A University of Toronto startup that sells vertical hydroponic growing systems has joined forces with a Ryerson University-linked non-profit to bring down the stratospheric cost of fresh fruits and ...

Vertical farming grows crops in soil-less conditions. A growing medium known as coir, which is a by-product from the coconut industry, is used instead.

The site at Makers Row will also serve as Fork Farms' new Milwaukee-area headquarters and would feature a hydroponic showroom ...

Vertical gardening systems can lead to more plants and higher yields. A bonus? Soil-dwelling pests are thwarted by putting plants out of reach.

Establishing an on-farm vertical farming system could open the door for farmers to develop an additional revenue stream to sit alongside traditional ...