A pioneering community project proving that shipping container agriculture powered by solar energy can grow 200+ crop varieties year-round—completely off the grid.
Mission:
Carbon-Neutral, Off-Grid Community Farming
| Location | New Hampton, New York |
| Facility Type | Off-Grid Shipping Container Farm |
| Box4Grow Solution | 6-Container Interconnected System |
| Power Source | 100% Solar + Battery Storage |
| Crops | 200+ varieties (Leafy greens, herbs, etc.) |
| Labor | 1-2 hours daily (Automation-driven) |
| Timeline | 12 Weeks Deployment |
Wally Farms demanded a solution that could operate entirely off-grid using solar power, grow 200+ crop varieties in a controlled environment, and demonstrate that carbon-neutral farming is economically viable.
No grid connectivity meant 100% solar requirement for 24/7 climate control and lighting.
Growing 200+ varieties required multiple systems: NFT, Dutch Bucket, and Flood-and-Drain.
Community food insecurity solutions couldn't wait 18 months for traditional construction.
To be sustainable for community volunteers, labor had to be reduced to 1-2 hours daily.
Box4Grow deployed a six-container interconnected modular system. One 40-foot growing container, two energy storage units, and mechanical support modules—all linked to form a single, sealed facility.
Result: A cohesive facility deployed in weeks with minimal site impact.
Result: 100% solar powered even during NY winters.
Result: Successfully growing 200+ distinct varieties simultaneously.
Site assessment, solar calculations, pier layout.
Factory build of all 6 containers. Systems integration.
Concrete piers poured. Solar array installation.
Crane placement. Hallway connection. System startup.
200+ varieties planted. Research protocols active.
Providing year-round fresh produce to underserved Hudson Valley communities.
Teaching sustainable farming techniques to community members and schools.
Demonstrating that off-grid farming is scalable and economically viable.
| Total Containers | 6 Interconnected Modules (Growing, Storage, Mech, Office) |
| Power Source | 100% Off-Grid Solar + Battery Storage |
| Climate Control | Automated Temp/Humidity Management (High Efficiency) |
| Lighting | Full-Spectrum LED Arrays |
| Irrigation | Automated Fertigation (NFT, Drip, Flood-and-Drain) |
| Labor | 1-2 Hours Daily (Automation Driven) |
| Deployment | 12 Weeks Standard |
"Box4Grow's system transformed our vision of carbon-neutral community farming from concept to reality in just 12 weeks. We're now growing 200+ varieties completely off-grid, and demonstrating that sustainable agriculture isn't aspirational—it's practical and scalable."
Whether you're addressing food insecurity, building a carbon-neutral operation, or proving sustainable models, Box4Grow delivers operational farms in 12 weeks.
