# Simplified Urban Farms EkoFarmer Allows for Small-Scale Urban Farms to Grow Nearly Anywhere By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-farms References: [exsilio.fi](http://exsilio.fi/welcome-to-join-the-green-revolution-by-investing-in-ekofarmer/) Having access to freshly grown fruits and vegetables is a luxury provided to few, prompting the team at Exsilio Oy to design EkoFARMER -- a module that makes [urban farms accessible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-indoor-farming) to all. A greater emphasis on sustainable living and urban development has created space for [rooftop gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green) to be grown -- an innovation with a high impact that requires complicated and elaborate supplies. EkoFarmer was designed to simplify this process and comes equipped with a 13-meter "farming module" that can be installed where there is water and electrical supply. A little bit of water and sunlight is all this project needs to host flourishing fruits and vegetables. The company believes that anyone can benefit from this product, from community gardeners to scientific farmers, and even provides [sustainable alternatives for the restaurant industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Urban Farming:** Opportunity for simplifying and expanding urban farming methods to promote sustainable living and access to fresh produce. - **Rooftop Gardens:** Disruptive potential in developing efficient and accessible rooftop garden systems for urban agriculture. - **Modular Farming Solutions:** Innovation opportunity to create modular farming modules that can be easily installed in urban environments with minimal resources. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** Opportunity for agricultural companies to develop and market simplified urban farming solutions to meet the growing demand for fresh produce in urban areas. - **Sustainability:** Potential for sustainable companies to create and implement scalable urban farming systems that contribute to eco-friendly practices and food security. - **Restaurant:** Disruptive potential for the restaurant industry to incorporate sustainable and locally produced ingredients from urban farms, enhancing their offerings and reducing food miles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md)