F&B FLORIDA 2019

Lisa Merkle
Farmer & Co-Founder
Box Greens


Proud co-founder of Box Greens est. 2018. Bringing “Hydroponic Box Farms” into urban areas of South Florida, providing fresh "farm to table" greens to discerning diners and on the job training for residents in underserved communities throughout South Florida in the booming field - AgTech. A Box Farm is a repurposed shipping container outfitted with technology to grow high quality produce with a remarkable output (400 heads of lettuce a week per container!) Tech Farming is trending all over the US with a focus in NY and CA and Box Greens will position Miami as a city leading the charge. In addition to on the job training, we’ll provide access to fresh leafy greens (lettuces, Kale, Collards) for all residents as well as community events focused on healthy lifestyle. The genesis of Box Greens marks a homecoming for Lisa. She returns to Miami after 17 years in New York City where she launched an event production and lifestyle design studio. After becoming certified as a yoga teacher and a Holistic Health Coach she carved out a reputation as an expert in lifestyle design to serve clients associating with health and wellness trends. In addition to full-scale event production, Lisa regularly provided services that included curriculum development, program curation, press events, product launches and panel discussions. Prior to launching her own business, she spent a decade as Studio Manager at the production studio of photographer Bruce Weber.

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