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THE NEED
Global farming practices require an overhaul for future food security
• The United Nations warns of land and water exploitation
• Climate change is causing droughts, flooding and soil degradation
• Conventional agriculture harms the environment
• Land burning, gas powered machinery causes pollution/deforestation
• Half of all food produced is lost or wasted
1/3 of land across the world is becoming barren and unusable for current farming practices
THE SOLUTION:
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Fertilizer-free, soil-free, biosecure vertical farming
More sustainable, reliable and independent of weather
Pesticide-free, fresh produce that lasts longer on retail shelves and at home
Vertical farming maximizes space while using a fraction of water both traditional field farming and greenhouse growers use
Simpler, safer, shorter supply chains near urban centers
More productive, independent of seasons, stacked crops grown 365 days of the year
VERTICAL FARMING PRODUCTIVITY
METRIC
Location
Land use
Soil used
Size
Harvest/year
Yield
Water usage
Light source
Electricity use
Water source
Pesticides
VERTICAL FARMING
Anywhere
365 days
None - hydroponics
0.4 hectares (1 acre)
8-12 (lettuce)
12 million lettuce heads/year
Low (1.5 liters/lettuce)
Artificial
12 - 16 hours/day
Local water network
None
GREENHOUSE
Open field
275+ days
Some
4 hectares (10 acres)
6-7 (lettuce)
3.8 million lettuce heads/year
Low (1.5 liters/lettuce)
Artificial/sunlight
2-4 hours/day
Local water network
Periodically
OUTDOOR
Open field
275 days
Yes & fertilizers
40 hectares (100 acres)
2 (lettuce)
12 million lettuce heads/year
High (30 liters/lettuce)
Sunlight
Minimal
Rainfall & irrigation
Frequently
VERTICAL FARMING PRODUCTIVITY
METRIC
Location
Land use
Soil used
Size
Harvest/year
Yield
Water usage
Light source
Electricity use
Water source
Pesticides
VERTICAL FARMING
Anywhere
365 days
None - hydroponics
0.4 hectares (1 acre)
8-12 (lettuce)
12 million lettuce heads/year
Low (1.5 liters/lettuce)
Artificial
12 - 16 hours/day
Local water network
None
GREENHOUSE
Open field
275+ days
Some
4 hectares (10 acres)
6-7 (lettuce)
3.8 million lettuce heads/year
Low (1.5 liters/lettuce)
Artificial/sunlight
2-4 hours/day
Local water network
Periodically
OUTDOOR
Open field
275 days
Yes & fertilizers
40 hectares (100 acres)
2 (lettuce)
12 million lettuce heads/year
High (30 liters/lettuce)
Sunlight
Minimal
Rainfall & irrigation
Frequently
SEA TO SKY FARMS
Sea to Sky Farms combines vertical farming technology with limited natural resources to grow fresh, nutritious and reliable produce for local markets across North America. Using less water, less land, less labour, less energy and no pesticides or fertilizers, Sea to Sky Farms is committed to supplying sustainably grown produce and ensuring food security for all.
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