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Feb. 21, 2025

S11E156 Rick Langille/Harvest Today - Harvest Wall 2.0: Engineering t…

Ever wondered how vertical farming could revolutionize food production and make fresh, flavorful produce more accessible? In this enlightening conversation with Rick Langille, CEO of Harvest Today , we explore the cutting-edg...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Dickson Despommier - A Vertical Farming Podcast Tribute

In this special tribute episode of The Vertical Farming Podcast , I honor the life and legacy of Dr. Dickson Despommier, the visionary who laid the foundation for vertical farming as we know it today. His book, The Vertical F...

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Jan. 24, 2025

S11E154 Jessica Fong/Common Farms - Microgreens and Mega Dreams: Comm…

Ever wondered how to start a vertical farm in a city with limited space and resources? Jessica Naomi Fong's journey with Common Farms in Hong Kong is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and customer-focused growth. Jessi...

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Jan. 10, 2025

S11E153 Per Lysaa/Intravision Group AS - Gravity Flow: The Secret Beh…

Ever wondered how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing indoor farming? I've got the inside scoop on the latest innovations that are changing the game. In this episode of the Vertical Farming Podcast, host Harry Duran si...

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Dec. 29, 2024

S11E152 Simon Wardle/Gooddrop Ltd - Sustainable Cotton: A New Era in …

Ever wondered how vertical farming could revolutionize the cotton industry? I sat down with Simon Wardle, CEO of Gooddrop, to explore this groundbreaking concept. Simon Wardle brings a unique perspective to vertical farming, ...

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Dec. 16, 2024

S11E151 Daryl Urbanski/Best Business Coach - Agrocapsules & Oasis: A …

Are you tired of the rat race and dreaming of a self-sufficient lifestyle? In this episode, I chat with Daryl Urbanski, a seasoned entrepreneur and advocate for personal sovereignty. Daryl's journey from a challenging upbring...

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Dec. 6, 2024

S11E150 Alexander Jaworski/GreenHub - Building a Sustainable Future: …

Are you curious about how vertical farming could revolutionize agriculture and address global food challenges? Join me as I explore this fascinating topic with Alexander Jaworski, co-founder of GreenHub , who brings a wealth ...

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Nov. 28, 2024

S11E149 Gretchen Schimelpfenig/Controlled Environment Agriculture - B…

Are you still manually turning your greenhouse lights on and off? Discover how integrated control systems can revolutionize your vertical farming operations. Join me as I sit down with Gretchen Schimelpfenig, a leading expert...

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Nov. 8, 2024

S11E148 Floris Berghout/Viemose DGS - From Greenhouses to Global Impa…

Are you ready to explore the intersection of technology and agriculture with insights from a seasoned expert? Join me as I sit down with Floris Berghout, CEO of Viemose DGS, a leader in the horticulture industry. Floris bring...

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Nov. 1, 2024

S11E147 Daniel Bosman/Our Greenery - From Surfboards to Vertical Farm…

Are you tired of bland supermarket produce that lacks flavor and nutrition? Join me as I dive into a conversation with Daniel Bosman, the innovative founder of Our Greenery, who is revolutionizing the way we think about food ...

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Oct. 25, 2024

S11E146 Jacob Savageau/FarmBox Foods - FarmBox’s Mission-Driven Growt…

Are you curious about the challenges and triumphs of building a business in the vertical farming industry? Join me as I sit down with Jacob, the COO of FarmBox Foods, who shares his journey from firefighting to entrepreneursh...

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Oct. 18, 2024

S11E145 Mattias Karls/Direct Carbon - The Importance of Carbon Captur…

In this episode, I speak with Mattias Karls, a seasoned entrepreneur hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. Mattias shares his journey from the heartland of Sweden to becoming a serial entrepreneur, starting right after his universi...

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Sept. 27, 2024

S11E144 Juan Gabriel Succar/Verde Compacto - The Secrets of Container…

In this episode, I speak with Juan Gabriel Succar, the Co-founder of Verde Compacto , as he returns to share the latest developments in the world of vertical farming. Since our last conversation in 2022, Juan and his team hav...

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Sept. 20, 2024

S11E143 Elmar Mair/Neatleaf - AI Crop Management Powered by Neatleaf’…

In this episode, I speak with Elmar Mair, the CEO and founder of Neatleaf . Elmar shares his fascinating journey from growing up in the Italian countryside to becoming a leader in the vertical farming industry. We dive into h...

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Sept. 6, 2024

IoT in Indoor Farming - Junell Abdi of GEIA.AI

Explore how IoT technology is transforming indoor farming. Discover innovative solutions for automation, efficiency, and sustainability in agriculture, as discussed by Junell Abdi of GEIA.AI

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Aug. 31, 2024

S11E141 Scott Massey/Anu - How Anu is Transforming Health Through Hom…

 In this episode, I speak with Scott Massey, the CEO and co-founder of Anu , who returns to share his journey and the exciting developments since our last conversation. Scott dives into the evolution of Anu, formerly known a...

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Aug. 23, 2024

VFPs10 – Bonus Episode

In this episode, I speak with you directly, sharing some exciting updates and a sneak peek into what's coming up for season eleven of the Vertical Farming podcast. After wrapping up season ten, I wanted to take a moment to …

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Aug. 18, 2024

S11E140 Chris Corkery/Hundred Acre - From NYC Chef to Wisconsin indoo…

In this episode, I speak with Chris Corkery, the founder and CEO of Hundred Acre, who shares his journey from being a chef in New York City to starting a vertical farm in Milwaukee. Chris talks about the early mornings …

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Aug. 9, 2024

S11E139 Stefan Hey/vGreens - Why Strawberries? vGreens and Stefan Hey…

In this episode, I speak with Stefan Hey, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at vGreens. We reminisce about our initial meeting at Vertifarm in Dortmund and the fascinating dinner conversations that led to a deeper connecti...

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Aug. 2, 2024

S11E138 Kendra Armstrong/Crop Convergence - How Crop Convergence is T…

In this episode, I speak with Kendra Armstrong, the Co-Founder and CEO of Crop Convergence. Kendra shares her journey from growing up on a family farm in Indiana to becoming a startup founder in the agtech industry. We dive i...

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July 28, 2024

S10E137 Max Knight and Eric Roth/Rooted Robotics - From Seed to Harve…

In this episode, I speak with Max Knight and Eric Roth, the Co-founders of Rooted Robotics . We dive into their journey from meeting at a large-scale vertical farm to starting their own company focused on affordable automatio...

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July 12, 2024

S10E136 Jesper Hansen/YesHealth - From History Major to Leading an As…

In this episode, I speak with Jesper Hansen, the Chief Commercial Officer at YesHealth. Jesper shares his unique journey from studying history in Denmark to becoming a key player in the vertical farming industry in Taiwan. We...

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June 21, 2024

S10E135 Edwin McClure/Bio520 - A Vertical Farming Solution 10 Million…

In this episode, I speak with Edwin McClure, CEO of Bio520, who shares his journey from finance to the world of indoor agriculture. Edwin's story is one of passion and perseverance, moving from Miami to San Diego, and eventua...

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June 15, 2024

S10E134 Rick Langille/Harvest Today - The Secret to Unlocking Nutrien…

In this episode, I speak with Rick Langille, the Founder and CEO of Harvest Today . Rick's journey from growing up on a farm in Manitoba to becoming a serial entrepreneur in the manufacturing and electronics industries is not...

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