In effort to deal with potential food and water shortage, many cities, including New York City, are conceptualizing the idea of Vertical Farming. The multiple floor building, think sky scraper, would have the ability to grow typical crops and sustain a community. The idea of the Vertical Farm is similar to “multiple green houses stacked upon one another”. This allows it to be monitored and maintained for climate, water, and pest control. The possibilities and outcomes of Vertical Farming are endless; it would be an ecofriendly practice that could potentially save space, decrease food miles, and support the local economy.

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