INDOOR FARMING 

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Your guides to volumetric growing and the indoor farming industry.

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Start with the basics of indoor growing, from design and reasoning to materials and costs.

The Evolution of Indoor Farming

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Key Concepts of Indoor Farming

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Indoor Farming

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Indoor Farming Startup Costs & Financing Strategies

How much does it cost to start an indoor farm? In this discussion, Jason Arnold and Dr. Nate Storey split the costs of an indoor farm into five categories: ZipGrow Technology, plumbing & irrigation, automated nutrient systems, facility requirements & upgrades, and lighting.

Can Indoor Farming be Profitable?

Take a closer look at the crops that are powering healthy profits. In this session, Dr. Storey demonstrates how an 1,800 square foot farm is able to reach a 29% IRR over a period of five years. 

2 of the Most Commonly Forgotten Issues of Indoor Farming

Indoor farming brings a new set of needs and constraints, forcing farmers and engineers to think differently about the farm. Two often overlooked factors are airflow and visual access.

Vertical Farming Costs and the Math Behind Them

Vertical farming can seem like a sci-fi-esque pursuit, especially as conveyed in the media. So just what ARE the costs of vertical farming? How can we begin to think about it realistically?

Ebooks

Free electronic resources to start you on the path to success.

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How does one build a successful vertical farm? The key is creating an economically viable system. 

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Lighting is one of the most basic needs for plant growth, so why accept limits? 

Videos

Learn from Dr. Nate and other experts on a variety of indoor farming topics, how-to’s, and discussions.

The Best Hydroponic Nutrients For Your System

Hydroponics Safety: Conventional vs. Organic Hydroponics

Commercial Hydroponic Quick Tip: Foliar Sprays

How to Use a NutriTest Handheld Combo Meter in Hydroponics

EC (Electrical Conductivity) in Hydroponics

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