Heading Skyward: The Rise of Vertical Farming

04/06/2025 6 min Episodio 30

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Episode Synopsis

What if farms didn’t stretch across acres of land—but stacked up like skyscrapers right in your city? In this episode of Let’s Talk Vegan with Michael Princeton, we explore the rise of vertical farming—a revolutionary way to grow food indoors, in layers, using LED lights, hydroponics, and smart climate control. From reducing water use by up to 95% to cutting out pesticides and slashing food miles, this tech-powered approach could be a game-changer for sustainability, food justice, and the plant-based future.Michael dives into how vertical farming works, which companies are leading the charge, and why this matters to anyone who cares about animals, the environment, and ethical eating.🎧 Listen now to learn how vertical farms are reshaping the way we grow—and think about—our food.