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Growing without soil, explained.

Short, plain guides to how NoTerra Farms will grow, how it will use water, and where the project stands.

The method1 min readHow deep water culture worksFloating rafts, roots in aerated nutrient water, and not a handful of soil. A plain guide to the core growing system at NoTerra Farms.Read the article

Water1 min readWater used againHow water moves through the facility. Drawn from the site's water source, treated, circulated, collected and used again, with new water only replacing what is lost.Read the articleThe story1 min readNo terra means no soilWhy two longtime Las Vegas residents with roots in food service set out to grow fresh produce in Nevada, for Nevada.Read the articleThe project1 min readWhy Moapa ValleyA farming valley northeast of Las Vegas, close enough to Southern Nevada's buyers to keep the trip from harvest to table short.Read the articleThe project1 min readDesigned with sunlight in mindSouthern Nevada is known for long, bright days. Rooftop solar and energy efficiency are being evaluated for the facility.Read the articleThe method1 min readFrom growing to harvestRafts are lifted, greens are cut and packed, and fruiting crops are picked in their own zones. What harvest looks like, and what might grow.Read the articleThe project1 min readThe road aheadThe site is under contract, the water rights are secured, and the project is in its planning phase. The steps ahead, in the order the team intends to take them.Read the article