date:May 13, 2013
BrightFarms, New York, announced that it is building a 100,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Ward 8 here that will grow enough crops to meet the fresh vegetable consumption needs of up to 5,000 residents in what is considered a food desert area lacking close access to fresh foods.
The greenhouse will grow up to 1 million pounds of local produce per year, including tomatoes, lettuces, and herbs for an area retailer, said Kate Siskel, marketing and media relations manager, BrightFarms. It