City Star Brewing in Berthoud, Texas, is tapping its first batch of Hydro-Pony Express HYPA this weekend, a fresh-hopped beer made with hops that were grown inside the 5,000 square foot greenhouse at Hydro Hop Farms. Find more details on this project at Westword.
With the scarcity of fresh drinking water and concern over rising shipping costs, many people are looking to locally grown hydroponic food to provide a more environmentally friendly, tastier eating experience. FreshFruitPortal.com interviews Dr. Val Eylands, who has been growing with hydroponics for 15 years in this article: Hydroponic farming will flourish in the U.S., says grower
Have you seen any new locally-grown hydroponic food in your area?
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who owns most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai, is planning a facility to supply residents with fresh, sustainable foods through aquaponic and hydroponic technology. Read more at Pacific Business News.
With severe drought conditions in California, many are looking to hydroponics to reduce water use and improve California’s crops. Read the story here: Hydroponics Seen As Future Of California Agriculture