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Vertical Farm at Illinois State University

Sector: Rail • Location: Normal, Illinois, United States

Source: Illinois State University News

Project
Completed

The Vertical Farm at Illinois State University officially opened to train students in agriculture and horticulture while serving as a demonstration site for community groups and entrepreneurs. This innovative facility utilizes a repurposed shipping container to grow plants year-round using advanced hydroponic technology, significantly reducing water usage and eliminating the need for pesticides.

Status
Closed
Sector
Rail, Residential, Raw Materials, Road, Commercial, Water Supply and Storage, Education, Government
Location
Normal, Illinois, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Illinois State University News

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The project “Vertical Farm at Illinois State University” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Normal, Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Illinois State University News.

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2026-07-22

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The Vertical Farm at Illinois State University officially opened to train students in agriculture and horticulture while serving as a demonstration site for community groups and entrepreneurs. This innovative facility utilizes a repurposed shipping container to grow plants year-round using advanced hydroponic technology, significantly reducing water usage and eliminating the need for pesticides.

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Agriculture

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United States of America (USA)

State

Illinois

City

Normal

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Illinois State University News

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Rail, Residential, Raw Materials, Road, Commercial, Water Supply and Storage, Education, Government

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2025-05-06

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