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Posted inEarth Talk

“Vertical farms” vs. traditional gardens and farms

Dear Earthtalk: What advantages do so-called “vertical farms” have over traditional gardens and farms? – Sylvia Pleasant, Washington, DC When Dickson Despommier’s book “The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century” was first published, there were no vertical farms. Now, it’s an exciting movement in U.S. food production, providing pesticide-free leafy greens and […]

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