About + Mission

UrbanPonics is a for-profit social enterprise that will provide a year-round supply of fresh, wholesome, locally grown produce to urban communities. Locating our hydroponics operations within the communities they serve brings production close to the point of consumption, leveraging proximity and technology to produce affordable, superior-quality food. By partnering with nonprofits to train, educate, and employ a workforce of community residents, we help to address social and economic issues that often hamper development of urban neighborhoods. And our partnerships with key stakeholders such as local governments and leading-edge technology companies allow us to reduce costs and derive mutually sustainable benefits as we introduce hydroponic agriculture—and healthy, affordable produce—to underserved urban communities.

Mission
Our mission is to deliver high-quality produce at a fair price, reasonable profit, and with exception service to our customers. Through an innovative model of entrepreneurial collaboration with local community partners, UrbanPonics creates jobs, supports sustainable agricultural practices, stimulates economic development, and helps educate communities about healthy eating.