Fluorescent Facts From the 70s

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I wanted to share a few fun facts from a new, old book I’ve been reading from when fluorescent tubes were the pinnacle of artificial lighting for plants. Click through to learn a little bit more about the history of gardening under lights.

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Vertical Farming Cost Model: My Budget

I ran a vertical hydroponics farm for a year and I want to share exactly what I bought and how much it cost. In this post I want to:

  • Summarize my vertical farming journey
  • Show you exactly what I spent my money on
  • Give you a model to estimate costs for your farm

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Infarm Is In-Fashion

Infarm raises $25m to bring fresh produce to cities across Europe

“Urban-farming” company Infarm has raised a $25m Series A led by the London-based VC firm Balderton Capital to let grocery stores grow their own produce.

The round of funding brings the Berlin-based startup’s funding to a total $35m, including a $2.5m grant from the European Commission as part of the Horizon 2020 program — the EU’s largest research and innovation initiative.

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