Why we’re proud to be Lufavores
There are few things in modern life that feel both grounded and futuristic … but that’s exactly how I’d describe being a Lufavore. Somewhere between the grrocery list shuffle chaos and dinner on the fly, we discovered Lufa Farms … and suddenly, sustainability felt manageable. Even beautiful.
Based in Montreal, Lufa is the first company in the world to build a commercial rooftop greenhouse, which they did back in 2011 (long before most of us knew what hydroponics even meant). They now grow over 75 varieties of vegetables year-round in sprawling rooftop greenhouses (one of which is the largest on Earth) using closed-loop irrigation, biocontrols instead of pesticides, and zero new land. Just sky and soil and sunlight.
One of the quiet geniuses of Lufa Farms is how many of their greens arrive with the roots still attached. It’s more than a novelty, it gives you flexibility. You can cut what you need, when you need it, and the rest stays fresh longer. We’ve even planted a few in pots, including one in a repurposed piano bench on the deck. It turns the process into something more connected , you’re nourishing something until it nourishes you.
More Than a Box
Our Lufa basket shows up weekly, sometimes bi-weekly, packed with pesticide-free produce, bread from local bakers, and eggs from farmers we could drive out to meet if we wanted to. It’s traceable, transparent, and terribly convenient . Delivered in electric vans, no unnecessary packaging, and harvested just 24 hours earlier.
It’s a rhythm that feels closer to the land without leaving the city.
And for every Lufavore, there are options .You can customize your basket from an online Marketplace of local makers, swap out items your kids won’t touch (looking at you, eggplant), and support sustainability without compromising your busy schedule.
A Model Worth Rooting For
But maybe what I love most is what Lufa stands for: local food, grown where people live, with fewer resources and less waste. Their farms reuse rooftops instead of clearing land, repurpose rainwater, and donate through their Direct Giving program to families facing food insecurity. It's a quietly radical act of urban resilience, and one I’m proud to support.
In a world that often feels too fast, too synthetic, and too far removed from the soil… this feels right.
🌻 Final Thoughts
We’re not being paid to say this …. we just genuinely love Lufa Farms. In a world where greenwashing is everywhere and good intentions often get lost in the noise, Lufa is the real deal. Thoughtful, local, and quietly revolutionary. If you’re looking for a way to eat fresher, waste less, and feel more connected to your food, becoming a Lufavore is one of the easiest, most joyful steps you can take.
