# Rooftop Farming Kits This Urban Farmers Modular System Helps Anyone Create Their Own Operation By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-farming References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3032046/build-your-own-full-scale-rooftop-farming-operation-with-this-easy-kit) & [urbanfarmers](http://urbanfarmers.com/productsservices/farm/) If you've ever wanted to create a garden on your roof, this [rooftop farming kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards) lets you transform essentially any bit of spare roof space into a full-on operation. Available from [Urban Farmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-eat-2), the UF Farm is a commercial scale system complete with greenhouses and custom shipping containers. The modular kit could be used by anyone with an interest in growing food, whether it be a restaurant, grocery store or educational institution. The rooftop farming operation can be installed on just about any kind of roof, making it very versatile and offers the added benefit of the farmers not having to start from scratch. The [aquaponics system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden) can support both fish and plants, where the fish fertilize the plants and the plants filter the fishes' water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rooftop Farming:** The trend of using rooftop spaces for agricultural operations, providing fresh food in urban areas. - **Modular Farming Kits:** The trend of modular kits that enable individuals and businesses to easily set up their own farming operations. - **Aquaponics Systems:** The trend of using aquaponics systems to create a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants, maximizing efficiency and sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to utilize their rooftop spaces for rooftop farming, providing fresh ingredients for their menus. - **Retail:** Opportunity for grocery stores to incorporate rooftop farming systems, offering customers locally grown produce. - **Education:** Opportunity for schools and institutions to implement rooftop farming kits as a hands-on learning experience for students, teaching them about sustainable agriculture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Gardening Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verda-garden.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Soil-Free Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-system.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md)