Whole Foods Market has been constructing a 20 000 square foot (close to 2000 m2) greenhouse on the roof of its store in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Advanced irrigation systems will use up to 20 times less than conventional farming. Inhabitat NEW YORK CITY quips: It doesn't get more local than that!
As urbanisation is to be a trend worldwide urban farming will become more vital for food security. This is dealt with in "The urban question" chapter of The Agri Handbook.
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