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Additionally, we assess whether providing information on the three production systems alters perceptions and/or WTP, particularly in the case of vertical farming. We conducted Becker-DeGroot-Marschak revealed preference auctions with over 100 participants to determine WTP, where participants were randomly assigned to receive (or not receive) information on the three production systems. Results suggest that consumers generally perceive vertical farming favorably and at comparable levels to greenhouse and field farm production systems for attributes such as safety, quality and cost expectations, yet is viewed as less natural and less likely to be purchased by the average consumer. 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We conducted Becker-DeGroot-Marschak revealed preference auctions with over 100 participants to determine WTP, where participants were randomly assigned to receive (or not receive) information on the three production systems. Results suggest that consumers generally perceive vertical farming favorably and at comparable levels to greenhouse and field farm production systems for attributes such as safety, quality and cost expectations, yet is viewed as less natural and less likely to be purchased by the average consumer. 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