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Week 2 Assignment Template
Sustainable Living Guide Contributions, Part Two of Four:
Sustaining our Agricultural Resources
Your Term: Vertical Farming
Vertical farming is growing crops indoors in stacked layers or structures. Instead of using
large fields, plants are grown on shelves or towers, often in cities without much space. This type
of farming uses special techniques like hydroponics and artificial lighting to create a suitable
environment for plants. "In highly urbanized cities, land for agriculture is scarce. With growing
urban populations, the question of sustainable development often arises. Urban farming
technologies such as vertical or high-rise farms appear to be an ideal solution for land-scarce
cities to grow plants and vegetables since they are likely to have higher crop yields per unit area"
(Tan, A., et al. (2003). It's important because it helps produce more food in smaller areas and is
helpful in places without much land for farming. Vertical farming is also great for cities because
it allows us to grow food nearby, reducing the need for long-distance transportation. It's like
having a mini farm inside a building. Plus, it lets us control things like temperature and humidity,
making farming more efficient and causing less environmental harm. Examples include growing
leafy greens or strawberries in vertical towers. Learning about vertical farming is critical to
finding sustainable ways to grow food, especially as more people live in cities and we need
intelligent solutions for farming.
Vertical farming has sound effects on people, including us, and the environment. It's
good for us because it brings fresh fruits and veggies closer to our homes, especially in cities.
This means less pollution from transporting food long distances and ensures we always have
Week 2 Assignment Template
Sustainable Living Guide Contributions, Part Two of Four:
Sustaining our Agricultural Resources
Your Term: Vertical Farming
Vertical farming is growing crops indoors in stacked layers or structures. Instead of using
large fields, plants are grown on shelves or towers, often in cities without much space. This type
of farming uses special techniques like hydroponics and artificial lighting to create a suitable
environment for plants. "In highly urbanized cities, land for agriculture is scarce. With growing
urban populations, the question of sustainable development often arises. Urban farming
technologies such as vertical or high-rise farms appear to be an ideal solution for land-scarce
cities to grow plants and vegetables since they are likely to have higher crop yields per unit area"
(Tan, A., et al. (2003). It's important because it helps produce more food in smaller areas and is
helpful in places without much land for farming. Vertical farming is also great for cities because
it allows us to grow food nearby, reducing the need for long-distance transportation. It's like
having a mini farm inside a building. Plus, it lets us control things like temperature and humidity,
making farming more efficient and causing less environmental harm. Examples include growing
leafy greens or strawberries in vertical towers. Learning about vertical farming is critical to
finding sustainable ways to grow food, especially as more people live in cities and we need
intelligent solutions for farming.
Vertical farming has sound effects on people, including us, and the environment. It's
good for us because it brings fresh fruits and veggies closer to our homes, especially in cities.
This means less pollution from transporting food long distances and ensures we always have
