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Why Vertical Farming Is Not a Fix for Our Food System
The Canadian government recently launched its first National Food Security Strategy in June 2026, committing $750 million to boost year-round production of fruits and vegetables. A notable part of this initiative involves investing in so-called vertical farms to secure domestic supply. However, experts caution that vertical farming is not a silver bullet for our broader food system challenges. While indoor controlled-environment agriculture offers localized production, it faces severe economic and physical limitations that prevent it from replacing traditional agriculture.