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Kalera CEO Makes an Impact on the Future of Farming
When he enrolled in North Carolina State University’s College of Management, Daniel Malechuk (’03) didn’t picture himself working in the food industry, but he couldn’t be more proud today of his role in the future of sustainable farming
Four Storeys Up, A Commercial Vegetable Garden Thrives In A Converted Sears Warehouse
Growing food on roofs represents the future of farming, especially in these pandemic times, says Mohamed Hage, Lufa’s chief executive officer, who co-founded the company with his wife, Lauren Rathmell
Future of Farming: Vertical Harvest Announces Plans For New Location In Westbrook, Maine
Maine’s first vertical farm, Vertical Harvest, is dedicated to jobs serving the underemployed population and enhancing community access to exceptional farm-fresh foods year-round using less land, water, and fuel
Selfridges To Grow Fresh Produce In-Store With Infarm
The move comes as part of Infarm’s global expansion, which is backed by a $100 million Series B funding round, and has seen Infarm partner with M&S, Farmdrop and now Selfridges in the UK, and retailers across ten markets including the US, Canada, France, Germany, and Japan
Salmonella Has Found A Way To Evade Plant Defenses
The invaded plant does not show any obvious signs of infection, and the pathogens cannot be simply rinsed off, which means they can easily jump to people