Indoor Farming Insights and Announcements

Media Interviews

Bloomberg: Venture Capital’s AI-Run Lettuce Farms Go Bust

Bloomberg: Venture Capital’s AI-Run Lettuce Farms Go Bust

Vertical farms are being forced to recalibrate as funds dry up | AeroFarms files for bankruptcy in latest blow to industry | Summary: A recent article on indoor farming by Amelia Pollard ("Venture Capital’s AI-Run Lettuce Farms Start to Go Bust") was published on June...

Fast Company: Is the Vertical Farming Bubble Popping?

Fast Company: Is the Vertical Farming Bubble Popping?

Summary: An article on indoor farming by Adele Peters ( "The vertical farming bubble is finally popping") was published on February 27 in Fast Company. The focus of the article is on the profitability of indoor farms. As noted at the beginning of the article: "Climate...

Seed World:  Can Indoor Farming Feed the World?

Seed World: Can Indoor Farming Feed the World?

Summary: An article on food production and indoor farming by Melissa Shipman ( “There’s Room for Everyone to Feed the Globe“) was published on January 18, 2023 in Seed World. The focus of the article is on how indoor farms such as greenhouses and vertical farms can...

Industry Insights

Digitization of Hydroponic Vertical Farms & Greenhouses

Digitization of Hydroponic Vertical Farms & Greenhouses

Publication Profile The following is a profile of a book chapter by Dr. Eric W. Stein on the Digital Transformation of Agriculture. Citation Source: Stein, Eric W. "The Digital Transformation of Agriculture: Industry 4.0 Advances in Hydroponic Vertical Farms and...

Top 10 Questions Answered by Indoor Farm Business Planning

Top 10 Questions Answered by Indoor Farm Business Planning

Thinking of starting a farm? You are not alone. Farms offer an opportunity to connect with nature, work with your hands as well as your mind, and serve your community by providing fresh and nutritious food. To be successful, however, requires a plan. There are two...

Top 5 Elements of a Successful Vertical Farm Building Retrofit

Top 5 Elements of a Successful Vertical Farm Building Retrofit

by Erika Summers, Guest Industry Expert So, you want to build a vertical farm or are thinking about it?In an industry sometimes referred to as the “wild west” of agriculture, once you have decided to commit to building an indoor farm, planning and implementation can...

Vertical Farming in California

Vertical Farming in California

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...

Vertical Farming in NYC

Vertical Farming in NYC

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...

Center News

The Center’s Water Quality and Management Service

The Center’s Water Quality and Management Service

Media, PA – June 14, 2022. The Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture, a U.S. based company that supports the growth of the vertical and indoor farming industry, announced a water quality and management service headed by Dr. Erick Bandala, an environmental...

Center Announces Partnership with ASW Journal

Center Announces Partnership with ASW Journal

For Immediate Release   Media, PA – March 15, 2021: The Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture, a U.S. based company that supports the growth and development of the vertical and indoor farming industry, announced a partnership with Air, Soil and Water...

Learning Center

Indoor Farm Feasibility Analysis and Planning

Indoor Farm Feasibility Analysis and Planning

The Indoor Farm Planning Process Planning is essential to starting an indoor farm. The key areas of planning are identified in the following infographic. In this post, we give you an overview of the first phase of the process: feasibility planning. In subsequent...

What Is Indoor Farming?

What Is Indoor Farming?

Many Variations of Farms So you may have heard of a lot of different terms that refer to modern farming: Indoor farming Vertical farming Greenhouse farming Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Urban farming The goal of this post is to make sense of these different...

Success Factors to Building and Operating a Vertical Farm

Success Factors to Building and Operating a Vertical Farm

In this fun facts post we identify four key success factors for building a vertical farm: Key decisions that have to made Starting salaries for growers Top 3 technologies required by indoor vertical farms Who to look to for money to fund a farm Hope it stimulates your...

Conferences

Indoor Agtech Innovation Summit June 24-25 2024

Indoor Agtech Innovation Summit June 24-25 2024

Building Supply Chain Resilience for Fresh Produce In 2024, Indoor AgTech takes the spotlight for the first time in Chicago, the vibrant agri-food hub of the US. On June 24-25, over 600 growers, investors, suppliers, and retailers at the forefront of the global indoor...

Indoor Ag-Con March 11-12, 2024, Las Vegas

Indoor Ag-Con March 11-12, 2024, Las Vegas

Overview Indoor Ag-Con is the premier indoor agriculture trade show and conference for indoor | vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture. From starting or sustainably scaling up to buying from or selling to indoor | vertical farms producing a growing...

Indoor Ag-Con CEA Summit East 2023 Conference

Indoor Ag-Con CEA Summit East 2023 Conference

About Indoor Ag-Con and the Virginia Tech-IALR Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a partnership between the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and the Virginia...

Links To Resources

Greenhouse Farm Financing Options

Greenhouse Farm Financing Options

The blog post provides a comprehensive look at financing options for greenhouse growers. Options include loans, grants, private equity investment, and other financing vehicles. This article is relevant to both small and large operators. For additional information,...

Federal Funding Opportunities for Indoor Agriculture

Federal Funding Opportunities for Indoor Agriculture

This blog post provides an overview and guide to several government resources for funding indoor agriculture projects. You can find additional resources at Federal Funding Opportunities for Indoor Agriculture: A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs and Organizations...

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