In Charlotte, an indoor vertical farm at the Innovation Barn is positioning itself as an alternative to traditional outdoor growing by moving lettuce production into shipping containers and using a controlled, water-powered system designed to limit outside exposure.

Babylon Micro-Farms works with commercial organizations looking to grow fresh produce directly inside their facilities through hydroponic farming systems designed for year-round indoor cultivation. The company says the conversation around food access is changing across industries traditionally dependent on long supply chains and centralized sourcing models.