The Vertical Farm

Feeding the World in the 21st Century

By: Dickson Despommier, Majora Carter (Foreword by), Gene A. Giacomelli

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eBook | 26 March 2024

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Imagine a world where every city has its own local food source grown in the safest way possible, where no drop of water or particle of light is wasted, and where a simple elevator ride can transport you to nature's grocery store—imagine the world of the vertical farm.

When Columbia professor Dickson Despommier set out to solve America's food, water, and energy crises, he didn't just think big—he thought up. In this groundbreaking book, he explains how the vertical farm will have an incredible impact on changing the face of this planet for generations.

About the Author

Dr. Dickson Despommier spent thirty-eight years as a professor of microbiology and public health in environmental health sciences at Columbia. He lives in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Industry Reviews

"A book you will read, and then you will read it again. It is a book that could begin a revolution. Let's hope it does."
Chicago Examiner

"Nobody has ever dreamed as big as Dr. Dickson Despommier."
New York Magazine

"Despommier has quickly become the central figure in what could be a worldwide revolution."
Scientific American

"Despommier's . . . ingenious idea . . . could ultimately ease the world's food, water, and energy crises."
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