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OVERVIEW
Introducing Square Mile Farms
Square Mile Farms is bringing farming into the built environment, empowering companies and people to live healthier, more sustainable lives.
Our solution is much bigger than simply growing plants. It is an all encompassing service that engages, connects and inspires individuals promoting wellbeing and sustainability both at home and at work!
The impact of your Office Farm
SOLUTIONS
Our Office Farm solutions
The Square Mile Farms solution is designed to seamlessly integrate into your office. With bespoke designs and custom finishes available.
The Farmstand
The Farmstand is a self watering hydroponic system made from recycled, ocean-bound plastic. It holds 24 plants that can be grown all year round.
The Farmwall
The Farmwall uses the latest hydroponic technology, made with sustainably sourced timber. It is designed seamlessly fit into your office with custom finishes.
ENGAGEMENT
Build a community centred around sustainability and wellbeing
The Office Farm becomes a central hub, connecting your team, fostering 'collaboration, camaraderie and a culture that promotes sustainability and employee wellbeing.
Harvest Sessions
Guided by our expert Urban Farming team our Harvest Sessions are designed to bring people together and actively engage with the farms.
We run these biweekly and encourage people to get involved and ‘pick their own’ produce which they can then take home.
If you're looking to your farm to provide an onsite source for fresh, low food-mile produce we work side by side with in-house catering teams to deliver the harvest straight to the kitchen.
ENRICHMENT
Expand the impact of your farm to the wider community
Through carefully curated partnerships and our in-house expertise, we have a range of events, products and services to enrich the office farm experience and extend the reach into the local community.
The range of options includes:
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Harvest sessions with local schools and community groups.
Educational workshops on sustainable food systems with local school groups
Donations of harvested produce to local charities and community kitchens.
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STRATEGY
Your Office Farm contributes to your ESG goals
The Office Farm contributes to your ESG goals, specifically the Environmental and Social targets. Paramount to our service is the data we use to clearly illustrate the impact your Office Farm is having both on your sustainability goals and impact on the wider community.
Environmental
Fresh, low food-mile produce directly to building occupants or from harvest to the onsite kitchen.
Reduces employee-related Scope 3 emissions while creating a sustainable onsite food solution.
Contributes to your Employee Awareness Program, actively engaging them through harvests and events.
Social
We partner with local charities to donate fresh produce harvested from your Office Farm.
We invite local school groups and community groups to your Office Farm to learn more about growing at home and sustainable food systems.
A tool to improve the mental wellbeing of employees through regular engagement with nature.
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DISCOVER
Learn more about Square Mile Farms
Do I have to tend to the farm?
Your farm will be looked after by a dedicated Urban Farmer who will be on site weekly. They will take care of everything from topping up the water and nutrients through to tending to the plants.
Will the farm smell at all?
Your farm will smell amazing, spreading a pleasant aroma, especially when the crops are harvested!
Does the farm have to be connected to a water supply?
Your farm is totally self-contained, with a built-in water reservoir. Your Urban Farmer will refill this using a jerry can - they simply need a nearby tap (for example in a butler’s sink in a cleaner's cupboard).
What can we grow on our farm?
We have a range of over 50 crops including; herbs, leafy greens and lettuces. We plant these crops as they get the best yields. It is possible to grow fruiting crops, such as chillies and tomatoes, but these take much longer to reach maturity, which means you don’t get a meaningful return.
How often will the Urban Farmer visit?
Typically they will be on site weekly to perform maintenance for your farm. Your Community Manager will keep you up to date and work with you to arrange building access etc.
Do we have to stick to the same crops once we decide on what we want?
You can choose from our Plant Library once the 8 week growing cycle is completed. You can introduce new flavours, or stick with your favourites.