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And the future may not need any soil, either.
Vertical farming, as it’s known, is a take on the greenhouse, where plants are grown indoors under carefully controlled conditions year-round. There are no pests (and hence no need for pesticides). Specially selected arrays of the light spectrum sub for the sun, and nutrients are delivered with water, eliminating the need for dirt.
At such a “smart farm,” growing conditions can be monitored in real time, and adjustments made as needed. The rate of growth also can be quickened, producing a crop in a third to half the usual time.
June 2, 2021
An examination and discussion of the burgeoning growth of indoor grown fresh produce, and its impact on organically grown fruits and vegetables will be the topic of the first of four educational sessions at Organic Produce Summit 2021. Growth of CEA and Its Impact on Organic Fresh Produce will feature leaders from three progressive Controlled Environment Agriculture producers, offering their insight on the growth of this emerging market segment and how these products are reshaping the landscape of fresh food production.
Walter Robb
Moderated by Walter Robb, former CEO of Whole Foods, the educational session will discuss the growth of indoor growing, the obstacles and challenges faced today, and how fresh produce production has changed forever. Additionally, the session will include insight on the ramifications of what CEA production means for the organic fresh produce industry.
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