Recently, WFRV Local 5, visited Fox Valley Tech College to see their hydroponic lab. Several crops are grown at the lab, whereas seed germination is done there as well. All produce harvested is consumed by the school itself. Besides leafy greens, microgreens are cultivated as well.
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