Pioneering Agricultural Research Center Opens in The Hague

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / June 10, 2024 / Infinite Acres, a subsidiary of 80 Acres Farms, has launched a groundbreaking research center at its headquarters in The Hague. This center aims to accelerate growth in the vertical farming industry.

For nearly a decade, 80 Acres Farms has led the vertical farming sector, supplying fresh produce to over 1,500 retail locations across the eastern United States. The new Infinite Acres Field Lab and Experience Center, located near Dutch high-tech greenhouses, will serve as a hub for innovation and sustainable solutions.

Tisha Livingston, CEO of Infinite Acres, emphasizes the importance of collaboration in driving innovation to address global challenges. The center will bring together researchers, experts from partner companies like Siemens and Signify, and student researchers from institutions such as Wageningen University and TU Delft.

Dirk De Bilde, CEO of Siemens Nederland, highlighted the role of digitalization and AI in transforming food production to meet the demands of a growing population and climate change. The new facility represents a milestone in collaborative efforts toward a sustainable future.