by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Aug 27, 2021 | Case, Industry Snapshot, Media, Newsfeed, Post
A recent article on indoor farming (“Is This Giant Greenhouse in Kentucky the Future of Farming?”) was published on August 22 in the Rolling Stone. The focus of the article is on AppHarvest, a large 60 acre greenhouse operation in rural Kentucky. The bulk...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jul 7, 2021 | Industry Snapshot, Knowledge Base, Post
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 | Industry Snapshot, Knowledge Base, Learning, Post
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 | Knowledge Base, Learning, 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 | Guest Post, Industry Snapshot, Knowledge Base
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...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Feb 19, 2021 | Knowledge Base, Learning, Media, Strategy
Note: I was recently interviewed by Rebekka Boekhout at VerticalFarmDaily.com regarding ways to grow the indoor farming market and industry. Below are some excerpts of our stimulating discussion. You can read the VFDaily article by clicking here....