7 vertical farming stocks to buy before they boom

• AppHarvest (APPH): AppHarvest designs and manufactures some of the country's largest indoor farms.
  
  
• Hydrofarm Holdings (HYFM): The company is one of the most reputable names in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), manufacturing high-intensity grow lights and other unique environments.
  
  
• Village Farms International (VFF): Although VFF is known for its large hydroponic greenhouses, it is also a big name in the marijuana business.
  
  
• Agrify Corp (AGFY): Agrify plans to help the cannabis and hemp industry with its LED farm lights and air purifiers.
  
  
• GrowGeneration Corp (GRWG): With triple-digit growth during the last fiscal year, GrowGeneration has expanded quickly and plans to open many more stores.
  
  
• Urban-Gro (UGRO): Urban-gro uses hydroponic technology and LED lighting to grow plants in the dark space of an indoor environment.
  
  
• Spring Valley Acquisition Corp (SV): AeroFarms, a leading indoor farming company, will debut on the markets through a reverse merger. It is one of the suppliers for Whole Foods.

As the population of the world rises it will further strain food production and availability. Vertical farming is the answer - a solution that saves resources and creates a sustainable world. And provides an innovative space for innovation of all kinds. It's no surprise that vertical farming stocks are doing very well and progressing well.

Vertical farming is a type of agriculture that uses an artificial environment to grow plants in stacks, such as in a greenhouse or indoor farm.

The technique is far from new. However, it is now gaining traction among investors, as several publicly traded companies are vying for your attention.

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Source: Investor Place