Revolutionizing farming of fresh foods for local populations around the the world.
THE NEED FOR A NEW WAY TO GROW FOOD
HUMANITY IS IN CRISIS
Humanity is in crisis. With the global population currently at 7.6 billion, it is projected to reach 10 billion by 2056. Today, 800 million people are hungry, including 675 million which are children under the age of 5. Existing food production and distribution methods are insufficient to meet the needs of our rapidly growing global population.
IT’S TIME TO RECLAIM CANADIAN FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
It’s time to reclaim Canada’s food sovereignty. With tariffs continuously threatening our food supply, it’s more crucial than ever that we take control and grow our food locally.
SUPPORT LOCAL GROWTH & END GLOBAL SLAVERY
Agriculture is one of the sectors most affected by modern slavery. A significant portion of global farming relies on forced labor, including modern-day slavery, though exact figures are hard to determine. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 24.9 million people are in forced labor globally. Efforts to address these issues focus on producing food locally, supply chain transparency, enforcing labor rights, and supporting local and sustainable farming practices that reduce exploitation in agriculture.
Agriculture is one of the sectors most affected by modern slavery. A significant portion of global farming relies on forced labor, including modern-day slavery, though exact figures are hard to determine. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 24.9 million people are in forced labor globally. Efforts to address these issues focus on producing food locally, supply chain transparency, enforcing labor rights, and supporting local and sustainable farming practices that reduce exploitation in agriculture.
These and other factors negatively affect food production, resulting in severe shortages and rising prices. Additionally, the global population grows by 83 million people each year, making current farming methods unsustainable in the long term.
TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE CANNOT KEEP UP
Productivity in today’s traditional agriculture is not as efficient compared to emerging vertical farming systems.Most countries are affected by drought and access to freshwater is becoming increasingly difficult. Traditional agricultural practices require up to 95% more water than vertical farming practices. In California, where 80% of fresh water is used for farming, the ongoing water crisis has led to permanent water shortages.
CHEMICALLY LADEN & NUTRIENT POOR FOOD – BAD FOR PEOPLE & EARTH
Our soils are becoming devoid of nutrients and toxic from fertilizers and pesticides. We are not only causing disease by consuming produce laden with chemicals, but we are also killing one of the most important elements in the ecosystem; bees. The continuing decline in bee populations through chemical use, habitat loss and climate change spells disaster for many crop types in traditional farming.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is a contributing factor to food shortages. Increasing extremes in weather patterns and with ocean levels rising, conventional farming yields are more unpredictable than ever.
Climate change is exacerbated by vehicles transporting unripened foods over long distances. The greenhouse gases created by fossil fuel burning vehicles are contributing to global warming at an alarming rate and thus to increasingly severe weather patterns.
URBAN SPRAWL DECREASING ARABLE LAND
Rapid urbanization is reducing arable land on a massive scale. To feed an already starving planet we will need to dramatically increase the amount of fresh produce we grow by 2056.
So, the question arises: How do we mitigate these risks to increase food security locally and sustainably over the long term?
AGRIPONICS VERTICAL FARMING: The answer lies in efficiently growing healthy and nutritious crops in vertical farms with minimal environment impact.
