Why ‘vertical farming’ is not a fix for our food system

By Richard Bloomfield, PhD Candidate, Geography and Environment, Western University
Evan Bowness, Assistant Professor, Geography and Environment
Tony Weis, Professor of Geography and Environment, Western University

The Canadian government launched its first-ever National Food Security Strategy in June 2026. The strategy aims to invest $750 million to increase year-round Canadian production of fruits and vegetables, including on so-called vertical farms.

These multi-storey towers and warehouses filled with fresh produce glowing under artificial light may seem like the future of food. Promoted as climate-resilient, land-saving and a positive form of urban…

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