A network of vertical farms is transforming access to fresh food in urban areas that have long been classified as food deserts. These high-tech indoor facilities can grow leafy greens and vegetables year-round, regardless of weather or season.
"We're putting fresh, nutritious food within walking distance of communities that haven't had access in decades," said the company's founder.
“These high-tech indoor facilities can grow leafy greens and vegetables year-round, regardless of weather or season.”
The farms use LED lighting and hydroponic systems that consume 95% less water than traditional agriculture while producing yields up to 400 times higher per square foot.
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