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Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms

Modern Farmer

But instead of reams of paper pressed and cut, this warehouse is home to Area 2 Farms , which now pumps out greens, herbs and root vegetables. Potter, along with Tyler Baras, helped co-found the farm in Arlington, VA, where office vacancy rates reached 23.7 But there are other options for these empty offices — such as farms.

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5 Mistakes Vertical Farms Make

Agritecture Blog

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.

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How to Select the Right Facility Design Firm for Your Vertical Farm

Agritecture Blog

Surna Cultivation Technologies is an industry-leading CEA facility design expert that has been supporting growers in setting up successful farming operations for over 16 years. Although you may also consider engaging with an experienced architectural and/or engineering design firm to help evaluate specific real estate you may be considering.)

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Supporting an International Network with Agritecture's Business Development Consultant

Agritecture Blog

More recently, David worked as an innovative real estate developer combining his experience in architecture, real estate finance and general contracting.

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Hydroponics Help Urban Schools Grow Food Year-Round

Agritecture Blog

Editor’s Note: Increasingly around the USA, middle and high schools are creating opportunities for their students to learn about hydroponic farming. These farms offer food security to students but also offer insights into business. Delivering the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s hydroponic Freight Farm.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

Armed with little more than ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive, microgreen growers are transforming the unused corners of their dwellings into profitable farming operations. 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.