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A Little Bit About Vertical Acres

Vertical Acres is a family owned farm in Northwest Indiana. Dan Hilarides and his family are striving to bring the best produce possible to their local communities by valuing efficiency and sustainability.

Vertical Acres is more than a family-owned farm; it’s a vision for the future of agriculture that Dan Hilarides and his family are passionately crafting. With a strong commitment to efficiency and sustainability, we have implemented state-of-the-art hydroponic techniques that go beyond conventional farming practices. Our mission is to provide local communities with the freshest and highest-quality produce, grown in an environmentally responsible manner. Through Vertical Acres, we aim to be pioneers in shaping the landscape of modern farming, delivering not just crops, but a sustainable and innovative approach to nourishing communities and fostering a healthier planet.

A Little Bit About Vertical Acres

Vertical Acres is a family owned farm in Northwest Indiana. Dan Hilarides and his family are striving to bring the best produce possible to their local communities by valuing efficiency and sustainability.

Vertical Acres is more than a family-owned farm; it’s a vision for the future of agriculture that Dan Hilarides and his family are passionately crafting. With a strong commitment to efficiency and sustainability, we have implemented state-of-the-art hydroponic techniques that go beyond conventional farming practices. Our mission is to provide local communities with the freshest and highest-quality produce, grown in an environmentally responsible manner. Through Vertical Acres, we aim to be pioneers in shaping the landscape of modern farming, delivering not just crops, but a sustainable and innovative approach to nourishing communities and fostering a healthier planet.

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95% Less Water

One head of lettuce requires 2 bottles of water vs 40 bottles of water in traditional farming.

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54-62% Less Energy

Our single layer of LED lights use less kWh/lb. on lettuce than other vertical farming systems.

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Pesticide & Soil Free

Our grow environment is clean and pest free, so we can produce the highest quality lettuce.

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Longer Shelf Life

Our living lettuce arrives with the root attached, leading to crispier, long lasting lettuce.

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