5 Unusual Farming Types

Vertical farming may initially seem a strange concept, but it’s an ingenious method of farming used to produce food where spare land is unavailable or rare. Challenging environments such as deserts, mountainsides, and urban areas where space is at a premium all benefit from the skyscraper-like designs associated with vertical farming methods. Indeed, the vertical farming market is projected to be worth $3 billion in the U.S. by 2024, to meet the need for sustainable agriculture that not only reduces the impact on its surrounding environment but speeds up the supply chain to meet demand quicker. 

Vertical farming often uses automation, from harvesting robots and automatic seed planters to greenhouse washers that reduce operating costs. Everything from seeding to packaging can be automated, partly why this unusual farming method is gaining a lot of traction in the United States. With kitchen gardens and on-site farming initiatives often used at resorts, gastropubs, and communities, vertical farming has become much more common. It can be done in areas with limited space and soil and can grow a diverse range of fruits and vegetables in stacked formations. Tractor Transport is available to transport all your vertical farming equipment.