Across the US, higher education institutions are realizing the benefits alternative farming on their campus. Hydroponic farming, where crops grow submerged in nutrient solution rather than soil, can reduce food miles and engage college students and their communities. We used a variety of techniques to evaluate the feasibility of a hydroponic garden at Skidmore. Hydroponics supports Skidmore’s sustainability and educational goals, and can easily be maintained and scaled up for greater future yield and profit.
