Bryan Ernst was always curious about hydroponics and vertical farming. Now, his farm, Ernessi Farms in Ripon, is poised to become the state’s largest indoor growing facility. Ernst’s passion for vertical framing was amplified during his military service and witnessing urban poverty. Ernst says, “We should be able to use existing urban spaces to produce food.” That’s where the purpose behind the start-up began and has evolved since then. 

Bryan Ernst was always curious about hydroponics and vertical farming. Now, his farm, Ernessi Farms in Ripon, is poised to become the state&rsquo;s largest indoor growing facility. Ernst&rsquo;s passion for vertical framing was amplified during his military service and witnessing urban poverty. Ernst says, &ldquo;We should be able to use existing urban spaces to produce food.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s where the purpose behind the start-up began and has evolved since then.&nbsp;

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