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Why Vertical FarmingWhy Vertical Farming
Sponsored by
Presented by
Dickson DespommierEmeritus ProfessorColumbia University
University of Maryland Conference Center 2012
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Pressing IssuesA. 7 billion mouths to feed
B. Climate changes are altering the agricultural landscapeC ate c a ges a e a te g t e ag cu tu a a dscape
C. Food borne illnesses are on the rise
D D i ki t i b i i lD. Drinking water is becoming scarce in many places
E. More crops are failing due to plant pathogens and insect pests
F. Half of the world goes to bed hungry every night
G. Half of the world harbors 80% of the intestinal worm infections
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Many of these issues have had a negative impact on crop productionnegative impact on crop production
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U.S.A. Drought 2012
July 10 July 24 August 7
August 21 September 4 September 18August 21 September 4 September 18
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Estimated $20 billion in crops lost in 2012due to drought*due to drought
CornSoybeansyWheatSorghumg
*USDA
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Monsoons and India“Too much too soon”“Too much, too soon”
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Wheat Rust Rice Blast
125 million tons of: Potatoes, rice, wheat, corn, soybeansdestroyed per year*destroyed per year
*FAO statistic
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Deforestation
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More issues:Food Miles
Crop loss due to shipping and storageWinter
No soil (Middle East, Iceland, Australia)FloodsFloods
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Alternatives to traditional agriculture abound
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Some Are Outdoors
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Urban Indoor Farming Is On The Rise
Gotham Greens Headquarters. Brooklyn, New York
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So, why not increase production by going vertical?So, why not increase production by going vertical?
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This idea has become viral
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7,610,000 “hits”, Sept. 20, 2012
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28, 700,000 “hits”, Sept. 20, 2012
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Until finally some were built
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Vertical FarmsKorea
JJapan
Singapore
Sweden
U.S.A.
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……and its not all about food!
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Lumitex LEDs Texas Plant‐Expressed Vaccine ConsortiumiSan Antonio, Texas
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The more we farm vertically the less outdoor farming will necessaryThe more we farm vertically, the less outdoor farming will necessary
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Fewer outdoor farms means more h d d f t b khardwood forests can grow back
Hubbard Brook ProjectHubbard Brook Project
DMZ
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Because,………..
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…in the end,…
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…its all..
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…about…
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What do we still need to learn in order to make vertical farmingan affordable reality?
That is the theme of this conference!That is the theme of this conference!
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Th k YThank You