Local produce for the community

The current food supply chain is increasingly inefficient and unsustainable. Security of supply, food quality and affordability are under pressure. The market is dominated by only a hand full of multinationals striving for volume and profit. This gives space for a local-for-local urban farming solution focused on people first. That is why we have developed the Urban Farm Shop concept, and made it into a scalable solution.

The Urban Farm Shop Concept

The Urban Farm Shop introduces a community-inclusive farming and retail concept, emphasizing year-round access to fresh, high-quality produce with positive social and health impacts.
Positioned as 'beyond organic,' it sources directly from an onsite hydroponic farm within a greenhouse, offering a unique shopping experience that supports local producers. Targeting food deserts, the initiative promotes year-round farmers markets and aims to educate the next generation of growers. Investors are welcomed to participate in streamlining the fresh vegetable supply chain. Leveraging technology for accessibility, the model eliminates the need for extensive grower expertise.
Currently identifying suitable locations in the Northeastern U.S., the Urban Farm Shop seeks engagement from interested local parties to implement this innovative and sustainable urban farming model.

Benefits

Top Quality

farm-to-fork
in just hours!

Flexible produce

simultaneously produce
over 80 types of veggies

Climate Friendly

huge benefits of local
high tech production

Cost-efficient

20 times more yield
per acre than on full ground

Standard design

The Local Farm Shop and production area are based on an optimized standard design, comprising a greenhouse, shop, and barn within a 1/2 acre, minimizing building costs and allowing for versatile construction.
The design incorporates prefabricated walls, windows, roofs, and technology, facilitating assembly by local contractors. Continual refinement by an expert team enhances operational ease, flexibility, and yield.
Drawing from experiences in other LocalDutch locations and a vast knowledge network. The design is geared for simplicity, self-explanation, and a supportive working environment. Support is offered throughout construction and operation, emphasizing the goal of making the Urban Farm Shop easily replicable, efficient, and enjoyable for all involved.

Make things simple, self-explanatory, and fun to work in!

Business case

Our goal is to be as sustainable as possible. The LocalDutch climate system makes maximum use of natural sunlight. Compared to traditional farming, we use 90% less water, 30x less land, and reach yields of 20x higher, while applying organic growth principles. Food miles, food waste, crop protection and packaging materials are almost down to zero.

We provide safe and healthy food with high social impact and low environmental impact. Our expanding network consists of policy makers, project initiators, entrepreneurs, operators and investors. Do you want a run a local business? To contribute to your local community? Or educate people about the environment?

Let’s improve our planet, for ourselves and our children.