ABOUT hydroponics
Vertical farming is the practice of growing crops using soilless farming techniques such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics in vertically stacked layers. It often incorporates controlled-environment agriculture, which aims to optimise plant growth with nutrients, lighting and pH. Vertical farming is perfect for high density living areas or to save space.
BENEFITS OF vertical FARMING
Learn more about VERTICAL GARDENS
Hydroponics is simply described as growing plants without soil. Hydroponics allows you to control more of the variables including pH levels, lighting and nutrients for optimal plant growth and produce yields. Water is the main method of delivering the nutrients to the plant’s roots, combined with growing media to help support the plant. Hydroponically grown plants dip their roots directly into nutrient-rich solutions, so plants get more of what they need much faster and easier. Hydroponic farming can be used in locations where soil conditions are too poor to support farming, or where space is limited. It can be done anytime and anywhere!
ABOUT vertical farming
GRANTS & FUNDING
The Australian and state Governments provide a range of grants and funding opportunities that your school might be eligible to access. Below are some options that Urban Green Farms can assist with:
Projects and initiatives that promote water wise behaviour and/or conserve water through efficiency improvements.
Past projects include habitat and biodiversity conservation, tree-planting, outdoor learningareas, vegetable gardens, water and energy saving initiatives, waste, recycling andcomposting, and projects that draw on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections toCountry and local community.
Funding aimed at promoting sustainable education - especially in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM).
The Community Led Climate Solutions Grant Program supports not-for-profit organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia to drive local climate solutions that reduce emissions through education, engagement and action.
The Permafund grant program is for projects that benefit or protect the natural environment, which includes regenerative agriculture and education.
The Engaging Science Grants are designed to support teachers and community groups to deliver STEM-based (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) events or educational and engagement activities or projects. STEM is inclusive of the social sciences.