Leaving much of their nomadic hunter-gatherer skills and existence behind them, humans settled down and started domesticating plants and wildlife – farming, in other words – about 11,000 years ago.
And the first obstacle they faced was probably unpredictable weather. Too hot, too cold, pests, too much rain, not enough rain, rain at the wrong time and sabretooth cats. The temperamentality of Mother Nature isn't an issue at Marseni Farm, however.
Located along the South Nation River in Casselman, the new farm currently grows basil and a variety of lettuces and herbs – and they do it in a completely controlled indoor environment.
Covering 10,000 square feet and known as a "vertical farm," Marseni began calculating formulas, crunching data and testing the best way to grow certain crops in April 2023.
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