plenty opens world's first vertical farm that uses AI to grow strawberries indoors in virginia
Briefly

The Plenty Richmond Farm in Virginia is changing agriculture with AI by cultivating strawberries in a controlled vertical environment, aiming to produce over four million pounds yearly.
With a space less than 40,000 square feet, this vertical farm can yield an impressive amount of strawberries, focusing on sustainability by using 97% less land and 90% less water.
The AI technology utilized at Plenty Richmond Farm monitors over 10 million data points daily, optimizing environmental conditions for strawberry growth such as light, moisture, and temperature.
Strawberries grown here are from Driscoll varieties, with AI ensuring precise control over their growth conditions, marking a significant innovation in urban agriculture.
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