Greenhouse

Year-round hydroponic farm that cultivates fresh produce, job skills, and community inclusion.

A PLACE WHERE

PEOPLE

and plants GROW

A young man standing inside a greenhouse, holding a long tray of green lettuce above his head. There are rows of lettuce growing in white hydroponic systems on either side. The greenhouse has a metal framework, fans and a wet concrete floor.

The greenhouse is both a production space and a learning environment where people work side by side, sharing knowledge, building confidence, developing job skills, and growing together.

locally grown. harvested fresh.

Grown year round in Maryville, Missouri, our produce travels from our greenhouse to stores, restaurants and customers throughout the region. Every purchase supports our mission of creating opportunities for people with disabilities.

from our farm to your table

Our hydroponic greenhouse combines technology and sustainable agriculture to grow fresh produce year-round. Instead of soil, plants receive water and nutrients through a carefully managed, recirculating system. Our controlled greenhouse environment allows us to use less water and space, reduce exposure to pests and weather, and grow fresh, local produce efficiently. Our greenhouse is GAP Certified, meaning we follow recognized Good Agricultural Practices for food safety throughout our growing and harvesting process.

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act logo in blue font.
Logo for GAP- Good Agricultural Practices, featuring a checkmark over an open book with the acronym G A P in the center, a sunburst design behind the text, and the organization's name encircling the top.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) logo with blue text and green lines above a green field.

WHAT WE GROW

BUTTERHEAD

Close-up of fresh green butterhead lettuce.
Close-up of fresh green butterhead lettuce.

Soft, tender leaves with a mild, buttery flavor. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and lettuce cups.

romaine

Close-up of green romaine lettuce plants with large, textured leaves.
Close-up of green romaine lettuce plants with large, textured leaves.

Crisp, crunchy, and refreshing with a slightly sweet flavor. A favorite for salads, sandwiches, and fresh wraps.

basil

Close-up of fresh green basil leaves.
Close-up of fresh green basil leaves.

Aromatic, sweet basil with large, vibrant leaves. Ideal for pesto, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, mocktails and homemade sauces.

microgreens

Close-up view of two trays of microgreens, one with green leaves and the other with purple-red leaves, placed on a metal rack outside.
Close-up view of two trays of microgreens, one with green leaves and the other with purple-red leaves, placed on a metal rack outside.

Young, nutrient-dense greens with exceptional flavor. Great for salads, sandwiches, smoothies, soups, and as a colorful garnish.

  • interested in carrying our produce?

    We work with grocery stores, restaurants, distributors, schools and other businesses. Contact us to learn more about availability, products and ordering.

  • where to buy our produce?

    Check your grocery store to find our lettuce! It’s been spotted at Hy-Vee in Maryville and throughout the KC metro at Price Chopper and Cosentino’s.

come see what we grow

Do you want to see hydroponic growing in action? We welcome schools, community organizations, businesses and other groups for scheduled greenhouse tours.

Group of students standing on grass field in front of a sign that says Lettuce Dream, with a yellow school bus and farm silos in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
People working on a hydroponic farm inside a greenhouse, transplanting rows of leafy green plants in a controlled greenhouse with metal framework.
A young man adjusting a yellow hand-operated pallet lift with large pallets of boxes wrapped in plastic in an operations room.
A young man in a greenhouse wearing a green ballcap and glasses, transplanting seedlings in a hydroponic farming setup.

from our greenhouse 

to your

community

A black display board with multiple green lettuce heads attached, outlining the words K C (for Kansas City) outdoors at a stadium.
Collection of various business logos, including restaurants, hotels, casinos, and food markets, such as Liberty Fruit Co., Hy-Vee, Simply Siam, Big A Bistro, Hangar, Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Lake Tavern, Mosaic Life Care, Big Cedar Lodge, Marquartaville Hotel, Landshark Bar & Grill, Westport Cafe, Eldridge Hotel, McLain's Market, Rogers City Casino & Hotel, Scavuzzo's Food Service, and Checkers.

I’m addicted to your butterhead lettuce. I can’t find it at the grocery store and I’m having withdrawals!

— Reid, a Maryville resident