Direct to Consumer

Northern Smart Farms is an indoor vertical farm that supplies the healthiest fresh herbs, leafy greens and root vegetables to Thunder Bay and the surrounding region.  We are offering a new year-round food source that is "hyper" locally and grown in the city, 365 days a year.    

Our produce is the grown in a controlled environment and free of any pesticide or herbicide use, making our food the cleanest and healthiest option.  Using the advanced technology in the farm and management system we are able to monitor and control the temperature, humidity, lighting, and nutrients in the growing process to ensure we consistently produce the highest quality and best tasting food.

Key value propositions;

• Locally grown means we can get our product from the farm to the consumer in as little as hours.
• Our product doesn't have to travel 1000's of KM to get to market.
• The shelf life of our product is significantly longer ensuring less consumer waste
• Long shelf life also results in cost saving on groceries
• Year-round operation means stable and economical pricing
• The consistent crop yield provides security from sky-high inflation 
• A food source that is secure from supply chain disruptions and environmental challenges like drought, flooding, and extreme heat and frost
• A sustainable source of food that requires 95% less water to grow than traditional farming methods   
• Compostable and 100% recyclable packaging
• A Foodland Ontario product ensures our product meets the Ontario Health Standards of food services. 

Our products will be available for purchase online or from local suppliers.  Online purchases can be made as an individual order or as subscription based membership with 1, 3, 6, and 12 month terms.  The subscriptions guarantee a set price throughout the order and free weekly or bi-weekly delivery within city limits.  Rural orders and regional community orders will be available for weekly or bi-weekly pick-up at local community partners.  More information will be provided before any commitments are made.

Our products will also be available at participating local grocers and suppliers.   

As an equal opportunity employer and 100% indigenous owned business, you are supporting a company that supports the communities it serves.  We are a for-profit social enterprise that ensures we give back to the communities that support our local business.