Having vertical farms in the midst of cities could also help to make us more aware of how our food is produced, says Falagan. Pasona Urban Farm, for example, wasn"t just for show – it allowed office workers to harvest their own food at work, which the company hoped would improve both their mental and physical health. Falagan says that having a closer connection with where our food comes from might encourage consumers to be more careful with food waste, too. "If people know how much goes into producing our food," she says, "then maybe they will think twice about throwing it out."