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One of the world’s first vertical farms will be set in Jackson, Wyoming. It is reported that Wyoming is home to over 40,000 people living in food deserts.
The company, Vertical Harvest plans to produce 100,000 pounds of produce per year. Rotating vertical pillars of vegetables like a dry cleaning system, the vegetables spend optimal time getting nutrients from the sun’s south side area in the three story vertical greenhouse. Coconut husks will help keep the garden strong along with hydroponic systems to keep the plants hydrated.
Focusing on helping the community and being a sustainable re-source for the city, Vertical Harvest plans on hiring many of the unemployed adults living with disabilities, assisting them in lives of independence. Best of all, the company aims at bringing produce to the community at a “consistent” and “competitive” price, even reducing pricing for local consumers, as to not have to pay for shipping produce into the state.
Keeping prices low for fruit and vegetable produce, can help Latinos afford a more nutritious diet.
Check out the floor plans or by watch the video and learn more.
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