Indoor ‘mega-farm’ in Calgary getting even bigger
Added on 04 May 2023
An indoor mega-farm set to produce microgreens and baby greens just got even more mega.
The facility that will house the “vertical farm” now under construction in southeast Calgary isn’t getting bigger but the growing space inside is jumping to 100,000 square feet from 74,000 previously.
“We found, through further engineering, ways of further squeezing more grow capacity under the same footprint,” said Barrie Murchie, CEO of GoodLeaf Farms.
The operation will now be able to produce nearly two million pounds of veggies per year, which is double the original estimate.
“We have the technology and are expanding the capacity to grow the food Canadians need right here in Canada, no matter the season and no matter the weather,” said Murchie, pointing to California, where flooding is affecting production.
“Continued investment and support for agricultural innovation and technology can help Canada avoid future food shortages like the one it is currently experiencing with lettuce and leafy greens.”
Photo Caption: As this rendering of GoodLeaf Farms’ new Montreal facility shows, there’s little to distinguish an indoor farm from its industrial park neighbours. The one is southeast Calgary will be similar. But GoodLeaf says the operation will produce nearly two millions pounds of microgreens and baby greens annually. Photo: Supplied
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