5 Benefits of Vertical Farming: The Future of Agriculture

By 2050, when the world's population reaches 9 billion, we will need an innovative solution for our food supply. One such solution is vertical farming, an agricultural technique that relies on hydroponics (placing seeds in a solution of minerals dissolved in water) to grow crops year-round. The farming takes place in greenhouses stacked one on top of the other to create a massive greenhouse skyscraper capable of feeding thousands.