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 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....
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Nov 19, 2020 | Industry Snapshot, Knowledge Base, Learning
Introduction Vertical and indoor farming is an emerging growth industry and New Jersey is show-casing itself as a leader in the field. Some of the most well-known companies like AeroFarms, Bowery Farming, and Element Farms have made New Jersey their home in part due...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jul 10, 2020 | Best Practice, Learning, Tutorial
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...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jul 9, 2020 | Basics, Learning
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...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2020 | Fun Facts, Learning
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...
