Northern First Nations are planting seeds of sustainability and food security as they plan to distribute hydroponic farm towers to cultivate a greener future in communities.
Mushkegowuk Council has announced its distribution of 20 hydroponic farm towers to support sustainable agriculture in Mushkegowuk communities. The deadline to apply is July 26.
A hydroponic tower is a method of growing plants vertically without a transitional use of soil and allows individuals to grow a high density of plants in a small footprint.
The tower requires two hours of regular maintenance per month and can produce year-round. It can grow up to 25 plus pounds of fresh food every 28 days, harvests up to 3,400 plants annually.
Individuals interested in receiving a tower must submit a letter outlining a management plan including maintenance strategies, labour allocation, where the tower will be located and long-term financial support for the system.
"We encourage you to describe the potential impact on food security within your community, as well as any educational or social programs that may be enhanced or developed through the project," Mushkegowuk Council wrote in a release.
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