Vertical farming is not entirely a new idea per se. Only a combination of things already in use today, such as skyscraper buildings and hydroponic growing methods. Add other modern technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and a way of collecting rainwater for use. It could be possible to have a self sufficient farm that produces year around in rather unusual places.
Because Vertical farming focuses on building up rather than horizontally (as practiced today), the yield of produce per acre would be significantly higher. Now if the building uses grow lights, and humidifiers for a simple example. A tropical plant could be planted in the same building as a desert plant on another floor. In other words, it would be possible to control specific environments to get the best yields of a specific plant.
If Vertical Farming where to be implemented, it would greatly advance horticulture, and prepare ourselves for the future. We must remember that humans invented farming, and simple technologies like the plow have changed the world into what we have today. So maybe it's time to make some improvements to the old ways of farming, and if done correctly, help create a world of more abundance.
Because Vertical farming focuses on building up rather than horizontally (as practiced today), the yield of produce per acre would be significantly higher. Now if the building uses grow lights, and humidifiers for a simple example. A tropical plant could be planted in the same building as a desert plant on another floor. In other words, it would be possible to control specific environments to get the best yields of a specific plant.
If Vertical Farming where to be implemented, it would greatly advance horticulture, and prepare ourselves for the future. We must remember that humans invented farming, and simple technologies like the plow have changed the world into what we have today. So maybe it's time to make some improvements to the old ways of farming, and if done correctly, help create a world of more abundance.
Short Introduction to Vertical Farming
Types of Plants that can be grown
The Vertical Farm Project
Panacea-BOCAF - Educational Organization
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