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Who Are We? Agoraponic Farms started off as an idea to provide people in urban areas with healthy, reliable produce using hydroponic farming system, which require no soil. With the issue of food insecurity affecting urban areas such as New Brunswick, 40% of children live in poverty, and our purpose is to provide healthy alternatives at little to no cost. Additionally, a third of Rutgers students are affected by food shortages, causing them to turn towards the Rutgers pantry for support. Through research and dedication from our talented team, we were able to successfully build a hydroponics system, providing fresh produce, such as lettuce, herbs, and fruits directly to the Rutgers pantry. Our Greatest Achievements: - On April 19, 2023, Rutgers Enactus, presenting Project Agoraponic Farms, entered the Enactus National Exposition Early-Stage Competition, held at the Naveen Jindal School of Management in Dallas, Texas. - Secured a $10,000 from RUSA, allowing us to focus on food safety protocols, along with the construction of the first hydroponics model in Heylar House on the Rutgers Cook/Douglass Campus.