which can be located in urban areas, close to the point of consumption. This proximity to consumers allows for a more efficient and sustainable distribution model, reducing food miles and ensuring freshness.

The company partners with large corporations to deploy its farming platform. A significant partnership is with Gordon Food Service (GFS), one of the largest food distributors in North America. Through this partnership, Square Roots builds and operates farms at or near GFS distribution centers and commercial storefronts, supplying fresh, local produce to GFS customers, which include restaurants, hospitals, and schools.

Square Roots also focuses on empowering the next generation of farmers through its training program. This program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to operate a high-tech farm, manage the business, and grow crops to meet the needs of the local community. This creates a scalable model for expanding its network of farms.

Keywords: indoor farming, urban agriculture, agtech, local food, sustainable agriculture, modular farms, controlled environment agriculture, food distribution, farmer training, vertical farming