Vertical Harvest Breaks Ground at a Vacant Parking Lot in Wyoming
Meghan Young — February 24, 2015 — Eco
References: verticalharvestjackson & fastcoexist
Vertical Harvest is a startup set on making history. Although people have been treated to a range of vertical farm concepts over the years, it is going to be made a reality in Jackson, Wyoming. This city might be an unlikely choice for Vertical Harvest with its an altitude over a mile high andsnow that can last until May -- not to mention lots that cost well over $1 million -- the startup has found a clever way around it by way of an abandoned parking lot.
This space will be converted into a three-story stack of greenhouses filled with crops like microgreens and tomatoes. Penny McBride, one of Vertical Harvest co-founders, says, "We're replacing food that was being grown in Mexico or California and shipped in."
This space will be converted into a three-story stack of greenhouses filled with crops like microgreens and tomatoes. Penny McBride, one of Vertical Harvest co-founders, says, "We're replacing food that was being grown in Mexico or California and shipped in."
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Farming - The concept of vertical farming is being implemented in Jackson, Wyoming by Vertical Harvest, opening up opportunities for urban agriculture in unconventional locations.
2. Microgreens - Vertical Harvest's focus on growing microgreens showcases a growing trend in the culinary world, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for the specialty produce industry.
3. Local Food Production - By replacing imported food with locally grown crops, Vertical Harvest is tapping into the demand for sustainable and locally sourced products, highlighting a trend in the food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Agriculture - Vertical Harvest's project demonstrates the potential for urban agriculture to thrive in unexpected locations, presenting disruptive opportunities for sustainable food production in cities.
2. Food Distribution - The shift towards locally grown food from Vertical Harvest's innovative farming approach calls for a reassessment of traditional food distribution methods, creating opportunities for disruption and efficiency in the industry.
3. Specialty Produce - The emphasis on growing microgreens by Vertical Harvest highlights a trend in the specialty produce industry, presenting opportunities for innovation and market growth in this niche market segment.
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