Vision Greens operates a vertical farm utilizing proprietary hydroponic technology and automated environmental controls to produce pesticide-free, non-GMO greens year-round. By growing locally in Welland, Ontario, the farm reduces food transportation emissions by 92% and minimizes resource usage by 95% compared to traditional farming methods.
Funding
$20.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional farming methods often involve long transportation distances, leading to reduced freshness, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and potential food waste. Additionally, conventional agriculture can be resource-intensive, requiring significant amounts of water and land.
Solution
Vision Greens utilizes vertical farming and proprietary hydroponic technology to produce pesticide-free, non-GMO greens locally, year-round. By growing produce in a controlled environment, Vision Greens significantly reduces food transportation emissions and minimizes resource usage compared to traditional farming. The company's innovative approach optimizes produce quality and taste, ensuring that greens arrive at their peak flavor and freshness.
Target Audience
Vision Greens primarily targets consumers seeking locally grown, sustainable, and high-quality produce, as well as grocery stores and meal kit companies looking to offer fresh, pesticide-free greens.
Features
- Proprietary patent-pending hydroponic technology leveraging research from the University of Guelph’s Research Facility (CESRF) in partnership with NASA
- Exclusive Canadian rights to Norwegian technology enabling a fully automated environment with precise control over heat, humidity, irrigation, light, oxygen, and CO2
- Vertical farm design using 95% less water and land than traditional Canadian crop farms
- Pesticide-free and non-GMO growing process ensuring a longer shelf life for produce
- Daily harvests and deliveries to maintain consistent quality and freshness
- Foodland Ontario certification
- Closed-loop hydroponic system recycling 80% of fertilized water
- LED lighting with spectral qualities optimized for plant growth