E486 – Current & Critical – Shondell Sabad, Discover the Evolution of Farming: Vertical Solutions for Local Food Production
“A rising tide lifts all boats, right? And the food security issue that could be coming down the pipe requires a lot of different solutions.”
Shondell touches on the significance of technology in vertical farming and how collaboration with a tech provider from Montreal has been pivotal in their organization’s journey. Shondell elaborates on the challenges of securing funding and the importance of proving their business model to investors and retailers. He also shares the advantages of controlling the farming environment entirely indoors, which leads to predictable yields and reduced dependence on weather conditions—a traditional challenge in agriculture. Shondell also explains their pilot to full-scale operations growth and shares his insights on Alberta’s agri-tech sector, emphasizing our province’s potential thanks to abundant energy resources and our innovative spirit.