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Aug. 25, 2023

S9E108: Mary Kathryn Scala / Freight to Plate - Transforming Shipping…

Like a modern-day agricultural alchemist, Mary Kathryn Scala co-founder of Freight to Plate, turns shipping containers into havens of verdant growth. In our conversation, Mary Kathryn walks us through her journey from the bus...

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Aug. 18, 2023

S9E107: Nick Bateman / GrowPura - How Clean Room Tech, Robotics, and …

Unlock the future of modern agriculture with Nick Bateman, Executive Chairman at GrowPura. Nick, a seasoned veteran in the high tech business sphere, uncovers the exciting blend of clean room technology, robotics, and artific...

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Aug. 11, 2023

S8E106: Christine Zimmermann-Loessl / Association for Vertical Farmin…

Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show Christine Zimmermann-Loessl, Chairwoman at Association for Vertical Farming. Association for Vertical Farming (AVF for short) is an internationall...

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July 28, 2023

S8E105: Michael Sichenzia / Go Global Advisors - The Deal and PR Blue…

Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show Michael Sichenzia. Michael is the Managing Director at Go Global Advisors and today, he shares his passion for bringing food to communities and wh...

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July 14, 2023

S8E104: Sepehr Achard / iGrow News - From Finance to Farming: My iGro…

A fascinating voyage from the fashion capital of the world to the cutting edge of agricultural technology is what we have in store for you. We bring you the riveting tale of Sepehr Achard, the CEO of iGrow News. Raised …

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June 30, 2023

S8E103: Nona Yehia / Vertical Harvest Farms - A People-First Approach…

Get ready for an enlightening conversation on vertical farming and food justice as we chat with Nona Yehia, CEO and co-founder of Vertical Harvest. Discover the growing importance of indoor ag tech and understand the signific...

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June 28, 2023

S8E102: Qiana Mickie / NYC Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture - The …

Can you imagine the metropolis of New York City as a thriving urban farm? Qiana Mickie, a passionate advocate for urban agriculture and food justice, joins us to share her experience of growing up in the vibrant city and how …

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June 23, 2023

S8E101: Samuel Bertram / OnePointOne - Seeds of Transformation: From …

Join Samuel Bertram, the CEO and Co-Founder of OnePointOne and Willo Farm, on an inspiring podcast journey as he shares his vision for revolutionizing the way we grow and consume food through vertical farming. With a passiona...

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June 16, 2023

S8E100: Alexander Olesen / Babylon Micro-Farms - The Power of Onsite …

Join us on an exciting journey as we explore the groundbreaking world of indoor farming with Babylon Micro-Farms and their visionary CEO, Alexander Olesen. In this episode, Alexander shares his invaluable insights on sustaina...

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June 9, 2023

S8E99: Gabriel Zarafonitis / FarmAnywhere - The Challenges and Philos…

Join us on an exciting journey into the world of vertical farming with Gabriel Zarafonitis, the President and Founder of FarmAnywhere. As a self-taught entrepreneur, Gabriel shares his passion for sustainable agriculture and ...

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June 2, 2023

S8E98: Alberto Aguilar / Plantaform - Unlocking the Secrets to a Succ…

Join Alberto Aguilar, CEO of Plantaform, as he provides a captivating and insightful perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly growing vertical farming industry. Discover the secrets to creating a success...

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May 26, 2023

S8E97: Alaric Overbey / GreensideUp - Tackling Food Deserts & Feeding…

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 tra...

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May 10, 2023

S8E96: Jonathan Murray / Adapt Agtech - From Banker to Farmer: Ottawa…

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 sp...

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May 4, 2023

S8E95: Marcos Enriquez / ISIFarmer - ISIFarmer's Urban Farming Moveme…

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 thei...

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April 27, 2023

S8E94: Daphne Preuss / CarbonBook - Helping Indoor Farmers Reduce The…

Episode Summary This episode we are joined by Daphne Preuss, the founder and CEO of CarbonBook, on an inspiring journey to make the world a greener place. As an experienced entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, she shares...

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April 18, 2023

S8E93: Eric Levesque / Cultivatd - How Gaming & Poker Led Me to Going…

Episode Summary In this episode, Eric Levesque returns for Round 3 to share his journey of being a former gamer and professional player and the twists and turns that led him to the world of vertical farming. Eric emphasizes t...

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April 14, 2023

S8E92: Sonia Lo / Unfold - Understanding the Role of Genetics in Impr…

Episode Summary We kick off Season 8 of the podcast, with Sonia Lo, the CEO of Unfold AG and a prominent figure in the vertical farming industry. She shares her insights on the latest developments in indoor farming, including...

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March 31, 2023

S7E91: David Farquhar / IGS - Crossing the Chasm & Converting CEA Hop…

Episode Summary In this episode, David Farquhar, CEO of Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), delves into the potential of indoor agritech and how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased interest in deglobalization and re...

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March 24, 2023

S7E90: Alexander Kappes / Greener Crop - From Groupon to Green Thumbs…

Episode Summary Join us as we explore the exciting world of vertical farming with Alexander Kappes, the CEO of Greener Crop. He shares his passion for CEA and explains how Greener Crop provides comprehensive farm management s...

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March 17, 2023

S7E89: Zale Tabakman / Local Grown Salads - The Importance of Unit Me…

Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll hear Zale Tabakman's inspiring journey of revolutionizing the way we think about farming. Zale shares his vision for providing locally grown, ready-to-eat salads to a global market, as ...

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March 10, 2023

S7E88: Jaz Singh / Innovation Agritech Group - Revolutionizing Farmin…

Episode Summary Join us as we explore the world of vertical farming with Jaz Singh, the founder and CEO of Innovation Agritech Group. In this podcast, Jaz discusses how his exposure to the farming industry in India and his fa...

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March 3, 2023

S7E87: Emiliano Gutiérrez / Raiz Farms - Creating a Decentralized Fo…

Episode Summary In this podcast, Emiliano Gutierrez shares his entrepreneurial journey of creating a sustainable food system through vertical farming. He discusses his vision for using technology, such as solar energy, LEDs, ...

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Feb. 24, 2023

S7E86: Trevor Williams / Farm Traveler - Exploring the Cutting-Edge o…

Episode Summary In this episode, I speak with fellow Ag podcaster Trevor Williams and we explore the latest trends in the agriculture industry. We cover topics ranging from vertical farming and regenerative agriculture to cel...

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Feb. 17, 2023

S7E85: Caleb Wilkins / Renaissance Ag - Revolutionizing Livestock Fee…

Episode Summary Caleb Wilkins, co-founder of the innovative vertical farming startup Renaissance AG, sits down with Harry Duran, to discuss their revolutionary approach to creating safe and sustainable livestock feed. Listen ...

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