Indoor Vertical Farming with an Urban Farmer

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Imagine a world where skyscrapers produce more food than fields, where fresh greens are harvested year-round close to your home, and growing lettuce uses 95% less water.

This isn't science fiction – it's the cutting-edge reality of indoor vertical farming. We're diving into this groundbreaking agricultural technology that's transforming urban landscapes into a lush, productive oasis. From high-tech hydroponic systems to AI-driven crop management, learn how indoor vertical farms are reshaping food, sustainability, and urban living.

In this video, Emerging Tech Unpacked host Lucy Lin interviews Cassie Jenkins, a Horticultural Operations Technician at InvertiGro and get her thoughts about the benefits, challenges and the future of indoor vertical farming. The sky is the limit for this urban agricultural innovation!

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Timestamp:

00:00 Introduction to Indoor Vertical Farming

02:52 Understanding Indoor Vertical Farming

06:10 Technological Innovations in Vertical Farming

09:00 Benefits of Indoor Vertical Farming

11:52 Different Approaches: Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and Aquaponics 1

5:06 Nutritional Value of Vertical Farmed Produce

17:57 Challenges in Indoor Vertical Farming

20:52 Scaling Indoor Vertical Farming

24:06 Cassie's Journey into Indoor Vertical Farming

26:51 The Future of Indoor Vertical Farming

29:51 Global Leaders in Indoor Vertical Farming

33:04 Attracting Women to STEM and Indoor Vertical Farming

35:49 Getting Started with Indoor Vertical Farming

39:00 Emerging Technologies in Indoor Vertical Farming

42:11 Notable Companies in the Industry

44:52 Conclusion and Future Outlook