Simple Solutions for Complex Vertical Farming

"As South Korea ages and the rural population is shrinking rapidly, this is the next direction for farming. These farms use less space and take less time to grow vegetables," said Kim, the owner of Metro Farm.

In a university in Nanjing, China, SANANBIO Toucan and Flamingo grow lights are used in a 1,100-sqft greenhouse where tree seedlings are cultivated. The structure and the building materials of the greenhouse block out some of the sunrays, resulting in a weakened lighting condition. Toucan casts little shadow over the canopy thanks to its small profile. Flamingo distributes lights uniformly all around its fixture body, supplementing the under-fed lighting condition under the canopy.

Second Chances Farm is a place where vertical farming is more than about growing food. Located in an Opportunity Zone in the city of Wilmington, Second Chances Farm is the first commercial, indoor, hydroponic, vertical farm in the state of Delaware.It hires formerly incarcerated persons from both federal and state prison systems.According to Ajit George, SCF’s founder and managing member, this very farm’s mission is to “nurture plants and people, and our planet one green thumb at a time.”