Vertical Farming (1915) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164150336)

Vertical Farming is a book written by Gilbert Ellis Bailey and published in 1915. The book explores the concept of vertical farming, which is the practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often in urban environments. The book begins with an overview of the history of agriculture and the challenges faced by traditional farming methods. It then delves into the benefits of vertical farming, including increased crop yields, reduced water usage, and the ability to grow crops year-round. Bailey discusses various types of vertical farming systems, including hydroponics and aeroponics, and provides detailed instructions for building and maintaining these systems. He also explores the potential economic and environmental benefits of vertical farming, including the creation of jobs and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Throughout the book, Bailey emphasizes the importance of sustainable agriculture and the need for innovative solutions to address the challenges of feeding a growing global population. Vertical Farming is a pioneering work that continues to inspire and inform contemporary efforts to develop sustainable urban agriculture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gilbert Ellis Bailey
ISBN-10: 1164150332
ISBN-13: 9781164150336
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 78
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d