Winter has returned to Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, but the site of Canada's most northern vertical farming project is growing more fresh produce than ever.Enclosed within a 20-ft shipping container, this form of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) precisely controls every variable, from temperature, humidity and light, to irrigation and nutrients, while growing in soilless media. Solar panels and windturbines power the grow pod, with diesel as a backup.For remote northern communities, access to fresh produce is scarce and the price point is high. A head of lettuce is often sold for up to $14.00, and it is close to rotten by the time it reaches local markets.
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