“An formerly abandoned warehouse in Chicago is now home to the nation’s largest hydroponic vertical farm.  FarmedHere LLC opened the 90,000-square-foot farm in Bedford Park on Friday. The facility utilizes aquaponics, a sustainable system that combines raising fish with growing soil-free plants.  The vertical farm is expected to produce more than 1 million pounds of basil, arugula and mixed greens. Thanks to a partnership with Windy City Harvest, an urban agriculture training program, the unique farm is also expected to create 200 jobs for young adults in Chicago.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/24/chicago-now-home-to-nations-largest-vertical-farm/

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