Causescommons.wikimedia.org What will the rise of giant indoor farms mean for Appalachian Kentucky? AppHarvest says it’s inventing an industry ‘from scratch,’ but it’s unclear how the upstart will balance its promise to rural people with a move toward automation.
Impacts www.nytimes.com No soil. No growing seasons. Just add water and technology A new breed of hydroponic farm, huge and high-tech, is popping up in indoor spaces all over America, drawing celebrity investors and critics.
Solutions www.fastcompany.com This state-of-the-art indoor farm is transforming Appalachia into an agricultural powerhouse Can AppHarvest bring new jobs in high-tech farming to coal country?
Solutions ohiovalleyresource.org Back to the land: The future challenge and opportunity of Appalachian agriculture As the coal industry dwindles, more Appalachian farmers say agriculture can grow jobs and opportunity. But some competing visions are emerging.
