Why can’t we grow all our crops using vertical farming already?

Question

The transition to vertical farming, would IMHO, allow regular farmland to transition to forest — which would help offset carbon — and reduce the cost for regular farmers bc the crops would grown in a more-controlled environment. So, what’s the holdup?

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Answer 1

The main problem is the price, including for the ridiculous amount of electricity needed for artificial light.