Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about growing, sharing, and verifying food with ATE Food Farms.
Supported crops include lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, kale, basil, and peppers — all grown using soilless methods.
No. ATE Food Farms includes 15 training modules covering hydroponics basics, crop care, pest management, business skills, and more. You complete training before your farmer application unlocks.
Neighbors scan a QR code when they receive food, confirm the delivery, and rate the farmer. This keeps distributions honest and feeds transparent impact reporting.
It is a weighted average of yield consistency, training completion, equipment care, and distribution participation.
Payments are processed within 48–72 business hours after a successful distribution is confirmed.
In the app, tap “New Batch”, select your crop type, and fill in the planting details — you will receive a batch QR code to track it.
Churches, food pantries, and other approved partners can coordinate distributions, verify goods received, and rate farmers.
Yes — the ATE Food Farms app is free to download. Approved farmers are provided with the equipment and training they need to get started.
Start by submitting the partnership inquiry form. Our team will schedule a conversation to understand your goals and identify the best way to work together.
We offer corporate partnerships, sponsorships, co-created programs, distribution partnerships, equipment support, and other flexible arrangements.
We track agreed outcomes such as farmers supported, food distributed, communities reached, and program activity, then share transparent progress reports.
Yes. Partnerships can be designed around a selected community, training cohort, distribution initiative, equipment need, or other agreed program.
It can be. We can include meaningful employee engagement such as volunteer days, community events, skills-based support, and program participation.
Resources are directed to the activities agreed in your partnership plan, including training, equipment, food distribution, outreach, and measurable program delivery.