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Growing Prospects
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The use of flat rooftops of many industrial buildings, using lightweight hydroponic (soilless agriculture) techniques,
could begin to make more efficient use of both space and energy resources that are normally discarded.
The industrial parks of many North American cities could become agricultural as well as industrial producers,
combining functions that have traditionally been separated. (Hough, 228)
Objectives & Goals:
This section of the Green Map Website documents Growing Prospects Inc., Winnipeg's first hydroponics urban greenhouse, featuring year-round growing of fresh herbs and vegetables for the retail market. Please note: The operation at the CN location has since closed, and after some delay is re-established at the Fort Whyte Alive location.
The aim of these pages is to raise awareness concerning the provision of a sustainable food source for the world's increasing population. To accomplish this, a basic understanding of the processes, methods and techniques related to hydroponics growing will be provided.
Growing Prospects Inc.
P.O. Box 1984 ~ Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R3
Phone: 204-957-7755 ~ Fax: 957-7977
Growing Prospects:
- uses hydroponics equipment confiscated by the Winnipeg Police Service.
- has an annual production projected at 5,000 kg of fresh herbs and vegetables.
- is a non-profit corporation established in January, 1998. All proceeds to support CHOICES (gang prevention program) and the Community Education Development Association of Winnipeg - Youth Opportunity Projects (assisting in employment of core area youths).
- is directed by a volunteer board with representatives from the police, schools and other core area and youth programs.
- provides educational classes, workshops, seminars and work placement for up to 20 unemployed youth per year.
- received initial support through the cooperation of the Winnipeg Development Agreement and CentrePlan and by the Province of Manitoba Sustainable Development Program. Training programs are funded by Manitoba Education & Training and Human Resources Canada.
