Vertical Farming Podcast
Harry Duran
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Vertical farming is a revolutionary approach to produce production leveraging controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology and systems in innovative ways. It facilitates production of huge quantities of nutritious and quality fresh food without relying on favorable weather, high water usage, skilled labor, and high soil fertility. This ensures reliable yield and consistency in crop production year-round with climate control, and no effects of external environment factors such as diseases, pests, or predator attacks.
Join Harry Duran, Host of the Apple-recommended Podcast Junkies and Founder of FullCast, as he explores the world of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). Tune in every week for fascinating conversations with CEOs, Founders and luminaries from the exciting and fast-growing world of Vertical Farming.
If you've been interested in the world of Indoor AgTech and want to hear inspiring stories from the innovators on the frontlines of this fast-moving industry, then this most definitely the show for you!
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Vertical Farming Podcast
May 4, 2023
S8E95: Marcos Enriquez / ISIFarmer - ISIFarmer's Urban Farming Movement: Cultivating Health, Community, and Sustainability
Episode Summary
In this episode, Marcos Enriquez, Founder of ISIFarmer, discusses his passion for vertical farming and his company's innovative approach to urban farming. He focuses on the challenges and opportunities of their urban farmer co-working platform, SI Farmer, which aims to provide fresh, healthy, and locally grown produce to urban consumers. Marcos explains how ISIFarmer is leading the charge in the vertical farming movement by using a box theory to create a controlled environment for each farmer, partnering with suppliers, and training farmers for consistent quality. He also shares his vision for expanding the business and scaling it in different cities and places where there is a demand for locally grown products.Thanks to Our Sponsors
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Use promo code 'VFP' to receive 20% your registrationKey Takeaways
* Discover how vertical farming can provide fresh and healthy produce to urban consumers
* Learn how ISIFarmer is leading the charge in vertical farming with its SI Farmer platform
* Find out how ISIFarmer is using a box theory to create a completely controlled environment for each urban farmer
* Understand the challenges and opportunities associated with vertical farming through Marcos Enriquez's insights
* Explore the potential for growth and expansion in the vertical farming industry
* Hear about ISIFarmer's consulting work with the city of Malaga and its plans for international investment and expansion
Tweetable Quotes
"The latest probably was a blockchain company that I built to do the traceability of vegetables from seed to plate. And that didn't really have too much involved with sharing. But I did manage to see that there was a big, big problem with all the agri food supply chain from start to finish. And that made me look into it a lot further."
"We started with a minimal viable product that we've produced ourselves in different places. And now we're working on the construction of the final or the first co-working vertical farming co-working in Madrid. It's about 400. It will have the capability of doing all four areas that we think are essential."
"Well, obviously the biggest challenge is what you said basically is training the Duran farmers and making sure that the produce is high quality and comes out with the help of all these urban farmers, local uber farmers. So that's going to be the big challenge."Resources Mentioned
Marcos' Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosenriquez/?locale=es_ES
Marcos' Website - https://isifarmer.com/
Marcos' Twitter - https://twitter.com/marcosenriquez
Marcos' Email - me@isifarmer.comConnect With Us
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Vertical Farming Podcast
May 10, 2023
S8E96: Jonathan Murray / Adapt Agtech - From Banker to Farmer: Ottawa's Thriving Tech and Farming Scene
Episode Summary
Join us for an engaging conversation with Jonathan Murray, co-founder, and CEO of Adapt Agtech, where we delve into his remarkable journey in the booming vertical farming industry. With a diverse background spanning banking, clean tech, defense, and Medtech, Murray shares how he leveraged his experience to navigate regulations and find solutions to complex problems. We explore Adapt Agtech's growth and its unique focus on producing gourmet mushrooms in hyper-local environments, including the company's hybrid business model and its plans for expansion into the US market. Jonathan also shares his thoughts on the future of urban agriculture, sustainability, and the importance of bringing new talent into the industry. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the fascinating world of vertical farming and sustainable agriculture.Thanks to Our Sponsors
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Use promo code 'VFP' to receive 20% your registrationKey Takeaways
* Discover how Adapt is leading the way in the booming vertical farming industry with their focus on mushrooms
* Learn about the journey of founding Forage Hyperfoods and the importance of local mushroom production
* Explore how Adapt Agtech navigated complex regulations and developed a hybrid business model for vertical farming
* Find out about the colorful packaging and recipes of Hardy Foods, Adapt Agtech's retail product line
* Understand how Adapt Agtech is expanding into the US market and developing a platform for urban agriculture
* Hear Jonathan’s thoughts on bringing new people into the industry to solve the world's biggest problems
Tweetable Quotes
"We activated a new restaurant in the city of Toronto called The Butcher Chef. As you can imagine, a lot of meat at The Butcher Chef, and they're using mushrooms as an entire dish. It looks like a bouquet of mushrooms, and it's a standalone main course. That's pretty incredible to see."
"We're trying to advance access to sustainable food. That's the mission of the company. And we're supported from Impact funds, which is awesome because they believe that that's the ultimate goal.”
“We are averaging zero food spoilage because if we overgrow, we're donating to community kitchens and food banks. So not only do we have space in our containers to grow and sell and be a commercial enterprise and make money, for sure, but we're also reserving portions of those growers to donate"Resources Mentioned
Jonathan's Website - https://www.adapt.ag/
Jonathan's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-murray-74747813/
Jonathan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adaptagtech/
Jonathan's Twitter - https://twitter.com/AdaptAgtech
Jonathan's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adaptagtech
Jonathan's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@adaptagtechConnect With Us
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Vertical Farming Podcast
2 days ago
S8E97: Alaric Overbey / GreensideUp - Tackling Food Deserts & Feeding Underserved Communities
Episode Summary
Join Alaric Overbey, Director of GreensideUp Farm, as he discusses the transformative potential of vertical farming in addressing food security issues in underserved communities. Through his experiences in traditional farming and his passion for education, Alaric shares valuable insights on healthy eating habits and the innovative micro-farm model developed by GreensideUp Farm. Discover how education, community involvement, and partnerships with local organizations and grocery stores play a vital role in creating a more equitable food system. This eye-opening podcast episode sheds light on the power of vertical farming as a tool for positive societal change and provides inspiration for those interested in sustainable and equitable food systems.Thanks to Our Sponsors
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Use promo code 'VFP' to receive 20% your registrationKey Takeaways
* Discover how Alaric Overbey and Greenside Up Farm are tackling food security issues through vertical farming technology.
* Learn about the innovative micro-farm model that strategically places farms close to the demand for fresh produce.
* Explore the importance of education and community involvement in addressing food access challenges.
* Find out how Greenside Up Farms partners with grocery stores to provide fresh produce directly on their shelves.
* Gain insights into the Local Feed Purchase Program and its impact on local farmers and the community.
* Uncover the transformative project of converting a produce unfriendly grocery store into a vertical grocery farm.
* Understand the significance of education and partnerships with organizations like the Culinary Academy and Nevada Partners.
* Discover how Greenside Up Farms is making a difference in fighting food deserts and promoting a sustainable and equitable food system.
Tweetable Quotes
“I never really even had a real understanding or relationship with food desert. So really going out there and seeing a food desert and then really wanting to kind of do research on the cause of those things, I just started doing a lot of research on food security, what happens to these communities, how it happens to these communities, and then what's being done to fix these communities.”
“Really for a lot of communities, it's really starting off with the education, understanding what food access is and then how do you start to reclaim that and developing a model around that. So it's not just saying, hey, you put a farm over here, you put a grocery store over here in this food desert, it's going to fix the problem. Harry Duran: Sure. And that's what a lot of people think from the outside looking in.”
“And I don't think there's one system that fits all. I think it's a combination of utilizing all of these systems and really using that to address the issue of access to food because there's a very economic aspect of that that a lot of them is missed.”Resources Mentioned
Alaric's Website - https://greensideup.farm
Alaric's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaric-overbey-27248594/
Alaric's Twitter - https://twitter.com/slumgardens
Alaric's Email - alaric@greensideup.farmConnect With Us
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Still To Be Determined
Feb 7, 2021
56: We’re Calling It Brogurt! Talking Vertical Farming
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Matt and Sean talk about vertical farming, Elon and Kimbal Musk, weird super-bowl parties, and share some thoughts on the Babylon 5 resurgence.
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TED Talks Daily
Jan 21, 2020
Are indoor vertical farms the future of agriculture? | Stuart Oda
By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion. How are we going to feed everyone? Investment-banker-turned-farmer Stuart Oda points to indoor vertical farming: growing food on tiered racks in a controlled, climate-proof environment. In a forward-looking talk, he explains how this method can maintain better safety standards, save money, use less water and help us provide for future generations.
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