BrightFarms, a leading indoor farming company, has opened its first of three new regional greenhouse hubs in Yorkville, Illinois, significantly expanding its capacity to provide fresh, locally-grown leafy greens to consumers in the Eastern and Central U.S. This strategic expansion marks a significant step towards BrightFarms’ goal of creating a coast-to-coast indoor supply chain, transforming how consumers access fresh produce.
Copperstate Farms, located in Snowflake, Arizona, stands out as one of North America’s largest cannabis greenhouses, boasting an impressive 1.7 million square feet. However, what truly sets this operation apart is its remarkable blend of efficiency and environmental consciousness. Tim Nolan, the chief operating officer, emphasizes the facility’s commitment to sustainable practices, ensuring that growth meets demand without compromising the environment.
A former poultry barn in North Carolina has been transformed into a state-of-the-art greenhouse, showcasing the potential of converting factory farms into eco-friendly agricultural hubs. The Transfarmation Project®, in collaboration with former poultry farmers Tom and Sokchea Lim, has created a vibrant vegetable farm and research center, demonstrating the environmental and economic benefits of transitioning to specialty-crop production.
A former factory farm in North Carolina has been transformed into a state-of-the-art greenhouse, showcasing the potential of sustainable agriculture. The Transfarmation Project®’s North Carolina demonstration hub highlights the environmental and economic benefits of transitioning from factory animal farming to specialty-crop production.
