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Redifarms going strong and growing in Westfield

Redifarms going strong and growing in Westfield US (NJ): “Crop diversity is one of the things that sets us apart from other vertical farms” Back in July 2021, when we last checked in with Redifarms, they had just received the local approvals needed to construct their Indoor Vertical Hydroponic Farm within the 100-year-old industrial building…

New Hydroponic Farm in Westfield Growing Produce, and Business

Redi-farms, an indoor, vertical, hydroponic farm, is forging ahead. WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s a business poised for growth. Redi-farms, an indoor, vertical, hydroponic farm at 610 North Ave. East celebrated its opening Thursday evening in the rear section of a century-old building previously owned by Handler Manufacturing. “Eventually, we’ll have six businesses all within this…

Westfield Planning Board Grants Redifarms Design Changes

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Municipal Planning Board approved an application on Monday for a redesign plan at Redifarm’s Greene Building, located on North Avenue East next to Westfield Lumber. The Greene Building, known locally as the former site of Handler Manufacturing, is currently being retrofitted and remodeled to house a sustainable farming operation created by…

Westfield Board Gets Early Look at Hydroponic Farm, Restaurant And School

WESTFIELD, NJ — Plans for an indoor hydroponic farm, banquet hall and nonprofit educational space got the Westfield Planning Board’s approval Monday. Owners Greg Redington and Michele Modestino walked the planning board through their plans for the indoor vertical farm and learning center — REDI-farms — to be located at 610 North Ave. East in…

FINDING ROOM TO GROW: VERTICAL FARM PLANS TAKE SHAPE

WESTFIELD — For Greg Redington and Michele Modestino, cofounders of Redi-Farms, sustainability is much more than a buzzword. The couple, who also own RedCom Design and Construction, recently se- cured approval from the Westfield mayor and council to move forward with an innovative farming initiative that could change the way the Garden State thinks about…

WESTFIELD COUNCIL RETURNS LIVE; OKs HANDLER BUILDING REDEVELOP

By JESSE WINTER For The Leader/Times WESTFIELD — The Westfield Town Council met in-person for the first time in more than 16 months since the global pandemic swept through Westfield and moved government meetings to an all-digital posture. Mayor Shelley Brindle greeted a sizable audience filling the benches inside the municipal court building during Tuesday’s…

WESTFIELD’S ECONOMIC FUTURE IS BRIGHT — AND GREEN!

Town of Westfield (The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Mayor Brindle on July 14, 2021.) Can you imagine being able to buy locally grown organic produce all year round from a farm in Westfield? Or attending adult education classes about indoor farming right in our own backyard? How about having a local…

HYDROPONIC FARM, RESTAURANT, AND LEARNING CENTER SET FOR WESTFIELD

Vertical Farm Daily Two town residents are planting the seeds for an indoor vertical hydroponic farm anticipated to provide locally grown foods, alongside a teaching kitchen, banquet hall, and educational not-for-profit space. But before they can break ground, they’ll need some more government approvals. Michele Modestino and Greg Redington on Monday announced the new venture REDI-farms…

RECENTLY OPENED FARM TO BREATHE NEW LIFE IN HISTORICAL BUILDING

Vertical Farm Daily Westfield residents Michele Modestino and Greg Redington announced the start of their new business venture, Redi-farms, LLC, an indoor, vertical, hydroponic farm, providing a locally grown food source to the community. REDI-farms will be located at 610 North Avenue East, in the 100-year-old brick industrial building. Michele & Greg plan to restore the…

REDI-FARMS, LLC PLANS UNVEILED FOR TOWN OF WESTFIELD

TAPintoWestfield Century-old building to be restored for vertical farming facility to grow local produce; restaurant, banquet hall, and non-profit educational center to be added with focus on sustainability Westfield residents Michele Modestino and Greg Redington announced the start of their new business venture, Redi-farms, LLC, an indoor, vertical, hydroponic farm, providing a locally grown food…