Is your vertical farm ready for 'old man winter'?

Added on 22 October 2024

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Is your vertical farm ready for 'old man winter'?

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Despite being shielded from external weather conditions, indoor farms are not immune to the temperature and humidity challenges that accompany winter’s frosty arrival.

As consumers continue to pursue fresh produce year-round, the demand for table-ready crops has skyrocketed. To meet this need, many farmers have turned to controlled-environment agriculture (CEA), which allows them to harvest crops indoors year-round and reduces their reliance on specific growing seasons.