NuLeaf Farms Workshop: Tour, Demonstration, and Hands-On Hydroponic Gardening

$499.99 /Person

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop at NuLeaf Farms, a business dedicated to growing community through localize food production. This exclusive workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art research and demonstration facility in South East Calgary and gain hands-on experience in building your own hydroponic garden for use at home.

Workshop Highlights:

1. Facility Tour: Experience a guided tour of our cutting-edge research and demonstration facility. See firsthand how NuLeaf Farms integrates advanced technologies and sustainable practices to address food security challenges.
2. Hydroponic Systems: Learn about our hydroponic farming systems, including their design, operation, and the benefits they bring to urban centers. Understand how these systems can be applied to various settings, from senior homes to custom-built residences.
3. Innovative Practices: Discover the innovative practices we employ to maximize yield, reduce environmental impact, and ensure food safety. Our experts will share insights into the latest research and developments in sustainable farming.
4. Community Impact: Understand the broader impact of our work on food security, economic development, and social responsibility. Learn about our partnerships with organizations in our eco-system help to strengthen or communities.
5. Interactive Demonstrations: Participate in hands-on demonstrations of our farming techniques. Gain practical knowledge and skills that you can apply to your own gardening or small-scale farming projects.
6. Hands-On Hydroponic Gardening Bin Workshop:
   • Setup and Care: Learn how to set up and care for your own hydroponic gardening bin. The bin kit includes everything you need to start growing your own fresh food at home, including a gardening bin, two 24″ LED Sunblaster grow lights, netpots, and cloning collars.
   • Produce Payback Promise: The kit comes with all the seeds, growing media, starter plugs, and nutrients to grow $500 worth of fresh food.
   • Comprehensive Training: Our experts will teach you the basics of how hydroponics work, how to start your seedlings, set up your gardening bin, transplant and pot new plants, maintain nutrient levels, and general plant care tips and tricks.
7. You-Pick Indoor Vertical Farm: After the workshop, customers are encouraged to harvest fresh herbs and vegetables from our you-pick indoor vertical farm. This experience not only provides great-tasting fresh greens for dinner but also teaches valuable harvesting and plant maintenance techniques.

This workshop is ideal for team-building events, teachers, and community leaders working to combat food insecurity in our city. It’s a perfect way to foster collaboration, learn valuable skills, and experience how technology is helping to grow a sustainable and secure food future.  Additionally, it’s great for anyone interested in discovering how easy and effective growing your own food at home all year round can really be.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a gardening enthusiast, or someone interested in sustainable practices, this workshop is designed to inspire and educate. Join us to explore the future of farming and see how NuLeaf Farms is contributing to a more sustainable and food-secure world.