Area 2 Farms in Arlington, Virginia has transformed a Vacant Office space into an indoor farm, growing greens, herbs, and root vegetables using a vertical farming system called Silo. With high-rise office spaces remaining empty, landlords are open to new ideas. The farm offers subscription delivery of fresh vegetables to urbanites and aims to create new green jobs, beautify spaces, and provide fresh food to local communities. The article also highlights the potential of indoor farming in utilizing unoccupied office spaces and addressing the issue of food production in urban areas.
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