Babylon Micro-Farms expanding its impact with new partnership
Babylon Farms (File) (Source: WVIR)
By Daniel Grimes | April 1, 2021 at 8:55 AM EDT - Updated April 1 at 8:55 AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A company that started at the University of Virginia is hoping to expand its impact.
Babylon Micro-Farms makes indoor growing aimed at providing more farm-fresh options for college students. It is now partnering with Harvest Table Culinary Group to bring fresh produce to more colleges.
“Self-contained vertical farms use hydroponics to grow plants with 90% less water. There are no pesticides or chemicals. We can grow plants 2-3 times more quickly,” Babylon Micro-Farms CEO Alexander Olesen said.