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GreenFire Energy June Updates: How Geothermal Energy Could Power The Future
We are excited to share the new CNBC video “How Geothermal Energy Could Power the Future
UNITED KINGDOM: The Secret Underground Farm In The Middle of Sheffield With An Important Mission
Mr. Ellis, from Sheffield, has been growing greens beneath the streets of Sheffield's Kelham Island since last December, after developing an interest in sustainable hydroponic growing techniques
How A Malaysian Company Born During The Pandemic Is Championing Harvest-To-Table In Kuala Lumpur
The brainchild of founders Shawn Ng, 28, and Sha G.P., 27, The Vegetable Co. aims to deliver fresh greens within three to four hours after harvest to their customers in various parts of Klang Valley
USA: NEW JERSEY - Newark Farm Trying To Change The World
If the current movement to grow more food in urban settings by high-tech indoor methods follows the path that some predict, Newark's vertical farm on Rome street is the largest indoor farm in the world and will be an important part of the history
Aquaponic Springworks Farm Expands With 26-Year-Old CEO
“I became interested in sustainable agriculture after seeing the impacts of agriculture in the ecosystems around me,” he said. “There was this visceral impact for me. A lot of people don’t get the opportunity to see some of the negative consequences of agriculture and the way that we eat.”
USA: INDIANA - Delaware County Moves Ahead With Economic Incentives For Vertical Farming Company
Living Greens Farm, an indoor produce farmer based out of Minnesota, is looking to turn the space into its next produce facility. The company uses an aeroponics process, also referred to as vertical farming, to produce greens for sale in grocery stores
BrightFarms Forms Research And Development Innovation Hub BrightLabs; Steve Platt And Matt Lingard Comment
BrightLabs places a key focus on developing proprietary and patented ecosystems for plants to thrive, increasing their flavor, yields, and texture in the process
A SPAC Deal Sprouts For AgTech Company Local Bounti: What Investors Should Know
One of the company’s key investors is Cargill which is listed as a strategic partner and will invest in the company as part of the SPAC deal. Cargill will also provide a $200 million debt facility to help with Local Bounti’s expansion plans
Vertical Harvest Collaborates Directly With Chefs Across Jackson
Since its inception, Vertical Harvest Farms has had a special relationship with the chefs of Jackson. The farm works closely with chefs to grow micro and petite greens specifically curated to each restaurant’s menus
Highlighting The Potential of Dutch Horticulture In Vertical Farming
Indoor Farming Holland aims to bring companies together to see where their knowledge can be developed and applied in the vertical farming space. “We’re focusing on the combination of technical solutions with plant science, where Holland has a great proposition.”
VIDEO: Sweden: Growing Food In Umeå In A Freight Farms Shipping Container
Ellen Bergström and Daniel Remes are growing food in Umeå, Sweden to create a resilient and sustainable local food system
Container Farming To Increase Food Security In The Caribbean
As part of our Grow Food Here series, join us for a live conversation with Freight Farmers, Lincoln Deal, and Latesha Gibson from Eeden Farms
VIDEO: Ohio Company Redefines Farming By Going Indoors
Farm Manager Noah Zelkind was working on Wall Street before making the switch to 80 Acres, which houses 20 different growing rooms
USA: BOSTON - 'Space-Age Farming': Agtech Company Looks To Expand In Mass.
The company (Nasdaq: APPH) was founded in 2017 with the mission to modernize the way food is grown and delivered to large enterprises
Need A Reason To Attend? Here Are Five
Zoom Fatigue Is Real Nothing against Zoom! It's helped us all stay connected and kept things going during the last year - and will continue to be an incredible tool moving forward
Vertical Farming For The Future
Beyond providing fresh local produce, vertical agriculture could help increase food production and expand agricultural operations as the world’s population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050
Food Is Poised To Get A Lot More Expensive, But It Doesn’t Have To
Today, with inflation on the rise, we need to consider what we can do to ensure the cost of a healthy diet stays within reach. There are two broad approaches. The first is to reduce poverty. The second is to reduce the cost of food.
USA - FLORIDA: Finn Farms Begins Production At Babcock Ranch
The goal is to naturally grow produce year-round without fighting Florida’s humidity, and one company did it with 95% less water than traditional agriculture
Polygreens Podcast Episode: 31 - Richard Vollebregt - Part 2
In this episode, Joe and Nick continue interviewing Richard Vollebregt, President & CEO of Cravo Equipment Ltd, a company that develops retractable roof production systems to enhance berry, cherry, cannabis and vegetable production for growers worldwide
Nature Fresh Farms Wins Big In The Tomato Category At This Year’s Leamington Greenhouse Vegetable Awards
The Greenhouse Competitions has been a local event that Nature Fresh Farms looks forward to every year and is always proud of placing and especially honored to earn top spots for some of their favorite varieties!