I look forward to meet the students and faculty at Purdue University Horticulture & Landscape Architecture college this week to share information and exchange ideas on indoor vertical farming. A big thanks goes to Petrus Langenhoven, Ph.D. for the invite to speak at the 2024 HLA Fall Seminar, on Thursday October 17th, at 3:30pm, Eastern HORT 117 or
https://lnkd.in/eeCcrKr8
Meeting ID: 985 8639 6595 Passcode:640793
Robert Colangelo – Founder, CEA Technology, Inc.
An approach to make indoor vertical farms profitable: An entrepreneur’s perspective.”
As urban populations grow, the demand for fresh, locally-grown produce will increase. Indoor vertical farms can present a sustainable solution if the CAPEX can be reduced to $100 a sq. ft. or less with a better business model that gets more profit to the farmer. This presentation explores an approach to designing engineering and operating indoor vertical farms to be profitable. We will examine the integration of advanced technologies—such as climate control, fertigation, and LED lighting systems along with structures that provide thermal and pest barriers—alongside innovative business models that prioritize efficiency and scalability. Key considerations will include the optimized footprint and height of the farm, minimizing resource consumption, and enhancing crop yield through data-driven decision-making. Attendees will gain practical insights from a pioneer in CEA into the critical factors that contribute to the economic viability of indoor vertical farming, paving the way for sustainable food production in urban environments.
Join us to discover strategies that can transform vertical farming into a profitable venture while addressing the challenges of modern agriculture.
