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Expect Vertical Farming To Continue To Gain Credibility As A Reliable Food Source

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Dr. C. Fitzgerald Wicks

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Dr. Murat Kacira, director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center at the University of Arizona, said the ultimate goal in any type of controlled environment production, including vertical farming, is resource-use efficiency. Photo by Rosemary Brandt, College of Agricultural Life Sciences, Univ. of Ariz.

David Kuack, UrbanAgNews.Com

Vertical farm advancements in technology and plant genetics will lead to resource-use savings and increased profitability.

As more retailers like Kroger, Albertsons, and Walmart purchase produce grown by vertical farm operations, this segment of the agriculture industry will continue to gain market share. Walmart has taken its commitment to support vertical farming a step further by investing in vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited.

Charles Redfield, a chief merchandising officer at Walmart, said his company is focused on investing in innovative food solutions in order to deliver its customers affordable, high-quality, fresh food.

“We believe Plenty is a proven leader in a new era of agriculture, one that offers pesticide-free, peak-flavor produce to shoppers every day of the year,” Redfield said. “This partnership not only accelerates agricultural innovation but reinforces our commitment to sustainability, by delivering a new category of fresh that is good for people and the planet.”

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