Our focus
At Sweetwater Urban Farms, we have taken a fresh approach to the urban landscape and methods of producing and supplying produce . We have several areas of focus and would be happy to discuss the areas of your interest.
Farm to Table
Farm to table is one of the hottest trends in the restaurant industry. Chef’s and consumers are focusing on fresh, hyper-local ingredients in their food choices.
Green Retail
As consumers purchase more and more goods online, traditional retailers are struggling with how to differentiate in brick-and-mortar commerce. The bottom line seems to be that while most “stuff” can be bought online, people will still go to brick-and-mortar locations to have “experiences.”
Farm to School
Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education settings.
Food Deserts
Food deserts are defined as parts of the country void of fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy whole foods, found in impoverished areas. This is largely due to a lack of grocery stores, farmers markets, and healthy food providers.
Social Determinants
Social determinants of health are “the structural determinants and conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.” They include factors like socioeconomic status, education, the physical environment, employment, and social support networks, as well as access to health care.
Upcoming Events
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People Are Talking
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How We Grow
We get asked almost every market if our product is organic. Generally, my response is, “what does organic mean to you?” Everyone has a different take. In the end it boils down to what we want, clean, nutrient dense, great tasting food. I’ll throw in local now too. Each of those has their own answer.[…]
Our Thoughts on COVID-19
We hope you and your family stay healthy. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are ill. Mom always seemed to know what was best. We suggest that following some of Mom’s old-time, but effective suggestions might be helpful: Always be courteous: Cough or sneeze into your elbow Wash your hands frequently – say[…]
Electric Works Continues to Move Forward, Including Sweetwater Urban Farms
Woman are Podcast March 10th, 2020, CUMMING, GA – The multi-use site designated Electric Works in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, continues to move forward. Crystal Vann Wallstrom, Managing Director of Innovation for Electric Works speaks to the progress of the project in the attached link. Electric Works is described as a well conceptualized mixed-use district of[…]
On the Move!
Sweetwater Urban Farms is on the move!! Sheree and I are so excited, that we wanted to share the latest as we continue to grow. Our focus of Zero-mile, nutrient-rich, naturally grown leafy greens and herbs will soon be available to the good people of Ft. Wayne Indiana. We have agreed to be one of[…]
High-tech aeroponic farming company named Purdue Ag-Celerator semi-finalist
October 4th, 2019, ATLANTA, GA – A northeast Indiana native and Purdue graduate, Clint Crowe, with an extensive background in health technology, has had his company chosen by Purdue Foundry’s Ag-Celerator program as a finalist for possible investment funding. Sweetwater Urban Farms, which utilizes aeroponic technology, augmented with proprietary Internet of Things (IoT) technology to[…]
Greenhouse to Grow at Electric Works
Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE – A Purdue University graduate is planning to bring his urban farming concept to the $440 million Electric Works development in downtown Fort Wayne. Georgia-based Sweetwater Urban Farms, founded by northeast Indiana native Clint Crowe, will open a greenhouse in the mixed-use innovation district’s food hall. The greenhouse will house up[…]
Urban farm tenant plans presence in Electric Works
News Sentinel A northeast Indiana native and Purdue graduate, Clint Crowe, with an extensive background in health technology, is bringing his high-tech urban-farming concept to Electric Works. Sweetwater Urban Farms, which utilizes aeroponic technology to produce nutrient-rich greens and herbs, will open a greenhouse in the food hall at Electric Works. This greenhouse leverages a[…]
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About US
Welcome to Sweetwater Urban Farms. We’re excited to be part of the growing movement for fresh, locally produced food. We use the latest technology to produce mostly greens and herbs that we deliver to restaurants, hotels, institutions, and schools. We also offer a way to bring this technology into your own home or workplace. We can assist with setting up your own farm or CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Contact us and let us know how we can help you.
Utilizing aeroponic technology which re-circulates valuable water, Sweetwater Urban Farms uses 95% less water, 90% less space, and no harmful chemical, pesticides or herbicides like Roundup. The technology benefits urban growers and consumers alike, since the aeroponic plants grown on Tower Gardens® are more nutrient-dense than traditional produce, they grow extremely fast and the the plants are harvested with the roots still intact. You cannot buy produce that is fresher and more hyper-local than that.
Less Water
We use 95% less water.
Less Space
We grow in 90% less space.
Nutrient Dense Food
We grow 100% nutrient dense food.
Naturally Grown
We use only natural and biopesticides. Our nutrients are natural earth salts. You can taste the difference.