The present invention is generally related to a system for growing plants in a controlled environment, and more particularly related to a system for growing plants in a mobile and controlled environment wherein the system may be built from re-purposed or recycled materials such as one or more shipping containers or box trailers. The herein disclosed system for growing plants in a mobile and controlled environment may be utilized in locations which are not normally suitable for growing and harvesting crops, thus benefiting the local populations of historically unproductive areas.