The Vertical Farm project is a partnership between the College of Applied Science and Technology, the Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Sustainability. Something especially unique about the Vertical Farm is that it is entirely climate-controlled regardless of the outside temperature or weather. Vertical Farm at Illinois State UniversityThe container holds 256 individual, 7-foot-long towers, which hang vertically from hooks. The Vertical Farm allows for that and supports their desire to learn about a new way of farming.”Moving forward, Kopsell is excited about the variety of educational opportunities that the Vertical Farm could provide. The Vertical Farm is partnering with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality to grow herbs, including cilantro, basil, and parsley for consumption in the dining halls on campus.