Abstract: A lighting system for a vertical farm can include a plurality of modules configured to be stacked and removably coupled physically and electrically to one another by at least one overhead robot. Each of the plurality of modules can include at least one physical and electrical connector. At least some of the modules can include one or more lighting elements.

Abstract: An automatic vertical farming system may include a frame defining at least one growth area and configured to support a plurality of vertical plant growth structures within the at least one growth area. The system may include at least one robot disposed on a top side of the frame and movably supported by the frame. At least one robot may include at least one tool configured to manipulate the plurality of vertical plant growth structures. The system may include at least one infiltration chamber configured to contain at least one of the plurality of vertical plant growth structures and expose the vertical plant growth structure to an inoculant. The system may include a control system including at least one processor configured to automatically control operation of the at least one robot and the at least one infiltration chamber.