The Stream (with Will & Tom)

Ep 7: Vertical farming, water and Pitbull with Mike Zelkind

Will Sarni & Tom Freyberg Season 1 Episode 7

Mike Zelkind, co-founder and CEO of 80 Acres Farms joins Will Sarni and Tom Freyberg to discuss the rise in vertical/urban farming leading to a food revolution. As well as talking about why vertical farms can save over 95% of water compared to traditional farming processes, Mike answers the often asked question over economics. Oh, and American rapper, Pitbull.

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