Are Vertical Farms Truly the Answer to Food Safety Concerns?
The biological controls brought with controlled growing environments are being looked at as a potential solution to food safety problems.
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3 Ways to Integrate Agriculture into Architectural Projects
As concerns about food security, sustainability, and urbanization continue to grow, more and more architects are exploring ways to integrate agriculture into their projects. Whether it's a community garden on a residential development, a rooftop farm on a commercial building, or a green wall in a pu
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How can universities utilize Agritecture Designer’s Online Classes to incorporate CEA into their programs?
Universities looking to incorporate vertical farming into their programs can benefit from Agritecture Designer. By offering access to our courses and modeling tool, universities can provide students with an immersive and hands-on learning experience that will prepare them for a career in this emergi
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Food forests are bringing shade and sustenance to US cities, one parcel of land at a time
More than half of all people on Earth live in cities, and that share could reach 70% by 2050. But except for public parks, there aren’t many models for nature conservation that focus on caring for nature in urban areas. One new idea that’s gaining attention is the concept of food forests – essential
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Compare Different Types of Container Farms with Agritecture Designer's New Templates
With Agritecture Designer, our data-backed farm-planning platform, you can plan the farm of your dreams and get started on your controlled environment agriculture (CEA) journey. Our software features templates from equipment providers who are a part of the Agritecture Partner Network.
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Hop to it! AI is Strengthening Climate-Resilient Beer Production
We teamed up with Microsoft and Asahi to help the Czech legacy of producing hops and beer flourish.
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Onward and Upward: Montel Transforms the VF Sector with Mobile Vertical Racking
The vertical farming sector is relatively new, with just over ten years of innovation. The sector itself has created many operators, suppliers, and tech companies, yet there have also been companies entering from outside the sector with transferable technology. Montel is an exciting success story th
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From Faltering to Flourishing: Local Food Supply Chains are Making a Comeback
How does a family shop for food in the age of climate and pandemic crises? How does a city ensure that its most vulnerable have consistent access to nutritious, affordable food?
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The Food Revolution is Being Led by Women
The following list details some of the many women leading the charge in the agricultural industry. As there are numerous women in agriculture around the world specializing in technology, operations, business development, and more, this list is not exhaustive but rather meant to illustrate the variet
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Bringing the Freshest Salad Greens to Saudi Arabia with Bather Smart Farm
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Khalid Shokair and his family have established Bather Smart Farm, a 2500-square-meter facility that grows microgreens, edible flowers, salad greens, and herbs. They are pioneering vertical farming in the region and operate the first smart farm of its kind in S
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An Opportune Moment Amidst the Climate Crisis: Why Conventional Farmers Should Get Involved in CEA
As farmers worldwide grow increasingly concerned by climate change, it is critical to adopt new practices that ensure the sustainability of their crops and land. One way farmers can increase their resilience is controlled environment agriculture (CEA), which can help to optimize their operations and
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Sustainability in a Shell: How Snail Farms are Providing a Low-Impact Protein Alternative
Meet Mattia Marinello, a first-generation snail farmer, farming snails outdoors in large, outdoor pens in Northern Italy.
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Exemplary Approaches to Hybridizing Agriculture
The Hybridization of Agriculture illustrates the notion that there is greater potential output when we consider all the possible methods of agriculture and match them to find synergies. However, finding this balance requires thought and time. Here are some examples.
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10 Key Takeaways from the AeroFarms Abu Dhabi R&D Farm Opening & AgTech Innovation Summit
In February, I visited the new AeroFarms R&D facility, intended to bring the latest in vertical farming and indoor farming research and development to the UAE. It was great to see one of the earliest VF companies celebrating their growth with familiar faces from around the world, and this i
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Could a Container Farm be the Right Choice for Your CEA Facility?
Agritecture Designer recently introduced a new modeling feature: the ability to design container farms. This method of farming has many advantages for the right farmer and is a great way for smaller operations to get off the ground because of the (typically) lower CapEx involved in opening the farm.
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Why Vertical Farms are Producing More Nutritious Crops
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. We often hear about vertical farms using water sustainably, 95% less than traditional open fi
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City of Dallas approves Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan
Agritecture led the development of the City of Dallas’ first-ever Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan. The Dallas City Council adopted this strategic policy document on March 8th, 2023. It will guide the priorities of the City’s expanding Urban Agriculture department within the Office of Environmen
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Urban Farms are Planting Roots: Empowering Refugees and Nourishing Communities
The global refugee crisis has doubled in scope over the past decade, resulting from varying situations such as violent conflicts, economic crises, and climate catastrophes. Privileged nations have a responsibility to aid in these urgent crises, yet the impacts of a welcoming response surpasses the f
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The Future of Food in Space: Insights from Space Entrepreneur Davi Souza
As the possibilities of space exploration continue to be researched, one concept that has gained increasing attention and development is farming in space. Space agriculture is an essential aspect of sustainable interplanetary exploration, as astronauts need a source of fresh food during long-term mi
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What's 'Dirtier'? Diesel-Fueled or High Tech Farming Systems?
Are the solutions pushed by the CEA industry really that impactful regarding holistic sustainability? Are we conveniently ignoring the carbon footprint story when we boast about 95% water savings and longer product shelf-life?
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AmplifiedAg Leaves Their Mark on the Sector: Scaling Container Farms with SaaS
Agritecture’s Founder and CEO, Henry Gordon-Smith, (HGS), spoke with Don Taylor, (DT), CEO of AmplifiedAg, about his experience in the CEA sector and how his company scales container farms to operate commercial enterprises.
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Why Engineering Determines the Success of an Indoor Farming Installation
The global indoor farming market has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade. Today, many CEA facilities operate successfully around the globe. However, some indoor farming installations worldwide are not as efficient as possible.
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How to Select the Right Facility Design Firm for Your Vertical Farm
The journey to becoming a profitable indoor farm begins long before opening the doors to your operation. The pre-planning stage is critical, as it includes one major decision after another, including what crops will be attractive to your target market, what your business model is, your project’s bud
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How to break into and become a leader in the CEA industry
Breaking into the CEA industry can be challenging, requiring a unique combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and passion for sustainable agriculture. However, with the right skills, resources, and mindset, it is possible to successfully transition into this exciting field.
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Agritecture's Partner Network Expands to 20 Members; Seeks to Set a New Standard for Data Transparency
For those of you who are actively planning a new farm, there are many hurdles you may be facing or will face soon. We established the Agritecture Partner Network (APN) to solve these challenges.
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Which States Offer Solar Incentives for Farmers?
The upfront cost of installing a solar energy system can still be a barrier for many farmers. That's where solar incentives come into play.
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Encouraging Data Transparency with Agritecture’s Client Success Manager
Meet Agritecture’s newest team member, Luc Lalire! As our Client Success Manager, Luc will assist Agritecture Designer users and expand our Partner Network.
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Supporting an International Network with Agritecture's Business Development Consultant
Meet Agritecture’s newest team member, David Light! As our Business Development Consultant, David will explore new opportunities within the industry and expand Agritecture’s core business
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