H2O Farm LLC has received a grant in the amount $49,999 for the CT Department of Agriculture and will install a bio-liquid fertilizer system to produce non-toxic ammonia fertilizer for their Guilford location on Boston Post Road. H2O Farm currently produces several hydroponic lettuce products such as Butterhead, Romaine and Green/Red Leaf that are sold through grocers such as Stop and Shop, Instacart and other local grocers.
“ We are thrilled to have worked with H2O Farm in planning for and preparing this grant application. The agricultural economy is an important and growing part of the overall economy on Guilford” stated Matt Houey, First Selectman.
The new system funded through the grant demonstrates an innovative approach to producing ammonia, a key component of fertilizer, that could transform an industry responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The development, published last year in Europe, involved the first on-site, demonstration of the technology. The company is now integrating the device into the irrigation systems at H2O Farm in Guilford Connecticut, enabling it to generate fertilizer directly from the air and be certified to sell Hydroponic organic produce.
“This breakthrough allows us to harness the nitrogen in our air and produce ammonia sustainably,” “It’s a significant step toward a decentralized and eco-friendly approach to agriculture. We would like to thank the town Economic Development Office and First Selectman Houey for they direct help and support on this grant project” said project leader Lior Hessel.
H2O Farm also donates significant product to the local food banks in the area such as the Guilford Food Bank. “We are proud to have them as an important business in Guilford, they produce jobs and healthy food” Matt Houey.
For further information about the technology and H2O lettuce, contact them at info@h2o-farm.com or call 203-533-7270.
Or go to the web site for H2O Farm LLC @ https://www.h2o-farm.com/