Farming tactics are evolving due to weather challenges

KEARNY N.J. (KYMA, KECY/ CBS) - Some farmers have moved their crops indoors due to weather conditions and other factors that have destroyed their crops in the past.

Bowery Farming Executive Katie Seawell gave an inside look of their indoor farm.

The agricultural products grow in special trays that are stacked from floor to ceiling.

LED lighting is used to grow the crops and the process uses 95 percent less water than regular farming methods.

Indoor farming is preferred to traditional means due to its protection against the elements and pests, along with no need to use pesticide on the crops.

Another benefit is that the company places these farms close to urban areas which helps get these products on local shelves within 48 to 72 hours.

Cornell University agricultural professor stated that indoor farming can leave a bigger carbon footprint and waste more energy in comparison to regular farming methods if renewable energy is not used.