Vertical farms focus on stability, sustainability
In a warehouse bay nestled between a casino and a car dealership in southeast Calgary, NuLeaf Farms produces leafy greens and herbs such as thyme and basil.
NuLeaf is one of several indoor farming operations that have opened in Alberta in recent years, along with at least one more planned. GoodLeaf Farms, based in Guelph, Ont., recently announced an expansion into Calgary with provincial government funding. Mr. Wright added that hydroponic growing creates a closed system that dramatically reduces water use.He said the company’s long-term goal is to build up a network of smaller farms, rather than expanding into larger facilities – a move that holds the promise of lower building costs and the advantage of being closer to commercial buyers or consumers.
The City of Calgary changed its land use bylaws in 2017 and has made additional changes since to make it easier to secure approvals for indoor agriculture. A municipal food plan called Calgary EATS! was released in 2012 that aimed to increase the availability of locally grown, healthy food options.
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