Welcome to Growing Nations

Cultivating Resilience Through Indigenous-Led Sustainable Agriculture

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What we Offer

Empowering communities with innovative Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) solutions rooted in tradition and science.

Vertical Farming Systems

Space-efficient solutions that enable year-round production of a diverse range of outputs, from fresh, nutrient-rich produce to medicinal plants.

Greenhouse Projects

Custom greenhouse installations that blend traditional agricultural practices with modern technology to create controlled environments for various types of cultivation.

Project Management Services

Recognizing that resources are often limited in Indigenous communities and non-profits, we provide comprehensive project management services

Educational Initiatives and Training

As the owner of UpStart University, Growing Nations offers in-depth training programs that integrate Indigenous knowledge with modern agricultural science.

Who We Serve

Dakota Plains Indigenous Community with their ZpPod from ZipGrow in support by BDO1

Indigenous Communities

Child harvesting lettuce with a ZipTower2

Schools & Post-Secondary

Person Holding Lettuce3

Food Banks

From Our Customers

Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation

Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation

"“The orientation and training that Tiyo, Trumbla and I received from Sam Green and Glenn Forrester at ZipGrow was engaging and incredibly informative. They made the learning process enjoyable and took the time to ensure we fully understood each step of operating the system. From day one, we were hands-on, which helped us quickly get comfortable with the ZipPod setup. Sam and Glenn were thorough, patient, and genuinely committed to our success, and I’d highly recommend them for training any future ZipGrow system growers. Plus, they remain available for any questions as we continue on this journey of growing vegetables in the ZipPod.”"

Person harvesting from a ZipFarm

Our Commitment to You

From initial planning and system installation to training and ongoing support, Growing Nations walks alongside each community as a trusted partner. Our project management ensures seamless implementation, while our follow-up support keeps systems running efficiently and evolving to meet future needs.

Whether it’s a school program, a community greenhouse, or warehouse vertical farm, our goal is to help Indigenous communities and other partners build sustainable, self-reliant food systems that enrich both the land and the people who depend on it.

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