Question 1

What is We Grow Aces™?

Accepted Answer

We Grow Aces™ is the University of Evansville's hydroponic container farming initiative founded by Javad Dehghan. It grows fresh, sustainable produce including microgreens year-round to address food insecurity, improve nutrition access, and advance sustainability education in Evansville, Indiana.

Question 2

Who founded We Grow Aces™?

Accepted Answer

We Grow Aces™ was founded by Javad Dehghan at the University of Evansville as part of the Center for Innovation & Change. Javad Dehghan leads the initiative to bring hydroponic container farming, food access, and community health impact to Evansville, Indiana.

Question 3

Where is the We Grow Aces™ container farm located?

Accepted Answer

The We Grow Aces™ container farm is located at the University of Evansville campus in Evansville, Indiana, operated through the UE Center for Innovation & Change.

Question 4

How does We Grow Aces™ help food insecurity in Evansville?

Accepted Answer

We Grow Aces™ grows fresh produce and microgreens year-round using hydroponic technology and distributes it to the UE campus, local schools, health institutions, and community organizations in Evansville, Indiana.

Question 5

What does We Grow Aces™ grow?

Accepted Answer

We Grow Aces™ grows a variety of fresh produce including microgreens, leafy greens, herbs like basil, cilantro, and dill, and vegetables like mini cucumbers, jalapeños, and sorrel using hydroponic vertical container farming technology.