By JAMES REBANKSMARCH 1, 2017 MATTERDALE, England — I am a traditional small farmer in the North of England. I farm sheep in a mountainous landscape, the Lake District…
Without using any pesticides or chemicals, Bowery—a new vertical farming startup outside of New York City—delivers fresh leafy greens within one day of harvesting, with some help from agricultural…
The Vertical Farm: A Chat with Dickson D. Despommier, Ph.D. by Sheila Shayon February 10, 2017 By the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earth’s population will live in…
Blog Post From Field to Frock: The Promise of Slow Fashion Jul. 14, 2016 Food, clothing, and shelter. These ancient yet basic human needs are now delivered via huge,…
As someone who has been fortunate to receive a few grants to fund multiple projects, it is exciting to see that the USDA continues to support food innovation! Check…
While most of the commercial greenhouse growers are still not convinced about the potential of vertical and urban farming, Canadian greenhouse grower Jack Benne is one of the first…
Growing crops in the city, without soil or natural light. By Ian Frazier JANUARY 9, 2017 ISSUE of the New Yorker No. 212 Rome Street, in Newark, New Jersey, used to…
I’m excited to collaborate with Thomas on some work for the Association for Vertical Farming! Check out this great piece on how the of proteins are being addressed by the…
The US government is loaning millions of dollars to jumpstart urban farming Leanna Garfield Dec. 27, 2016 Every year, the US Department of Agriculture devotes millions of dollars to farmers in…
Are Hydroponic Vegetables as Nutritious as Those Grown in Soil? By SOPHIE EGAN DECEMBER 23, 2016 6:06 AM The bottom line is it depends on the nutrient solution the…