Microgreens Farmer

Thematic Area: Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Idea: To set up a profitable Microgreens business.

Introduction: My name is Nate Dodson and I founded Hugs Urban Farm in 2015. I started my farm and began growing and selling microgreens (and other crops) as a way to supplement my income and hopefully transition out of a full-time job that I was starting to really dislike.

Innovation: Microgreens are the stage a plant goes through after they’re a sprout, but before they become a baby green and start to grow into a full-sized vegetable. They only take a couple of weeks to grow and they’re packed full of nutrition and flavor.

Impact: You can begin growing microgreens on a small scale with just a couple of trays in your basement or greenhouse. Then your business can scale up as your confidence and demand for your product starts to grow.