by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Aug 27, 2021 | 5-Media, Industry Profile, Interview
Summary: An article on indoor farming (“Is This Giant Greenhouse in Kentucky the Future of Farming?”) was published August 22, 2021 in the Rolling Stone. The focus of the article is on AppHarvest, a large 60 acre greenhouse operation in rural Kentucky. The...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jul 7, 2021 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Industry Analysis, Insights
Introduction Indoor farming is a rapidly growing industry, and it makes sense that California is fully embracing it. Plenty Inc. and Iron Ox are indicative of companies that have utilized California’s access to resources and technology to set themselves up for future...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jun 15, 2021 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Industry Analysis, Insights
Introduction New York City (NYC) and the state of New York are becoming hot spots in the field of vertical farming. A few of its big players like Gotham Greens, Square Roots, and Farm.One have positioned themselves in this industry due to the boundless opportunities...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jun 8, 2021 | 3-Conferences, Partner Event
Join Us In Orlando In October! From starting or sustainably scaling up to buying from or selling to indoor | vertical farms producing a growing variety of crops, this year’s event is expanding to offer new opportunities to connect all agriculture supply chain...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Mar 18, 2021 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Research Paper
Abstract This article identifies the potential environmental effects large-scale indoor farming may have on air, water, and soil. We begin with an overview of what indoor farming is with a focus on greenhouses and indoor vertical farms (eg, plant factories). Next, the...
