Vertical farms spring up in the Garden State

February 9, 2021

AeroFarms in Newark is the world’s largest vertical farm. It is located at the site of a former steel mill in the city. AeroFarms products include the Dream Greens brand, which is available year-round at ShopRite supermarkets in the area. Vertical farming in the U.S. is expected to grow to around $3 billion a year by 2024, according to ResearchandMarkets.com.

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