The people in charge of the Science Barge, a hydroponic Urban Farming experiment in New York City, are leading the way in innovation for localizing food production in large cities. The Science Barge is powered by solar panels, wind turbines, and a biodiesel generator. The Barge uses state of the art computer automation technology to control the environment in the greenhouse. The floating greenhouse facility, which is designed to be a demonstration of how food can be grown in an urban environment, using techniques that conserve water and energy.



With the awareness of hydroponic technology on the rise more facilities like this will be popping up soon all over the country.