EventCanadian Space Agency awarded a $745,000 contract on July 24 to Inuit‑owned Arctic Fresh and The Growcer Inc. to design an indoor, year‑round farm for Nunavut communities. Consultations will occur over the next year in Iglulik, Coral Harbour, Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord; construction is pending a second phase award. Following a 2017–2020 Kugluktuk prototype that was too large and diesel‑heavy, the project seeks to right‑size farms for each community while exploring renewable power such as hydroelectric projects.
A $745,000 Canadian Space Agency contract will design an indoor year‑round farm in Nunavut communities, aiming to tailor crop choices to local needs and reduce energy costs through right‑sized systems, potentially easing food security challenges for Inuit residents.
$745,000 Canadian Space Agency contract gives Inuit‑owned Arctic Fresh and The Growcer Inc. the task of designing an indoor farm for Nunavut communities; design consultations will occur in Iglulik, Coral Harbour, Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, with construction to follow if approved.
