Design
The Case for Vertical Farming in Small-Town Wyoming
With harsh winters and a remote location, Jackson, Wyoming, has been unusually dependent on food trucked in from far away. Here's how one company hopes to change that.
Known for its skiing and beautiful scenery, Jackson, Wyoming, experiences harsh winters in which temperatures remain below freezing—or below zero—for weeks at a time. The area's lowest point sits 6,069 feet above sea level.
In other words, conditions in Jackson are not ideal for agriculture. But thanks to a team of local innovators, the town will soon enjoy high-quality local produce. How? A vertical greenhouse.