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IGrow PreOwned 6/1/21 IGrow PreOwned 6/1/21

OnePointOne And Sakata Seed America Aim To Accelerate The Quality And Variety In Vertical Farming

OnePointOne’s system consists of advanced aeroponics and a fleet of robotic growers to perform most of the day-to-day production functions – from planting, to watering, to harvesting

IGrow PreOwned 12/10/20 IGrow PreOwned 12/10/20

Startup of The Month: Unfold

The future of vertical farming begins on the genetic level. That’s the philosophy of Unfold, a Sacramento-based startup focused on innovating fruit and vegetable seeds to better serve indoor growing facilities

IGrow PreOwned 11/20/20 IGrow PreOwned 11/20/20

Increased Demand For Specialty Leafy Greens Drives Creation of Indoor Vegetable Division

Given the rapid growth in vertical farming as well as the development of additional opportunities for leafy greens, we felt it was important to place additional emphasis on serving controlled environment agriculture to fuel its growth globally,” says Tracy Lee, who heads up the new division

IGrow PreOwned 8/18/20 IGrow PreOwned 8/18/20

Vertical Farming Growth Accelerated by Coronavirus

Vertical farms utilize indoor growing facilities that leverage artificial light, reduce dependency on synthetic chemistry and other crop inputs, optimize water use, and allow food growth in challenging environments with limited arable land

IGrow PreOwned 9/26/19 IGrow PreOwned 9/26/19

VIEDO: Interview With Two Partners At True Leaf Market

For almost forty years, True Leaf Market Seed Company has proudly offered the best non-GMO seeds on the market

IGrow PreOwned 9/18/19 IGrow PreOwned 9/18/19

Bejo Zaden And Signify Team Up To Accelerate Breeding of More Seed Varieties

Signify has partnered with Bejo Zaden to accelerate breeding of more seed varieties through a new vertical farm approach to cultivation. In the facility, a large climate-controlled room is equipped with Philips GrowWise Control System to automate control of Philips GreenPower LED dynamic modules

IGrow PreOwned 11/22/18 IGrow PreOwned 11/22/18

"Indoor Growers Lacked Important Seed Knowledge, Limiting Their Businesses"

As indoor agriculture matures, many advanced farms are looking to develop seed programs to improve their farm economics and give them an edge over competitors, especially in leafy greens.

IGrow PreOwned 6/25/18 IGrow PreOwned 6/25/18

Biodegradable Growth And Seed Plug Processed Automatically

Flier Systems, a Dutch automation company for the horticultural industry, has expanded its assortment with the Growcoon dispenser, in which the biodegradable growth and seed plug Growcoon is automatically processed.

IGrow PreOwned 6/18/18 IGrow PreOwned 6/18/18

Seed Supply Company Targets Growing Urban Farming Market

Vegetable and flower seed producer and supplier East-West Seed Co. is planning to expand its portfolio by offering vertical farming solutions such as hydroponic units and smaller greenhouses to urban dwellers.

IGrow PreOwned 4/13/18 IGrow PreOwned 4/13/18

Facts About Microgreens Seeds

"The vast majority of garden seeds will not do for the microgreens gardener. But navigating the seed catalogs will not be intimidating if you know exactly what you're looking for.

IGrow PreOwned 3/9/18 IGrow PreOwned 3/9/18

Arctic Seed Vault Turning 10 Faces 'Unprecedented' Agricultural Challenges

A cavernous bunker on a remote island above the Arctic Circle, where polar bears roam, holds the key to 12,000 years of agriculture but also to food supplies for future generations with countries urged to deposit seed samples there.

IGrow PreOwned 12/17/17 IGrow PreOwned 12/17/17

The Next Great Plague Could Destroy Humanity | Hint: It Starts With The Food

Many scientists believe the next plague that could kill billions of people will find roots in the current food system. This is a largely unrecognized risk to the general population. Consider the scenario from this angle: with a human plague, a person could escape the infected area and remain relatively safe.