TECHNOLOGY

Its Richmond site saves millions of gallons annually through a closed-loop system that recirculates water rather than letting it evaporate or run off into soil.

Deloitte’ s analysis suggests vertical farming could contribute to a 9.2 % increase in global food output by 2070, noting that“ the historical way we increased food production is no longer viable.” Vertical farming offers a way to intensify production without consuming more natural resources – in fact, while using dramatically fewer. The Plenty and Driscoll’ s partnership in Richmond proves that a little out of the box engineering can transform vertical farming into a scalable, climateresilient supply chain. By integrating these hyper-local ecosystems into urban centers, they are turning the vision of feeding cities while restoring natural landscapes into a practical reality.

128 April 2026