Hydroponics Systems for Schools & Colleges
Give your students a chance to get hands-on with hydroponics, eat healthily, and discover new careers. Micro-Farm based programs offer opportunities for cross-curricular educational exploration, with direct connections to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Leading Education Institutions Choose Babylon Micro-Farms
Why clients love Babylon
Fresh, Healthy Flavor
Serve produce that’s as fresh, nutritious, and delicious as it gets — grown and harvested on-site.
Effortless Management
Remote monitoring and semi-automated growing mean minimal upkeep with consistently great harvests.
Proven Impact
Bi-annual sustainability reports and social-ready updates showcase your environmental achievements.
Engagement That Lasts
Inspire and educate with a striking, living centerpiece — backed by dedicated training, events, and marketing support.
Read How Micro-Farms Are Transforming Education
Discover how schools are integrating sustainable farming into their curriculum, giving students hands-on access to fresh produce and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Read the Case StudyWhy Babylon is the right partner for schools & universities that want to make an impact
We’ve installed Micro-Farms in 100s of schools in the US
Over the last five years, we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact Micro-Farms have on cities and communities.
We believe in the power of education
As Micro-Farmers, we put education first. We use our Micro-Farms as a tool to spark deeper conversations about the environment and the impact of our actions.
We work with LEED, WELL, and AASHE STARS Programs
We’re determined to help our clients grow produce responsibly. We want you to have food that is nutritious, safe, and delicious.
Our units are UL, FCC, and CE certified
We have built an all-in-one hydroponic system that is compliant, food-safe, reliable and easy to maintain.
It is truly a seamless experience. Babylon is with you every step of the way.
Jeremy Tavares
Here at Zurich, sustainability is a very important matter, and with the Babylon Micro-Farm it reduces the need for trucking produce to use which uses gas that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Matthew Carlson
Our students appreciate the emphasis that the Babylon Micro-Farm brings to healthy eating.
Pam Neff
Honey, I was there when they were installing it! I was so excited! All I could think about was being a young girl helping my mother in the garden, picking veggies. It brought back my very best memories.
Elsie H.
Consumption of leafy greens has gone up 35% since our Babylon Micro-Farms were installed.
Bob Raymond
I’ve had two interns help me with this project and they are very passionate about sustainable growth and farming. The students can see everything growing from planting to harvesting, which is fantastic.
Lindsay Klingenschmidt
Our cafe on campus has seen a lot of success with the produce from the Micro-Farm. Students are adding greens to their pizzas, salads, and noodle bowls.
Matt Jewell
Ready to start micro-farming at your school?
Bring this unique educational experience to your school and make a real impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do Babylon Micro-Farms benefit students and schools?
Babylon Micro-Farms give students hands-on experience with hydroponics, healthy eating, and new career paths. The Micro-Farm based programs open cross-curricular educational exploration, with direct connections to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
2. How much effort or technical knowledge is required to maintain the system?
Very little. Babylon Micro-Farms run on remote monitoring and semi-automated growing, so minimal upkeep delivers consistently great harvests. No agricultural background is needed, and teachers or staff can manage the hydroponic system with ease.
3. Where is the produce grown, and how fresh is it?
Produce is grown and harvested on-site in your school’s Babylon Micro-Farm, so it’s as fresh, nutritious, and delicious as it gets. Students eat leafy greens and herbs grown just feet from where they learn.
4. Does Babylon Micro-Farms offer support or training for educators and staff?
Yes. Babylon Micro-Farms back educators and staff with dedicated training, events, and marketing support. Combined with remote monitoring and management, this support makes the hydroponic system easy to run and engagement that lasts.
5. How can schools track and showcase their environmental impact?
Schools can track and showcase environmental impact through bi-annual sustainability reports and social-ready updates from Babylon Micro-Farms. These make it easy to demonstrate proven impact and tie student learning to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
6. Which educational institutions and organizations currently use Babylon Micro-Farms?
Leading education institutions choose Babylon Micro-Farms, including Dartmouth, Clemson, University of Virginia, Xavier, Wake Forest, Arizona State, Florida Tech, and the University of Pittsburgh, among many K-12 and higher-ed programs.
7. What is the best hydroponic system for a K-12 school?
The best hydroponic system for a K-12 school is one that’s low-maintenance, safe, and curriculum-ready. Babylon Micro-Farms fit the bill with semi-automated growing, dedicated training, and lesson connections to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.