US (PA): City Council shows interest in vertical farming
Jack Griffin, president of Metropolis Farms in South Philadelphia, said technology has scaled down the space needed for agriculture such as his vertical-farming, hydroponic, vegan farm. Now the urban farmers need buyers for their crops and a new work force.
"Replacing the blue-collar jobs that we've lost with these new green-collar jobs that are supported by localized demand so they are going to be there. We also know they are not going leave," Griffin said. "We're not interested in building an industry in Philadelphia and leaving, because Philadelphia is also our customer."
Councilman Al Taubenberger, who graduated from Penn State with a degree in agriculture, said he believes vertical farming can help neighborhoods by making use of vacant factories.
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