Farming has been a symbol of wholesome America, fresh milk, corn on the cob, tractors and big red barns along the blue horizon, for a very long time. However, these picturesque ideals of the all American family farm have been replaced with dangerous growing conditions for animals and plants, and the ammonia emissions are exceeding the "healthy" amount for the environment. The land is overused and not used in an efficient way. The manure that is produced from animals and then used to fertilize crops is polluting the air and water. People should look to other options, such as vertical farming. Vertical Farming is the future of our food source. It is highly productive and is the best way to always have a successful yield. The conditions are controllable therefore, the vegetables can be grown in the exact conditions the farmer wants, the trade can provide lots of jobs and the entire operation can be run off of renewable energy.
