Hydroponics Advantages and Disadvantages

There are many challenges that are facing the human species. As the human race advances further into the 21st century, some of the crises and issues we face include a rapidly expanding world population, increasing air pollution and in our water supply, dwindling water resources and climate changes. Another growing issue that we as a race need to address is finding ways to sustain our food supply. As farmable (arable) land becomes scarcer with increasing populations and a scarcity of farmers to help cultivate our lands for crops, finding alternative methods for growing crops to sustain life becomes a pressing concern.

As more traditional methods of farming and food production are declining, people are starting to embrace alternative forms of food growing that are adaptable in both urban and rural areas. Additionally, these alternative forms of farming use all available and sustainable natural resources and helps conserve and preserve our environment. One such alternative farming method that has been increasing in popularity is the use of hydroponic technology. Whether uses to feed single families, neighborhoods or entire communities, farming by use of hydroponic technology is a highly adaptable and sustainable method of producing healthy food crops.