Ataman, D. (2023, November 16). Building a defensible vertical farm is more than technology. 

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Vertical farming techniques used in the United States allow for “water reuse and reclamation systems, using energy optimization system,” beneficiary aspects in the world of agriculture and farming. Factors are manipulated in the vertical farming environment for allow for the same quality of produce and a much quicker product than those produced through agriculture on farmland. Along with greater quality of produce, vertical farming allows for less space being taken up by agriculture, clearing any concerns farming may bring the United States in the near future.

I think the use of vertical farming can be very influential as the country moves forward and has to adapt to changes brought about by climate change. Lessening our farmland and moving to vertical farms that don’t even need to be outside can be very effective in mitigating the effects of agriculture on our atmosphere and climate. Ultimately, I think vertical farming can have a positive impact on our agricultural system and has few negatives environmentally-wise.