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March Indoor Ag Science Cafe Recording Is Now Available!
This presentation 'USDA SBIR Grants Program Overview' was given by Dr. Steven Thomson & Melinda Coffman (USDA NIFA) during our 28th cafe forum on March 30th, 2021
Babylon Micro-Farms Expanding Its Impact With New Partnership
Babylon Micro-Farms makes indoor growing aimed at providing more farm-fresh options for college students. It is now partnering with Harvest Table Culinary Group to bring fresh produce to more colleges
Green Life Farms Breaks Ground On Second Hydroponic Greenhouse
The hydroponic technology allows Green Life Farms to grow leafy greens in oxygenated water – without soil – then harvest and package them in a controlled environment, reducing the risk of contamination and preserving flavor and freshness
AeroFarms To Go Public in $1.2 Billion Spring Valley SPAC Deal
AeroFarms was established in 2004. The company’s goal is to, “Transform agriculture by building and operating environmentally responsible farms throughout the world.”
How Sustenir Group Makes Sustainable Farming Possible In The Island Nation
Undertaking large-scale farming is near to impossible in a country like Singapore with a land area of just 724.2 square kilometers (279.6 square meters)
Greenhouses Can Grow Lettuce And Generate Solar Power: Study
A recent study shows that lettuce can be grown in greenhouses that filter out wavelengths of light used to generate solar power, demonstrating the feasibility of using see-through solar panels in greenhouses to generate electricity
Our Monthly Webinar For April Is “Training The Next Generation of Aquaponic Farmers” From Researcher Sarah Milliken At The University of Greenwich, U.K.
Ms. Milliken will introduce an open access aquaponics curriculum, Aqu@teach, specifically developed for college students with a focus on entrepreneurial and transferable skills
Continuing Education: Urban Agriculture
It’s been 10,000 years since the agricultural revolution gave rise to cities. Agriculture now covers more than half of the world’s habitable land, and is spreading at a rate of about 15 million acres annually
PODCAST: Vertical Farming Podcast - Season 3 Episode 29 - Nicholas Dyner. Nick Is The CEO of Moleaer
In this episode, Harry and Nick discuss Nick’s extensive background working in the water treatment industry
BrightFarms Founder And CEO Reflect On 10 Years of Growing Leafy Greens Indoors And Talk Future Plans
Valued at $6.8bn in the US alone (according to Research&Markets), the market for hydroponically-grown produce is no longer niche
Vertical Farming Startup Oishii Raises $50m In Series A Funding
“We aim to be the largest strawberry producer in the world, and this capital allows us to bring the best-tasting, healthiest berry to everyone.”
JD’S Plant Factory Sparks Children's Early Interest In Agriculture
JD hosted nearly 100 primary school students and their teachers for a field trip at its hydroponic plant factory in the Tongzhou district of Beijing on March 22
Providing Farming Solutions At Every Customer Level
Currently, the company is running a pilot farm in Japan, in collaboration with Kaneya Co., LTD. Kaneya operates the farm, whereas Own Greens patented growing technology is used
Grower Turns To Indoor Saltwater Farming To Grow Sea Beans
Heron grows its sea beans via an indoor saltwater farm using hydroponic technology for a few reasons
Founders Future: A New Fund For Impact Startups
The fund's particularly interested in vertical farming, circular economy, mobility and alternative packaging
Certhon Found In Favor In Proceedings Against Plantlab
Companies receive final decision in patent dispute
AeroFarms And Hortifrut Announce R&D Partnership To Advance The Next Generation of Blueberry And Cranberry Production In Vertical Farms
Together, this R&D partnership will identify and optimize blueberry and cranberry plants for indoor growing, allowing both companies to further expand their knowledge in sustainable farming