How 16 Acres Of Organic Produce Are Watered From Thin Air In California Drought

Irvine, Calif. – Advancing their efforts towards water conservation and sustainability, USDA Certified Organic vertical farm, Urban Produce has installed Skywell’s commercial-grade “air water” system. Skywell’s state-of-the-art technology harnesses moisture from the air and converts it into clean, filtered water, which Urban Produce now uses to water their 16-acre vertical farm.

With Skywell, Urban Produce is revolutionizing the way they source their water. Urban Produce’s patented High Density Vertical Growing System is synced with an intelligent, integrated watering process that ultimately allows them to grow 16 acres of organic produce using 93% less water than conventional farming. With the implementation of the Skywell unit, Urban Produce now has an even more sustainable solution.

“At Urban Produce, we are constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to sustainability,” commented President & CEO Ed Horton, who plans to build 50 Urban Farms in the next five years. “The installation of the Skywell unit advances our efforts towards water conservation and positions us at the forefront of sustainable agriculture.”

Skywell’s industrial-sized 100N model produces approximately 100 gallons of sustainable water each day. The system uses innovative technology to draw ambient air into the unit where it undergoes a process similar to nature’s very own water cycle — moisture is collected and then purified using a rigorous multi-filter process, along with the introduction of ultraviolet and ozone exposure between storage and use.

The Skywell will integrate with Urban Produce’s hydroponic High Density Vertical Growing System by supplying its intelligent watering station with Skywell’s sustainable “air water.” The watering station is able to dispense a specified dose of water and organic nutrients, while tailoring doses to each plant’s individual needs. Skywell’s “air water” and Urban Produce’s tailored watering system provide a solution to water conservation efforts by eliminating water waste.

Businesses around the world have long sought ways to reduce their carbon footprint, but with today’s frequent droughts and global water crisis, businesses and consumers alike must also think about their water footprint. The installation of the Skywell unit allows Urban Produce to greatly decrease their already minimal use of California’s depleted water supply. Both Urban Produce and Skywell have plans to implement their sustainable alternatives on a national scale. 

For more information, please visit www.urbanproduce.com or www.skywell.com

ABOUT URBAN PRODUCE

Located in Irvine, Ca, Urban Produce grows a variety of USDA Certified Organic microgreens, wheatgrass, basils, herbs, and leafy greens using their patented High Density Vertical Growing System which combines state-of-the-art technology and hydroponics. Their vertical CAE (Controlled Environmental Agriculture) facility allows them to produce living, organic produce year round, in natural or artificial light, above or below ground while using 93% less water and 80% less nutrients than conventional farms producing similar yields. Urban Produce further differentiates itself from conventional farms by packaging and selling living products, still rooted and harnessing nutrients. Their mission is to bring Urban Farms to communities across the nation, thus stimulating economies and creating local jobs all while reducing agriculture's carbon footprint and its dependency on oil. Urban Produce will build 100 Urban Farms across the nation within the next 3-5 years. For more information, please visit: www.urbanproduce.com, or connect with Urban Produce on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

ABOUT SKYWELL

Skywell is changing the way that people and communities think about drinking water with innovative air water technology that makes water from the air around us. Based in Los Angeles, Skywell was founded by entrepreneurial business leaders who seek to make a positive impact in the world through the power of business. Skywell’s growing team of forward-thinking employees embraces the company’s vision to achieve continued innovation, industry leadership and a smaller water footprint for humankind. For more information, please visit Skywell.com, or connect with Skywell on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@Skywell_Inc), YouTube and Google+.

Source: Urban Produce