Upward Farms

Upward Farms was an indoor aquaponic vertical farming company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2013.

The company specialized in growing organic leafy greens and microgreens, as well as hybrid striped bass, using a controlled-environment system that integrated aquaculture and plant production. The main products included USDA-certified organic microgreens and leafy greens, such as kale, broccoli, mustard, radish, and kohlrabi, along with sustainably raised freshwater fish. Upward Farms emphasized local sourcing, food safety, and ecological standards, offering ready-to-eat produce that was pesticide-free and raised without antibiotics or hormones. The company served customers including Whole Foods Market, local grocery stores, restaurants, and direct consumers in the Northeast and East Coast markets.