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Can vertical farming survive the downturn?

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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.

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Are Vertical Farms Truly the Answer to Food Safety Concerns?

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With over 20 years of experience working in all facets of agriculture, Agritecture’s Lead Agronomist, David Ceaser , adds that “many people think that vertical farms are inherently safer than conventional farms regarding food safety - but this is not automatically the case. Here, technology plays a key role.

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Growing Upwards: Unveiling the Best Vertical Farms in Australia and New Zealand

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Urban Greens is a vertical farming facility located in Sydney, Australia. With this urban surge, the importance of locally sourced produce becomes paramount, prompting a shift towards innovative and efficient solutions such as vertical farming. So, what are the foremost farms currently growing in this region?

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These Vertical Farms in Puerto Rico Offer 5 Lessons for Surviving Extreme Weather

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Editor’s Note: This article contains information derived from interviews Agritecture conducted with Fusion Farms and Grupo Vesan, two Puerto Rican indoor farms that have experienced hurricanes. Fusion Farms, located in Mayagüez on Puerto Rico’s west coast, is operated by husband and wife team, Kendell Lang and Lisa Jander.

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Investing in Controlled Environment Agriculture with Confidence

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Written by: Djavid Amidi-Abraham September 13, 2023 Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a rapidly growing segment of the farming industry. Many investments come from venture capitalists who want to treat vertical farming like a tech investment. How many farms has the company built?

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To Certify or to Not Certify? Navigating Food Certifications

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Many new CEA operators ask themselves this question while planning their new farm and trying to connect with their customer base and/or differentiate themselves from competitors. It offers valuable insights into complex supply chains and fosters transparency, making it a scalable and impactful system.

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How can universities utilize Agritecture Designer’s Online Classes to incorporate CEA into their programs?

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Agritecture Designer ’s urban and vertical farming courses can be a great help to universities looking to incorporate CEA into their curricula without the expense of added staff. Contact david@agritecture.com for more information on how you can get a hold of our farm-planning software for your students.