Brantford to look at modular vertical farming to help ease hunger

A Brantford city councillor suggests modular vertical farming could help address the community’s food insecurity emergency. Mandy Samwell says access to fresh, healthy produce should be available to everyone. However, seasonal limitations, transportation barriers and rising costs make that difficult for many residents. Modular vertical farming is a way the city could increase access to fresh produce, the Ward 5 councillor said. “This might be something we can do to build on our commi