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Become a Vertical Farmer

Our History

Since 2017, Mike and Becky Newhook has been visionaries behind 7 aquaponic/hydroponic farms.

What started with 2 large commercial aquaponic farms launched in the Philippines in 2018, which was followed by a prototype hydroponics farm that launched in rural Alberta in 2020, has now expanded into Edmonton, Leduc, and St. Paul through an owner-operated licensing model. Vertical Roots Canada is passionate about making local, year-round, food production possible for ANYONE! Our small-medium commercial-scale hydroponic farms create opportunities for local residents to be part of the food supply solution.

Our Mission

Vertical Roots has created a system that can change lives and bring fresh, healthy, chemical-free food to local communities without the truck time, cooler time or shelf life we currently experience from our imported greens. By growing locally we can ensure nutrient dense greens, that are 100% clean! We now offer a Turn-Key Hydroponics Farm with everything you need to run your own community-based hydroponics farm through our licensing model. Founders, Mike and Becky are excited to expand across Canada to bring fresh food & sustainable growth to local communities.

Apply to Build a Farm

We LOVE to connect with other like-minded, future-focused community members! If you want more information on becoming a Vertical Roots Canada Farmer please fill in this form to give us a starting place for the call. No commitment is required, but this questionnaire will provide us with a starting place. We are currently looking for farmers in Grand Prairie, Red Deer, as well as Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. 

 

Access to a minimum $250,000 in starting capital is required to start the process of becoming a Vertical Roots Canada farmer. If you do not have funds, but have a building or space we are more than happy to send information on what farm size will be right for you and what options there are. If you do not have funds or a building or space, we unfortunately do not have resources to or capital to lend to future farmers, but are happy to send you an informational brochure to help you know how to get started.

Meet the Farmers

Vertical Roots Canada is passionate about making local, year-round, food production possible for ANYONE! Our small-medium commercial-scale hydroponic farms create opportunities for local residents to be part of the food supply solution.

– Vertical Roots Edmonton –
Flagship Farm

Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, South Cooking Lake

– Vertical Roots Leduc-
Colin and Tess Pederson

Beaumont, Leduc, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, South Edmonton, Calmar Coming Soon

VERTICAL ROOTS ST. PAUL
Dave and Joanne

St. Paul, Bonnyville, Elk Point, Two Hills, Cold Lake, Smoky Lake, Andrew

Contact Us

We love to hear from you! We are always looking to connect with local health and wellness lovers.

Communities We Serve

Sherwood Park

South Cooking Lake

Edmonton NW Dutch Delicious

Edmonton SW - Bountiful Market

Beaumont / Leduc

Camrose / Wetaskiwin

Spruce Grove / St. Albert