Why vertical farming is not the panacea for our food production crisis that its proponents claim Richard Bloomfield, Tony Weis | November 13, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/11/13/why-vertical-farming-is-not-the-panacea-for-our-food-production-crisis-that-its-proponents-claim/ 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 development, vertical plant factories, commonly referred to as vertical farms, are drawing investment from governments and venture capital alike.