Hydroponic Greenhouse Conversion at Tom Lim's Farm
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: North Carolina, United States
Source: Vertical Farm Daily
Tom Lim, a North Carolina farmer, repurposed his defunct chicken barns into productive growing spaces for specialty crops using hydroponic systems. One barn houses a state-of-the-art greenhouse designed by Virginia Tech horticulturists, featuring hydroponic systems, raised beds, and efficient irrigation for leafy greens, herbs, and vine vegetables. Additionally, high-value mushrooms are cultivated
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Raw Materials, Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Vertical Farm Daily
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Description | Tom Lim, a North Carolina farmer, repurposed his defunct chicken barns into productive growing spaces for specialty crops using hydroponic systems. One barn houses a state-of-the-art greenhouse designed by Virginia Tech horticulturists, featuring hydroponic systems, raised beds, and efficient irrigation for leafy greens, herbs, and vine vegetables. Additionally, high-value mushrooms are cultivated in a retrofitted shipping container on-site. |
Original sector | Agriculture |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Carolina |
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Source | Vertical Farm Daily |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Raw Materials, Consumer Products |
Article published date | 2025-05-25 |
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