Do you enjoy leafy greens? Did you ever consider the carbon footprint of shipping them across the US? Do you know the benefits of hydroponics or of growing produce in a freight farm? Do you know how therapeutic farming can be? Join the Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education and Startup Junkie on Nov. 13th at 5:00 to hear the startup story of this company founded by veterans – Vet Veggies. Learn how they solve environmental and societal problems with this company tucked away near Har-Ber High in Springdale, AR. Vet Veggies is experimenting with Belgium technology to create a new production model that holds value for food deserts and many areas of the US while providing employment opportunities for veterans. It is very likely that you are tasting Vet Veggie greens when you have a salad in a local restaurant. It’s a great sustainable production model to share with your students.
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