Future of Vertical Farming: Sustainability Strategies

Vertical farming, particularly aeroponic methods, offers significant benefits such as water and fertilizer reduction, zero pesticide use, and high production capacity. Analyzing the financial landscape and considering alternatives like relocation, organic certification, and expanding partnerships can further enhance the industry's sustainability. The recommendation emphasizes optimizing existing farms for long-term success.

• Vertical Farming
• Sustainability
• Aeroponic Methods
• Organic Certification
• Industry Analysis

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1. AEROFARMS VERTICAL FARMING GLASGOW CONSULTING GROUP ERICK TRUJILLO JAIME GALLARDO KATIE LOMBARDO KONG TANTRAKULCHAROEN 1

2. DREAM GREENS, DREAM BIG 2

3. AGENDA Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Summary Q&A 3

4. Overview Aeroponic Farming 95% less water 50% less fertilizer Zero Pesticides Root substrate made with recycled water bottles Produce perfected with machine learning Production capacity 10 times higher than 1300 acre farm 4 Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Overview

5. Analysis (US Millions Dollars) $110 Gotham Greens Farms AeroFarms Revenue Bright Farms Plenty Lufa Farms Bowery Farming $125 $250 Funding 5 Overview Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Analysis

6. Analysis High Quality Strengths Weaknesses Fresh Better Taste Fast Growth Consistency Expensive Real estate Inefficient Energy Consumption Limited Crop Variety Efficient Land Usage Efficient Transportation Geographic Expansion Few Competitors Nationalist Economic Restrictions More Efficient Vertical Farming Methods Traditional Farming Crop Diversity Market Oversaturation Financial Viability of Hydroponics Locations with Inhospitable Terrain Threats Opportunities 6 Overview Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Analysis

7. Alternatives Alternative 1 Close and relocate existing farms to increase cash flow Alternative 2 Stay in high asset current locations Alternative 3 Obtain organic certification to increase product value R&D for new crop varieties and LED efficiency Expand retail and restaurant partnerships Operate 25 farms by 2026 7 Overview Analysis Recommendation Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Alternatives

8. Recommendation What can we do to ensure vertical farming has a sustainable future? Alternative 1 Close and relocate existing farms to increase cash flow R&D for new crop varieties and LED efficiency Expand retail and restaurant partnerships Operate 25 farms by 2026 8 Overview Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Recommendation

9. Recommendation What can we do to ensure vertical farming has a sustainable future? Aerofarms proposed plan for expansion through 2022 is too ambitious, we recommend a more sustainable long term implementation schedule. 9 Overview Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Recommendation

10. Implementation Campaigns in new locations Crowdfunding Fundraising Relocate the 9 current farms to less expensive areas in 3 years Reallocation Invest in R&D of varied products e.g. fruits, grains R&D Develop relationships with additional retailers and restaurants B2B Open 16 additional farms within 7 years Expansion 10 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Implementation

11. Project Timeline 11 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Implementation

12. Forecast of Farm Expansion 12 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Implementation

13. Location of The New Farms 13 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Implementation

14. Location Comparison 14 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Implementation

15. Investment Total Money Raised (US$ Million) 700.0 600.0 500.0 400.0 300.0 200.0 100.0 0.0 Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total Money Raised (US$ Million) 15 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A Implementation

16. Risks and challenges 16 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Summary Q&A Risk & Challenges

17. Summary Raise Funding Relocate current farms R&D for new products and LED Technology Work in B2B Expand Business 17 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Risk & Challenges Q&A Summary

18. Thank you! 18 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A

19. Questions and Answers 19 Overview Analysis Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Risk & Challenges Summary Q&A