Why vertical farming is such a good idea

Glad to have stumbled on Dickson Despommier's blog - an authority with regard of Vertical Farming. His main argument in favor of vertical farming is that it would diminish the food price volatility we will likely face due to he changing climate, though vertical farming definitely holds other advantages as well.

(from his blog:) "Dare I remind us all that climate change issues will continue confound and disrupt this already seriously flawed system of outdoor food production. What a different world this would be if we could produce most of what we needed year round in vertical farms located inside cities. I know this sounds a bit preachy, but I think the concept of the vertical farm is the only viable option we have to a long-term solution to the world food crisis. Why, I'll bet we could even work out a way to produce animal feed this way, too."

His blog is already packed with loads of valuable info, but for a short overview of his main thoughts see the two video's below: