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AppHarvest, USDA Partner To Expand Educational Container Farm Program
Located at Breathitt High School in Jackson, Ky., the retrofitted shipping container allows students to grow and provide fresh leafy greens to their classmates and those in need in their community
“Sharing Technology Is The Only Way The Industry Will Grow”
Lack of this might lead to farmers being susceptible to misleading information, using ineffective technologies, which I’ve seen many people suffering from.
International Webinar On Urban Farming - Soilless Cultivation
27th January 2021, between 9 am to 1 pm IST
Commercial Urban Farming Course
Agritecture is bringing our knowledge from advising clients on the key best practices for CEA online!
The Mexican Tec Graduates Who Are Using Vertical Farming To Eradicate Hunger
Vertical farms use 90% less water than traditional agriculture and can meet the challenge of feeding more than 9 billion people
How Vertical Farms Could Be Ready To Take-Off
Carried out by the John Innes Centre, the University of Bristol, and the aeroponic technology provider LettUs Grow, the study identifies future research areas needed to accelerate the sustainable growth of vertical farming using aeroponic systems
JPFA Offering Online Training Course On Plant Factories
The Japan Plant Factory Association is starting a new online English-language training course on Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting (PFAL) in February and is receiving applications now
Université de Sherbrooke Students Create Greener Greenhouse
Three engineering students at l'Université de Sherbrooke spent three years designing and building their perfect greenhouse
Grow Plants Indoors All Year Long With Hydroponics
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. Usually, hydroponic production is done indoors, but it is also an excellent method for gardeners with a balcony or limited access to gardening space outdoors
Diving Into Aquaponics
Aquaponics, a method of raising crops and fish in an all-water, soilless environment, presented a fun challenge to Aquaponics Club co-founders Jonathan Dong ’21 and Robbie Rioux ’21
Inside AgTech Startup Evergreens Farms' Scalable Vertical Farms
Unlike typical hydroponic farming, Evergreens has a unique irrigation system that allows plants to grow in dense environments, which speeds up their growth cycle. The plants are grown in stacks, either next to each other or vertically atop one another
Research And Indoor Farming University Network
The Indoor Farming University Network (IFUN) aims to create a space for strategic communication in the indoor farming industry between research departments and universities across the world
US - AppHarvest Expands Educational Container Farm Program For Eastern Kentucky Students
The Rowan County container farm joins AppHarvest’s inaugural container farm serving Shelby Valley High School students in Pike County. Both are part of AppHarvest’s high school AgTech program, which provides Eastern Kentucky students with knowledge about the importance of eating healthy and hands-on experience growing fruits and vegetables in high-tech environments
Register For ERASMUS + ECVET PONICS VET LAUNCH - Friday, October 16th
Erasmus plus helps the CEA industry grow with free online vocational training courses in hydroponics for the technician level profile
USA: GEORGIA - Fresh Vegetables From UNG's Garden Feed Lumpkin County Students
A portion of the summer produce was frozen for future use, which helped the school's finances this academic year. Knight-Brown explained the school nutrition program's budget has suffered because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Home Hydroponics Guide Released From Cornell University
For people looking for a new project, building a home hydroponic system can be a great way to add some fresh, tasty and aesthetically pleasing greens to the home
WEBINAR: Stephen Ritz In Conversation With Charles Platkin - Wed, June 17 - 9:30-10:30 AM EST
Free webinar with NYC Food Policy Center - Wednesday, June 17, 9:30 - 10:30 am EST - talking all things health, education, wellness, school garden to school cafe, policy and urban farming
How Sodexo, Ford, And Others Use Sustainable Farming As CSR Platforms
More than ever, it’s important for companies to show that they don’t only just care for their customers and employees, but for the health, well-being, and prosperity of their community as well
Agri-Tech Students Investigate Potential Soilless Growing Systems To Aid Food Security
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without using soil, in which plants are grown with only their roots exposed to nutrient solutions, and may also be supported by inert material such as coconut coir or vermiculite
How Could AI Improve Controlled Environment Agriculture?
The use of artificial intelligence in the production of controlled environment crops has the potential to grow crops more quickly and efficiently