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Cultivate Your Dreams: Secondhand Farms Now Offers Comprehensive Training for New Container Farmers!

At Secondhand Farms, we are passionate about helping aspiring farmers bring their agricultural dreams to life. We make starting a farm accessible by providing high-quality, pre-owned shipping container farms at a fraction of the cost of new units. Today, we're thrilled to announce a brand new partnership that will further empower our customers to succeed: Training programs with Green Food Solutions!

Cultivate Your Dreams: Secondhand Farms Now Offers Comprehensive Training for New Container Farmers!

Green Food Solutions, a New Jersey-based company dedicated to controlled environment agriculture (CEA), offers a comprehensive training program specifically designed for those new to container farming. This in-depth program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to confidently operate and manage your very own shipping container farm.


What You'll Learn:

  • The A to Z of Your Growing Environment: Delve into the specifics of container farms, from the growing systems and equipment to the architectural considerations that optimize production.

  • Unlocking Plant Science: Gain a solid understanding of plant needs, substrates, and how to create the perfect environment for your crops to thrive.

  • Food Safety First: Learn essential food safety practices to ensure your produce is not only delicious but also safe for consumption.

  • Mastering Your Systems: Unravel the intricacies of automatic fertigation, irrigation, and growing systems. You'll gain the confidence to program, maintain, and troubleshoot these essential systems for optimal performance.

  • Plant Power: Explore plant life cycles, crop selection strategies, and how to create a customized crop schedule that maximizes your yield.

  • The Day-to-Day: Learn the essential routines for operating your farm, including opening and closing procedures, planting techniques, and proper maintenance practices.

  • Keeping Pests at Bay: Discover the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to keep your crops healthy and free of unwanted visitors.


Why Partner with Green Food Solutions?

Green Food Solutions has a proven track record of success in the CEA industry. Their training programs are led by experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. This intensive program will provide you with a strong foundation in all aspects of container farming, giving you the confidence and skills to launch a thriving agricultural venture.


Ready to Get Started?

Whether you've just purchased a shipping container farm from us or are considering taking the plunge, this training program from Green Food Solutions is an invaluable investment in your farming future.


Contact Secondhand Farms today to learn more about our available container farms and how to enroll in the Green Food Solutions training program.



Together, we can help you turn your agricultural dreams into a bountiful reality!



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