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What will the rise of giant indoor farms mean for Appalachian Kentucky?

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.
‘climate-smart’ agriculture

Canada and U.S. to invest heavily in ‘climate-smart’ agriculture

On Tuesday, Canada backed a controversial initiative aimed at boosting countries' support for high-tech farming methods designed to reduce emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change on farms and food. 
No soil. No growing seasons. Just add water and technology
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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.
This state-of-the-art indoor farm is transforming Appalachia into an agricultural powerhouse
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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?
This vertical farm in Denmark will grow 1,000 tons of local greens a year

This vertical farm in Denmark will grow 1,000 tons of local greens a year

The fully wind-powered, hydroponic farm grows its plants with LEDs.
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