In this episode, Liz interviews Lena from Urban Bounty Farms, an urban hydroponic farm in Kansas City. Lena shares her journey of starting the farm and her vision of transforming blighted buildings into small hydroponic farms. She discusses the challenges and benefits of hydroponic farming, the popular edible flowers for chefs, and the target customers for her farm. Lena also provides insights into licensing and regulations for selling edible plants and her plans for scaling up the business.

Takeaways:

Hydroponic farming in blighted buildings can solve multiple problems, including food swamps, blight, and creating sustainable businesses.

Popular edible flowers for chefs include marigolds, borage, pansies, and nasturtiums.

Selling to restaurants and grocery stores can provide a consistent revenue stream for urban farms.

Licensing and regulations for selling edible plants vary by location and may require inspections and certifications.

Scaling up a farm may require hiring employees and partnering with other farmers.

Urban Bounty Farm:

https://urbanbountyfarm.squarespace.com/

Template club: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/offers/hnARxLRo/checkout

Sunny Mary Meadow (www.sunnymarymeadow.com) specializes in bouquet subscriptions, stem bars, and a you pick flower farm experience. https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/