Vertical, indoor farms have generated hype and have bee touted for their ability to reduce Canadian reliance on U.S. produce imports, but checking financial boxes has been an issue
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Canadian vertical farm GoodLeaf Farms on track for profitability
Vertical, indoor farms have generated hype and have bee touted for their ability to reduce Canadian reliance on U.S. produce imports, but checking financial boxes has been an issue
Student-led farm tests hydroponics
The school in Altario, Alta., conducts a research project that grows livestock fodder using an indoor hydroponics system
Glacier FarmMedia – There’s been a lot of conversation about vertical hydroponic-based farming and its possible role in food sovereignty. Students at one small-town Alberta school are testing how the technology could be used to feed cattle. The research project at Altario school involves growing cattle fodder in an indoor hydroponics system. It’s not a […] Read more
Vertical farming champion looks to stack Manitoba’s future
Glacier FarmMedia – Trina Semenchuk wants to make Manitoba the vertical farming capital of the world. “It’s a very bold vision, but yeah, it’s my vision,” she said. “Why not? We have a short growing season and we have so much talent here. We have quite a lot of resources already available in Winnipeg.” Semenchuk […] Read more
