The Future Has Begun

Vertical farms will take eating local to the next level — but are they safe?
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Jessica Brock- ValcentDecember 12, 2008 14:50 EST

I am thrilled to see the attention being given and recognized towards local farming and its benefits. Additionally, the vertical farming concept will eventually be necessary for urban economies to grow food locally and cut down on transit costs as well as keeping food local to sustain healthy communities. Valcent has developed successful technologies for vertical growing enabling us to capitalize on space and nutrients using minimal water and optimal sunlight. Valcent currently has a fully development research facility in El Paso, Texas, and are in the process of completing their first commercial size production unit. Please check the article published in TIME magazine yesterday regarding its advancements in vertical growing. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1865974,00.html

MaryJonesNovember 07, 2009 17:30 EST

Excellent article.. we should support our local farmers.. isnt this how it all started...
and it will be to our benefit.. look around there are many organic farmers and organic dairy farmers who need our support.. -big meat corporations will react .. but this is not about them it is about the people and their health right! Well done

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