Appetite for indoor urban farms growing in Calgary as way to produce fresh food year-round

Two indoor farms finding commercial success in Calgary are NuLeaf Farms, which produces greens and herbs, and Deepwater Farms. Deepwater’s system, which currently occupies a 10,000-square-foot building in Calgary, combines both hydroponics and aquaculture to grow not just produce, but fish. The solid waste from the water the fish swim in is turned into a kind of liquid compost, which, in turn, nourishes the plants.“How amazing is it to say that you’re serving a fish that is produced a kilometre away from your restaurant? It doesn’t get any more local than that,” said MacLean. “It’s been on our menu since they brought the product out.” MacLean is an advocate for sustainable and restorative food practices, sourcing as many of his ingredients as possible from local producers.