Advantages Of Vertical Farming
Year-round crop production
No weather related crop failures (drought, flood, etc.)
Greatly reduces incidence of some infectious diseases
Eliminates agricultural runoff
Converts black water to potable water
Adds energy back to the grid via methane generation
Dramatically reduces use of fossil fuels
Makes use of abandoned or unused properties
Sustainability for urban centers
Creates new employment opportunities
Returns farm land to nature, restoring ecosystem services
Reduces the number of armed conflicts fought over natural
     resources (e.g., water, land for agriculture)