Urban Farming

Vertical farms would allow for rear round crop production in a controlled environment. No exposure to parasites or bugs means no pesticides needed.

Farm of the Future?
Vertical farms, like this one envisioned in downtown Toronto, theoretically would bring food production into the heart of population centers, with one farmscraper feeding thousands of people.

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