The Association for Vertical Farming e. V. (AVF) is the global, non-profit organization that enables international exchange and cooperation in order to accelerate the development of the Indoor/Vertical Farming industry.
Founded in Munich, Germany on July 18, 2013, it initially focused on mapping global urban farms and creating a glossary to simplify vertical farming methods for newcomers.
The AVF hosts summits, workshops, and info days and collaborates with other organizations around the world.
Vision
The AVF acknowledges that vertical farming in its current state can provide access to fresh, safe, and sufficient food, independent of climate and location. In the decades to come, where overpopulation and severe planetary changes challenge our current way of life, vertical farming will become a necessary solution in global food production.
History
Date Event2019, MayFifth AVF Summit, Oslo, Norway2018, SeptemberFourth AVF Summit Hong Kong2017, SeptemberThird AVF Summit in conjunction with the University of the District of Columbia’s Agricultural Summit Washington D.C., U.S. 2016, June 13 Second AVF Summit Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2015, May 9–10 First AVF Summit Beijing, China 2014, December 5–6 First Collaborative Design workshop in New York City, U.S. 2014 September First Vertical Farming Glossary was released publicly 2014, July 8 First Vertical Farming infoday in Munich, Germany 2014 March AVF launched a new website with an interactive online map displaying over 150 Vertical and Urban Farming locations 2013 July 18 Foundation of the AVF in Munich, Germany
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