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UrbanPonics is a nonprofit organization advocating for a localized and sustainable approach to food production with the goal of ending food deserts.
Our work entails educating communities and individuals on the benefits of hydroponic & aquaponic agriculture, preserving natural resources, and creating career opportunities for the next generation of farmers.
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UrbanPonics is a nonprofit organization advocating for a localized and sustainable approach to food production with the goal of ending food deserts.

Our work entails educating communities and individuals on the benefits of hydroponic & aquaponic agriculture, preserving natural resources, and creating career opportunities for the next generation of farmers.

Support The Cause
how it works

DID YOU KNOW?

0%

of all produce in america is wasted before purchase.

0%

of american households experience food insecurity.

0%

of produce is thrown away after consumer purchase.

UrbanPonics seeks to solve these issues through community-based hydroponic agriculture.

Leading the way with education.

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About Us

Who We Are

UrbanPonics is a non-profit dedicated to year-round, season-free agriculture, equal access to nutrient-rich food, and the sustainability of our natural resources.

We educate individuals, communities, and traditional farmers on hydroponics and aquaponics benefits, and we support job opportunities in vertical growing. Our goal is to transform the way we acquire food, while contributing to economic development.

Where does your food come from?

At UrbanPonics, we empower neighborhoods to grow their own nutrient-rich produce year-round, reducing waste and food insecurity, fostering food awareness, and creating sustainable, local food systems.

Together into the future

Together we can build better food security for every community, and bring work to neighborhoods by growing our own food. The time is now to change how we support ourselves!
November 2020

The Vision Takes Root

Inspired by a desire for a healthier, fairer food system, Webb Stone and Barbara "The Work Goddess" sparked the idea of UrbanPonics to tackle food deserts, food waste, and the need for sustainable, local food production.
December 2021

Founding of UrbanPonics

UrbanPonics was officially founded by a team of passionate professionals dedicated to promoting food security, healthy eating, and sustainable agriculture through hydroponics and aquaponics education.
August 2022

First Public Exhibit

UrbanPonics showcased hydroponics and aquaponics systems at the Middletown Grange Fair, inspiring over 60,000 attendees, including educators and families, to explore sustainable, year-round farming.
September 2022

Launch of Hands-On Learning Program

In partnership with Bucks County Technical School, UrbanPonics launched a hands-on hydroponics and aquaponics program, igniting student interest in year-round, indoor farming careers and sustainable agriculture.
Currently Ongoing

Community Outreach

UrbanPonics is expanding its reach by developing workshops, tours, and educational curricula, empowering communities to embrace year-round, season -free indoor farming and contribute to local food security and sustainability.
Annual Campaign to Fund Our Mission Infrastructure

Cultivating Change & Harvesting Hope

Support Our Vision to Create an UPstairs Farm for Urban Agriculture and Education.
See our progress through the images below.

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Our volunteer team
Our volunteer team
Carly, Ellie, & Susan
Carly, Ellie, & Susan
Removing old framing
Removing old framing
Barbara tending the seedlings
Barbara tending the seedlings
Webb getting those lights on straight
Webb getting those lights on straight
Baby lettuce seedlings
Baby lettuce seedlings
Basil is in its new home!
Basil is in its new home!
LED lights to brighten
LED lights to brighten
Transferring Fish
Transferring Fish
Fish are watching
Fish are watching
Office business
Office business
Moving basil into NFT unit
Moving basil into NFT unit
Marking potential layout
Marking potential layout
Basil is in
Basil is in
Bobby, Webb, & Carly
Bobby, Webb, & Carly
Baby basil seedlings
Baby basil seedlings
Potential layout
Potential layout
Webb & Merril aka Tank & Tray
Webb & Merril aka Tank & Tray
Matt & Webb loading the dump trailer
Matt & Webb loading the dump trailer
It used to be full of cubicles
It used to be full of cubicles
Our littlest helper
Our littlest helper
The AquaPonics Life Cycle

Our Process

Aquaponics Simplified

Aquaponics is a closed-loop system where fish and plants work together to create a sustainable growing environment. Fish waste is converted by bacteria into plant food, and plants naturally filter the water to return it clean to the fish. This process uses up to 90% less water than traditional farming, making it ideal for urban settings.

Our Equipment

  • Fish Tanks house the fish that drive the nutrient cycle.
  • Water Pumps & Filters are essential for circulating water and keeping it oxygenated for the fish and plants..
  • LED Grow Lights help plants thrive even in areas with limited sunlight.
  • Grow Beds are platforms for plants to absorb nutrients from the water..
  • Bio-filters convert fish waste into a usable nutrient form for plants.
Fish Tank
Fish produce
ammonia-rich waste,
which is released into the water, creating the essential nutrients needed for the next stages of the cycle
Bacteria Breakdown
Nitrifying bacteria
naturally colonize the water and bio-filters, converting toxic ammonia from the fish waste into nitrates, a form of nitrogen that plants can easily absorb for growth.
Plant Bed
The plants absorb the nitrates
from the water as nutrients for their growth, cleaning and filtering the water as they extract the necessary compounds.
Filtered Water
Clean water cycles back
into to the fish tank after the plants have absorbed the nitrates, providing a clean, oxygen-rich environment for the fish, thus completing the cycle sustainably.
Our Programs offer

Education, Awareness, and Hands-On Service Learning

UrbanPonics envisions equitable access to fresh, organic food year-round, elimination of food deserts and the creation of indoor agriculture careers for the next generation of farmers. Our focus on sustainable agriculture is rooted in our values: education, advocacy and hands-on service learning.

Community to Class

Community to Class

Empowering Communities and Schools with Sustainable Farming Knowledge.
Farm to School to Farm

Farm to School to Farm

Cultivating Future Innovators Through Hands-On Learning.
Education to Entrepreneur

Education to Entrepreneur

Fostering the Next Generation of Urban Agricultural Entrepreneurs.

Our Partners

We have partnered with various educational institutions to develop innovative hydroponic and aquaponic programs, inspiring students and communities to embrace sustainable farming practices and to build a brighter, healthier future.

Join Us at Our Events!

Meet us at the Middletown Grange Fair, annually, from May through October.
Visit our Winter Home in Warminster, PA, for upcoming events, workshops & school field trips!
Aaron Graves Quartet Winter Concert

Upcoming Event

UPstairs Farm

Winter Jazz Concert at the UPstairs Farm

A Winter Jazz Concert at UrbanPonics’ UPstairs Farm! Come enjoy music, friends and a unique experience with hydroponics.
January 18, 2026

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Past Event

Middletown Grange Fair

We’re at the Middletown Grange Fair

Year #4 Exhibiting Aquaponics & Hydroponics
August 13, 2025
– August 17, 2025

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UP Science Night at Shady Grove Elementary

Past Event

Science Night at Shady Grove Elementary School

Shady Grove Science Fair

UrbanPonics will be at Shady Grove’s Science Night for a fun-filled evening of hands-on learning, excitement, and STEM discovery!
March 27, 2025
– March 27, 2025

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Upcoming Event

UPstairs Farm

Open House at the UPstairs Farm

Join us at UrbanPonics’ UPstairs Farm in Warminster, PA, for an open house showcasing our innovative hydroponic and aquaponic growing systems on November 15th!
November 15, 2025

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Carly's checking the hydroponic nutrients, Webb is getting the tilipia settled and Barbara's setting baby lettuce in place.

Past Event

UPstairs Farm

Meet & Greet at the UPstairs Farm

Carly’s checking the hydroponic nutrients, Webb is getting the tilipia settled and Barbara’s setting baby lettuce in place. Join us for a meet & greet at the new UPstairs Farm!
March 2, 2025

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Past Event

Chimney Hill

Spring Social Mixer at Chimney Hill

Mingle with fellow supporters of UrbanPonics at our Spring Social Mixer, featuring an evening of networking, sustainability, and a tour of the Chimney Hill greenhouse!
May 6, 2024
– May 6, 2024

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Past Event

UrbanPonics Aquaponics Tanks

Welcoming the Baby Fish

Meet our newest team members—baby tilapia! These little swimmers are essential to our aquaponic system, helping to nourish our crops as they grow.
March 31, 2023
– August 14, 2024

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Past Event

The Middletown Grange

The UrbanPonics Raffle

Buy a Chance to Win!
August 14, 2024
– August 18, 2024

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Past Event

The Middletown Grange

Visit at the Middletown Grange

Join us at the Middletown Grange Fair for hands-on hydroponic and aquaponic demos, a chance to meet our baby tilapia, and an exciting raffle for a 28-plant Exo Tower hydroponic kit!
August 14, 2024
– August 18, 2024

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