Exactly this. A lettuce grown in California that's shipped to NYC is going to be incredibly low in 'benefits'. IMO vertical farms do have a role in the future a

Exactly this. A lettuce grown in California that's shipped to NYC is going to be incredibly low in 'benefits'. IMO vertical farms do have a role in the future and that is to swap out lettuce/leafy greens/herbs grown on a traditional farm to something more calorie efficient, local leafy greens grown in cities and towns.