Headquartered in Morehead, Kentucky, AppHarvest is building some of America's largest greenhouses, combining conventional agriculture techniques with today’s technology to grow non-GMO, chemical-free produce. Their first greenhouse in Morehead, Kentucky, will span 60 acres. The facility will use 90% less water than traditional open-field agriculture. A technological marvel, their closed-loop water system utilizes a 10-acre rainwater retention pond and creates zero agricultural runoff. Their goal is to promote a future of sustainable change in the agriculture industry. Their controlled environment facilities reduce water consumption and eliminate pesticides, reducing their impact on the planet. AppHarvest has created a framework to sell and distribute their fruits and veggies to the top 25 grocers nationally and bring a significant amount of agricultural production back to the United States. Located within a day’s drive of 70% of the U.S. population, their base in Appalachia allows them to pick their fruits and veggies when they’re ripe and reduce diesel use in transportation by 80%. Their Company combines conventional agricultural techniques with cutting-edge technology and is addressing key issues including improving access for all to nutritious food, farming more sustainably, building a home-grown food supply, and increasing investment in Appalachia. The Company’s 60-acre Morehead, KY facility is among the largest indoor farms in the U.S.
