Hydroponics Open House

Growing Population Sparks Innovation: Hydroponics and the Future of Food Security By 2050, the global population will exceed 9.7 billion, driving an urgent need for sustainable agriculture. At UNL's East Campus, students in the Hydroponics for Growing Populations course are pioneering innovative, soilless farming techniques. Hydroponics can: Save up to 90% more water Grow crops in urban spaces See how students are revolutionizing food security and sustainability, one hydroponic system at a time. From urban farming to global innovation, they're showing that the future of farming is here today.