VF in Compton: Plenty unveils its latest facility

The innovation comes from the incorporation of Plenty’s patented 3D vertical architecture, resulting from a decade’s worth of research and development, which enables the company to maximize space usage and automate all stages of the farming process, from sowing to harvesting.

“This is the first step in making indoor-grown produce a significant part of the global food supply,” said Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai. “We are honored to be taking that step in our home state of California with the community of Compton.”

Plenty’s distinctive farming approach eschews the flat planes traditionally used in greenhouses and other vertical farms, instead favoring two-story high vertical towers. This shift towards a 3D farming architecture allows the farm to produce higher yields with a less spatial footprint, pushing the boundaries of efficiency in indoor farming.

Local Mayor Emma Sharif praised the farm’s impact on the local community, noting that over 30% of the farm’s staff were hired from Compton. “Plenty’s Farm is a model for how we can increase access to fresh, locally grown food for urban populations while supporting cities’ economic development,” she stated.

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