Vertical Farming: Uh, the future?

[reddawn]

This is the dumbest thing I've seen in a while. Is our understanding of biology so poor that we really think "organic" farming could occur without bugs? Who pollinates the flowers? And I'm confused about the light source that will make these plants grow? Anyone who has ever lived in a big city can tell you that big buildings cast big shadows

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Artificial <s>insemination</s> pollination

[walktheplank]

Is our understanding of biology so poor that we really think "organic" farming could occur without bugs?

Two options:

1. "In the greenhouse, pollination is accomplished by electric vibrators (battery or 110 volt), electric toothbrushes, mist blowers, striking the overhead wires with a broom handle while walking down the rows or automatic systems which shake the overhead wires either longitudinally or across the wires.

The electric vibrators manufactured for the purpose are normally more effective than the lower vibrating frequency of the electric toothbrushes. Both are time consuming."

2. "Bumble bee colonies are shipped to growers in completely maintenance-free hives. The housing is made of solid, recyclable cardboard with a moisture resistant coating. The hive has two flight openings. The standard flight opening is used under normal conditions. A tapered tube is attached to hole no. 2 which creates a lock in system. When this valve is open, the bumble bees can enter, but are unable to get out. This is a convenient option if the

Re: Artificial <s>insemination</s> pollination

[reddawn]

Goes to show you what I know.

Solo sex for plants

[walktheplank]

Perhaps they could do a cross-promotion with Good Vibrations. Batteries not included.

[beer_retard]

So hey, how's the coffee thing going for you? I will be down in your neck of the woods from July 25-27 for the Oregon Brewer's Festival. I have a "press credential" so I'll be going to all kinds of masturbatory brewer's events and drinking for free. I also have 20 tokens given to me by a co-worker. You and J are welcome to some of them if you have the time to spare. It's a kid friendly event, so bring Maya! Hope to see you when I'm down there. Also, my favorite female-fronted black metal band, Ludicra, is playing in town when I'm there. It's going to be a memorable trip.