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Future of Food
Welcome back to Talk Earthy to Me — the show that flirts with the facts and gets a little dirty about saving the planet.
Today we’re stacking the deck — vertically. Farming is going indoors, up walls, and into cities. “Stacked greens” promise lettuce without land, food without seasons, and sustainability without soil. But is it salvation… or just salad science fiction?
We’ll dig into what vertical farming really is, why it’s booming, the power bills behind the pink glow, and how it could reshape your dinner plate — for better or for worse.
Subject: Constituent Request Regarding [Issue / Policy Area]
Dear [Representative / Commissioner] [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Town] in [District/County]. I’m reaching out as a constituent to express my support for thoughtful action on [specific issue or policy area].
I care deeply about this issue because [brief personal reason or local relevance — one sentence]. Policies that address [issue] have meaningful impacts on public health, environmental resilience, and long-term economic stability in our community.
I respectfully ask that you consider [specific request: supporting, sponsoring, funding, or advancing a policy, program, or discussion]. This action would help [1–2 outcomes: reduce risk, improve access, protect resources, save costs, strengthen communities].
I appreciate the work you do on behalf of our community and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your perspective on this issue. Thank you for your time and service, and for considering the voices of residents like me.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[ZIP Code]
Works Cited:
“A Healthier America: Food Equity.” Partnership for a Healthier America, 2024.
AeroFarms. AeroFarms, 2024.
“Attention Food Lovers: Eco-Conscious Eating Isn’t All About Distance.” Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), 2023.
“How to Sustainably Feed 10 Billion People by 2050—21 Charts.” World Resources Institute (WRI), 2023.
“How Vertical Farming Can Save Water and Support Food Security.” World Economic Forum, June 2023.
Plenty. Plenty Unlimited Inc., 2024.
Plant Chicago. 2024.
“Vertical Farming: No Longer a Futuristic Concept.” U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS), 2023.
“Vertical Farming: No Longer a Futuristic Concept.” U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS), 2023.
Stacked Farm. 2024.
TED. “The Case for Vertical Farming.” YouTube, 2023.
TED. “Inside the World of Vertical Farming.” YouTube, 2024.
AeroFarms. AeroFarms, 2024.
“AeroFarms: World’s Largest Vertical Farm.” AeroFarms, 2024.
“Best Inventions 2019: AeroFarms.” Time Magazine, 2019.
“Inside Vertical Farming’s Next Chapter.” World Economic Forum, Apr. 2024.
“United States Department of Agriculture.” USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2024.
“Vertical Farming: No Longer a Futuristic Concept.” USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2023.
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By Isabelle FrazierWelcome back to Talk Earthy to Me — the show that flirts with the facts and gets a little dirty about saving the planet.
Today we’re stacking the deck — vertically. Farming is going indoors, up walls, and into cities. “Stacked greens” promise lettuce without land, food without seasons, and sustainability without soil. But is it salvation… or just salad science fiction?
We’ll dig into what vertical farming really is, why it’s booming, the power bills behind the pink glow, and how it could reshape your dinner plate — for better or for worse.
Subject: Constituent Request Regarding [Issue / Policy Area]
Dear [Representative / Commissioner] [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Town] in [District/County]. I’m reaching out as a constituent to express my support for thoughtful action on [specific issue or policy area].
I care deeply about this issue because [brief personal reason or local relevance — one sentence]. Policies that address [issue] have meaningful impacts on public health, environmental resilience, and long-term economic stability in our community.
I respectfully ask that you consider [specific request: supporting, sponsoring, funding, or advancing a policy, program, or discussion]. This action would help [1–2 outcomes: reduce risk, improve access, protect resources, save costs, strengthen communities].
I appreciate the work you do on behalf of our community and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your perspective on this issue. Thank you for your time and service, and for considering the voices of residents like me.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[ZIP Code]
Works Cited:
“A Healthier America: Food Equity.” Partnership for a Healthier America, 2024.
AeroFarms. AeroFarms, 2024.
“Attention Food Lovers: Eco-Conscious Eating Isn’t All About Distance.” Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), 2023.
“How to Sustainably Feed 10 Billion People by 2050—21 Charts.” World Resources Institute (WRI), 2023.
“How Vertical Farming Can Save Water and Support Food Security.” World Economic Forum, June 2023.
Plenty. Plenty Unlimited Inc., 2024.
Plant Chicago. 2024.
“Vertical Farming: No Longer a Futuristic Concept.” U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS), 2023.
“Vertical Farming: No Longer a Futuristic Concept.” U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS), 2023.
Stacked Farm. 2024.
TED. “The Case for Vertical Farming.” YouTube, 2023.
TED. “Inside the World of Vertical Farming.” YouTube, 2024.
AeroFarms. AeroFarms, 2024.
“AeroFarms: World’s Largest Vertical Farm.” AeroFarms, 2024.
“Best Inventions 2019: AeroFarms.” Time Magazine, 2019.
“Inside Vertical Farming’s Next Chapter.” World Economic Forum, Apr. 2024.
“United States Department of Agriculture.” USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2024.
“Vertical Farming: No Longer a Futuristic Concept.” USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2023.