Square Roots deploying its latest indoor farm in Michigan

(Square Roots)

New York-based Square Roots has announced its newest indoor farm in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The company broke ground in late December and planted the first seeds in March according to a news release.

The new farm in Michigan is the third commercial facility for Square Roots and is co-located with Gordon Food Service.

Produce grown by Square Roots can be found at more than 200 stores across the Midwest and New York City area, according to the release.

The fresh produce from Square Roots will be available at grocery stores, e-commerce platforms, and restaurants across the Great Lakes region in the coming weeks, according to the release.

“COVID-19 exposed major weaknesses in the industrial food supply chain, and accelerated the already fast-growing local farming movement,” Kimbal Musk, co-founder and executive chairman, said in the release. “Square Roots can now deploy commercial-scale, controlled-climate farms, fast, in locations across America to meet demand for local food, all year round. My wider mission is to bring responsibly-grown, local food to everyone in America. With Square Roots, we’re going to do it fast.” 

 

 

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