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Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms

Modern Farmer

Silo is a multi-level conveyor belt system that moves vertically throughout the day to replicate a plant’s natural circadian rhythm. Since the system moves automatically, Silo’s conveyor belt cuts down on some of the backbreaking work that accompanies traditional vertical farming methods, such as climbing up and down ladders.

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5 Mistakes Vertical Farms Make

Agritecture Blog

Originally published: July 15, 2021 Updated on: January 11, 2023 by Niko Simos and Sarah Jordan In recent months, the vertical farming industry has been going through a correction period. We have seen high-profile farm closures and significant layoffs , leading many to wonder if there is truly a future for vertical farming.

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How to Select the Right Facility Design Firm for Your Vertical Farm

Agritecture Blog

Having a fully fleshed-out concept that includes location, crops, and budget also makes the process of finding a vertical farming facility design partner easier for you and them. How can vertical farming developers avoid costly delays and re-engineering? But why do these obstacles occur?

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Supporting an International Network with Agritecture's Business Development Consultant

Agritecture Blog

More recently, David worked as an innovative real estate developer combining his experience in architecture, real estate finance and general contracting.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

The 800-square-foot basement and garage provide ample space for germination, cultivation and packaging, he says, with the vertical shelf configuration leaving plenty of room to grow. “I Given the cost of Long Island real estate, the space efficiency is “one of the great benefits of [farming] microgreens,” says DiLillo.

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Hydroponics Help Urban Schools Grow Food Year-Round

Agritecture Blog

Delivering the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s hydroponic Freight Farm. Reidy, the founder and CEO of a real estate design company that helped build and raise funds for the Green Street greenhouse. Credit: Michael Jochner. But hydroponic systems deserve the spotlight for another reason, said J.J.

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