by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | May 7, 2023 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Insights, Strategy
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...
by Erika Summers | Apr 18, 2023 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Best Practice, Guest Post
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...
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. | 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...
by Michael Guttman | Mar 9, 2021 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Guest Post, Industry Analysis
Over the last decade or so, advances in areas such as lighting, robotics, optical sensors, climate control, plant nutrition, genetics and data analytics have helped to launch a new high-tech industry – indoor agriculture. The race is now on to develop...
