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vertical farm, hydroponics, aeroponics, kale, arugula, University of Arizona, California, drought, Lake Mead, Colorado River, farmers, water shortage
Jan 9, 2023

Vertical farm in Avondale promotes sustainability, technology, water conservation

Imagine a farm that grows crops on platforms in a controlled environment, uses 99% less water than a traditional farm and grows seasonal produce year-round – all without soil or anyone driving a tractor. This is the goal of OnePointOne, a 12,000-square-foot “vertical farm” in an Avondale industrial park. Water is an existential issue for Arizona, with the two major reservoirs on the Colorado[...]

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