The Conservation Issue: Dive into the World of Hydroponics in Photos
Hydroponics is transforming the way food is grown and consumed in central Florida.
Hydroponics eco-friendly practices result in greater water conservation and the use of fewer pesticides. This sustainable solution also lowers our carbon footprint and saves the land by allowing for higher yields in smaller areas, eliminating the need for soil and reducing soil erosion.
4Roots Farm, led by Dr. Phillips Charities, is dedicated to transforming the local food system by using advanced hydroponic technologies to grow fresh produce year-round. The farm grows a wide variety of plants such as romaine lettuce headed for SeaWorld, kale, tomatoes, strawberries, carrots and edible flowers.
At EPCOT’s “Living with the Land,” visitors embark on an immersive boat journey that showcases the evolution of agriculture through history. The attraction features several state-of-the-art greenhouses, including the Tropics Greenhouse, Temperate Greenhouse and Creative Greenhouse. By bringing hydroponics into the realm of entertainment and fine dining, EPCOT effectively bridges the gap between futuristic agricultural practices and everyday food consumption.
AdventHealth Celebration launched a hydroponic project back in 2022 called the Freight Farm, a hydroponic operation inside a retrofitted shipping container. It measures 40 feet long and eight feet wide, and the whole operation is managed through an app on someone’s phone; the climate, watering schedule, lights, all at the tap of a finger.
Yenny’s Hydroponic Farm, a family-owned farm in Orlando. With a focus on quality and taste, the farm offers vegetables, herbs and microgreens such as lettuce, basil and mint.
