ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Living Technologies International (GLTi) announces establishing two pilot indoor urban farms, one at FoodLink, a regional food bank in Rochester, NY, and a second at Cornell University's New York State Agricultural Experimental Station in Geneva, NY. These indoor farms are using GLTi's patented vertical design layouts patented and organic food producing process for growing food indoors.
GLTi's vertical growing technology is capable of producing over 2000 pounds of tomatoes in a year with a foot print of 16 sq ft and 48 sq ft of growing space using an A-Frame System with patented food grade stainless panels. These pilot systems will give GLTi the documentation for food production capabilities and also demonstrate the economic viability of these indoor food factories.
George Irwin, GLTi's CEO says, "GLTi's is pleased to introduce these two pilot programs in the Rochester area. Our goal goes beyond food production. By implementing a sustainable community program centered on indoor food production, we combine mentoring, empowerment, and education; as we create career opportunities by utilizing indoor food farming to help transform neighborhoods in the process."
Tom Ferraro, FoodLink's CEO says, "Our vision is to build a Hunger-Free Community. We want to create a sustainable regional food system in which every individual has access to nutritious food and is empowered with the tangible skills to lead a healthy and productive life. It is our belief that widespread indoor food factories in urban environments can help us reach our vision."
Gary Harman, professor at Cornell University says, "There is large potential for producing food using GLTs stainless steel panel system, especially with the right growing medium. We are producing large, healthy tomatoes, squash and other food plants in these systems.
About Green Living Technologies International, LLC (GLTi)
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