Crop Production Vertical Farming 
Modern Farmer
MARCH 31, 2025
The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but theyre also getting creative in how and where they grow produce. Vertical farms take advantage of old buildings and state-of-the-art greenhouses to produce food in a small amount of space.
Agritecture Blog
JULY 27, 2023
Over the past decade, vertical farming has been touted as just such a disruptor in agriculture. More crops, longer shelf life, no pesticides, fewer bacteria, less land, 99% less water, climate independent. and Europe are currently sweltering in heat , staple crops suffer , and the number of mouths to feed globally rises.
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Modern Farmer
JULY 4, 2023
Silo is a multi-level conveyor belt system that moves vertically throughout the day to replicate a plant’s natural circadian rhythm. Since the system moves automatically, Silo’s conveyor belt cuts down on some of the backbreaking work that accompanies traditional vertical farming methods, such as climbing up and down ladders.
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 9, 2023
Vertical farming has taken cities by storm, enabling urbanites to grow produce within their own homes and entrepreneurs to meet the growing demand for fresher and higher quantities of locally-grown produce. But, how is this soilless farming technique impacting human health? #1: The key here is the freshness of the crops.
Agritecture Blog
JANUARY 11, 2023
Originally published: July 15, 2021 Updated on: January 11, 2023 by Niko Simos and Sarah Jordan In recent months, the vertical farming industry has been going through a correction period. We have seen high-profile farm closures and significant layoffs , leading many to wonder if there is truly a future for vertical farming.
Agritecture Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Editor’s Note: With the threat of a recession looming, vertical farmers are analyzing their business practices to stay afloat in a turbulent economy. This article discusses Infarm’s response to the recession and offers hope for the survival of vertical farming businesses around the globe.
Modern Farmer
JANUARY 15, 2024
It’s a great gateway crop,” says Don DiLillo, owner of Finest Foods in Huntington, New York, for ushering in a new breed of novice farmers. After finishing college seven years ago, the “video gam- playing, beer-drinking kid” dusted off a section of his parents’ Long Island cellar to launch his micro farm.
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