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Ever wondered how indoor farming is revolutionizing the way we connect with our food? I sat down with Marc Oshima, CEO of Babylon Microfarms, to explore the cutting edge of sustainable agriculture.Marc Oshima brings over 30 years of experience in driving large-scale commercial businesses, including co-founding AeroFarms. Now at the helm of Babylon Microfarms, he's spearheading innovative solutions in B2B indoor farming across healthcare, corporate dining, hospitality, and education sectors.In this episode, we dive deep into how Babylon Microfarms is bringing the farm directly to customers, fostering a greater connection between people and their food. Marc shares insights on the company's success in increasing leafy green consumption by 35% in senior care facilities and their expansion to over 350 farms across five countries.We also discuss the evolution of the indoor farming industry, the importance of customer feedback, and how Babylon Microfarms is preserving cultural heritage through locally grown, culturally relevant produce. Marc offers valuable lessons on business fundamentals and the power of focus in scaling a successful AgTech company. Ready to discover how indoor farming is reshaping our relationship with food and transforming industries? Tune in to this episode for a fascinating glimpse into the future of sustainable agriculture.Thanks to Our SponsorsIndoor AgCon - https://indoor.agKey Takeaways5:07 Babylon Microfarms' focus on key verticals10:40 Surprising installations and high-profile customers 16:19 Lessons from early industry struggles21:53 Listening to customers and adapting strategies27:17 Workforce development in indoor farming33:40 Cultural connections through locally grown food37:18 CEA Alliance's role in industry advocacyTweetable Quotes"We're seeing amazing use cases that we might not even have thought about. We were at this conference last week, and this fantastic operator chef was telling us how they've got the mint planted for the mint juleps for Kentucky Derby next week, and then they have the cilantro already planted and ready for Cinco de Mayo.""Understanding what business you're in, understanding the economics of your business, and appreciating how your technology can uniquely solve some of these challenges. I think that's core when you think about what's worked, what hasn't worked.""We have units cruising the world on cruise ships, literally cruising on cruise ships. It gives you a sense of the autonomy, the self-autonomous aspect and how resilient the farming approach is."Resources MentionedWebsite - https://babylonmicrofarms.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoshima/Connect With UsVFP LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/verticalfarmingpodcastVFP Twitter - https://twitter.com/VerticalFarmPodVFP Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/direct/inbox/VFP Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VerticalFarmPodSubscribe to our newsletters!AgTech Digest -

Y Combinator has become arguably the most powerful force in tech. It touts that five-and-a-half of the startups that have participated in it have become unicorns . . . which is at least double that of rival accelerators such as TechStars and 500 Global. But it started suffering from exactly the kind of corporate bloat that its founder Paul Graham abhorred. Current president and CEO Garry Tan—who also happens to be a YC alum—took over last January and promised to reclaim YC's roots and focus on serving early-stage founders. Here's Fast Company senior writer Ainsley Harris to help fill us in on the behind-the-scenes action. In theory, there are a lot of benefits to indoor farming . . . they often use 90% less water than traditional farms and can produce year-round crops, but we've also seen a whole bunch of companies like AeroFarms, AppHarvest, and others really struggle to make the unit economics work. We wanted to hear from Oishii cofounder and CEO Hiroki Koga. His luxury strawberries can be purchased at Whole Foods for $15. Here, he talks about the challenges of vertical farming, and explains why he recently raised a whopping $134 million to expand his operation.

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! Link: Wk 4 TSN Winter.mp3 Show Notes: ·       AeroFarms micro kale sweet + wholesome ·       Taste of Inspirations Chopped Salad Kits: Sweet Kale, Thai Chili Mango, Caesar, and Avocado Ranch ·       Taylor Farms Mini Chopped Salad Kits  ·       *Handpicked* Naturesweet D'Vines cherry tomatoes on the vine  ·       *Handpicked* Little Potato Company Microwave + Oven Packs ·       Brainiac Brain Sqweezers Apple Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches  ·       *Handpicked* Chobani Zero Sugar ·       *Handpicked* Triscuit with Giant's new Chunky Guacamole ·       Mulan Dumplings Curry Seasoned Chicken ·       Solely fruit jerky mango + mango/cacao ·       *Handpicked* V8 Blends, Delicious Green & Strawberry Banana   Healthier Together: Food As Medicine | Giant (giantfood.com) features live and virtual classes, store tours, and cook-alongs on brain and gut health, inflammation, and super foods. 

Today we are taking a deep dive into the realm of technology in fresh produce and the remarkable advancements shaping the industry. In our first conversation, Gene Wisakowsky, CEO of Agniuity, Inc, reveals how their revolutionary horticulture lighting system is not just illuminating crops, but doing so with exceptional energy efficiency, setting a new standard in the field. Stay tuned to explore the path forward, lit by a full spectrum of possibilities.Next, we venture into the world of vertical farming with Benjamin Weir, Director of Sales, and Emily Gee, Marketing Director of AeroFarms. Discover how AeroFarms is redefining the landscape of food production, offering a glimpse into the cutting-edge technologies transforming agriculture. Buckle up for a journey through AgTech and innovation, where each conversation paints a vivid picture of the future of fresh produce and the role technology plays in reshaping our approach to growing and consuming food. Key TakeawaysHow Agniuity has taken horticulture lighting to the next level.How Gene discovered this way of enhancing crop growth.The ROI of using this innovative lighting system.What Gene learned that will change the way they go to market.Where AeroFarms is currently.What microgreens are.What is important to the consumer.How technology and AI will impact the industry moving forward.Guest ResourcesGene Wisakowsky: LinkedInBenjamin Weir: LinkedIn | AeroFarmsEmily Gee: LinkedInGlobal Produce & Floral ShowShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

Melissa and Wythe catch up with each other regarding a recent trend in urban agriculture: the closure or financial restructuring of several high-profile indoor farms in urban areas. We look at recent news articles on this topic, theorize why the indoor ag-tech sector is struggling, and speculate about what could happen next. We'll return to this important topic with guests over the course of the season, so subscribe!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

Eden Green Technology is one of the latest crop of indoor farming companies seeking their fortunes with green factories meant to pump out harvests of fresh produce all year long. The company operates two greenhouses and has broken ground on two more at its Cleburne, Texas campus, where the indoor facilities are meant to shelter their portion of the food supply from climate change while using less water and land. But that's if the concept works. And players in the industry are betting big right alongside failing or uncertain ventures. California-based Plenty this summer broke ground on a $300 million facility, while Kroger announced that it will be expanding its availability of vertically farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that attracted strong startup money — New Jersey's AeroFarms and Kentucky's AppHarvest — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer, with the CEO citing financial problems just months after touting plans to open a second farm. The industry churn doesn't bother Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green who directs a plant health team and monitors irrigation, nutrients and other factors related to crop needs. Indoor farming, as the name implies, is the process of growing food inside in what experts sometimes refer to as “controlled environment agriculture.” There are different methods under that umbrella — one popular technique called vertical farming involves stacking produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying industrial-scale greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in massive warehouses and special robots to mechanize parts of the farming process. Advocates say growing food indoors uses less water and land, and allows for food to grow closer to consumers, saving “food miles” (the distance required to transport food). It's also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change. But skeptics question the sustainability of operations that can require intensive, and expensive, artificial light. And they say paying for that energy can make profitability impossible. This article was provided by The Associated Press. 

Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing even as competitors fail. 在美国，室内粮食种植业务既有成功也有失败。即使竞争对手失败了，食品行业的一些公司仍在投资。 California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began work on a $300 million indoor plant, while Kroger announced that it will be increasing its availability of vertically farmed produce. 总部位于加利福尼亚州的 Plenty Unlimited 今年夏天开始投资 3 亿美元建造一座室内植物，而克罗格则宣布将增加垂直农产品的供应量。 Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing — New Jersey's AeroFarms and Kentucky's AppHarvest — filed for bankruptcy reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer. 与此同时，两家获得大力支持的室内农业公司——新泽西州的 AeroFarms 和肯塔基州的 AppHarvest——申请破产重组。底特律一家成立五年的公司 Planted Detroit 今年夏天倒闭了。The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. 室内农业公司 Eden Green Technology 的种植者雅各布·波蒂略 (Jacob Portillo) 并不担心行业的变化。 “The fact that other people are failing and other people are succeeding, that's going to happen in any industry you go to, but specifically for us, I think that ... the sustainable competitors ... are going to start winning,” he said. “事实上，其他人正在失败，而其他人正在成功，这种情况在你所从事的任何行业都会发生，但特别是对于我们来说，我认为......可持续的竞争对手......将开始获胜，”他 说。Indoor farming brings growing inside in what experts sometimes call “controlled environment agriculture.” There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves stacking produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process. 室内农业在室内种植，专家有时称之为“受控环境农业”。有不同的方法。一种称为垂直农业的方法是将农产品从地板堆到天花板，通常在人造光下，并使植物在营养丰富的水中生长。其他种植者正在尝试使用非常大的温室、大型建筑物中的室内土床，并在部分农业过程中使用特殊机器人。 Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change. The companies often say their products are free of pesticides, although the foods are usually not marketed as organic. 支持者表示，室内种植使用的水和土地更少，并且可以让食物在离消费者更近的地方种植，从而节省运输。室内种植也是保护农作物免受气候变化引起的日益极端天气影响的一种方法。这些公司经常声称他们的产品不含农药，尽管这些食品通常不作为有机食品销售。 But critics question the sustainability of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial light. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. 但批评者质疑人造光可能需要大量能源的操作的可持续性。他们表示，为这种灯付费可能会导致盈利变得不可能。 Tom Kimmerer is a plant expert who taught at the University of Kentucky. Kimmerer has followed indoor farming alongside his research into the growth of plants both outdoors and inside. He said his first thought on vertical farm companies — especially those that used a lot of artificial light — was, “Boy, this is a dumb idea,” mainly due to high energy costs. 汤姆·基默勒（Tom Kimmerer）是一位植物专家，曾在肯塔基大学任教。基默勒在研究室外和室内植物生长的同时，还关注室内农业。他说，他对垂直农场公司（尤其是那些使用大量人造光的公司）的第一个想法是，“天哪，这是一个愚蠢的想法”，主要是因为能源成本很高。The industry has admitted those high costs. Some companies are seeking to push costs down by using solar power. But even the companies that use a lot of artificial light that does not come from renewables say they can be profitable by eventually producing a high volume of produce year-round. 业界承认成本高昂。一些公司正在寻求通过使用太阳能来降低成本。但即使是那些大量使用非可再生能源人造光的公司也表示，他们最终可以通过全年生产大量农产品来盈利。 But Kimmerer thinks there are better ways to provide food locally and extend the growing season — outdoors. He pointed to Elmwood Stock Farm outside Lexington, Kentucky. The farm can grow tomatoes and greens the whole year using tools like high tunnels, also known as hoop houses. These are greenhouse-like structures that protect crops while still being partially open to the outdoors. 但基默勒认为，有更好的方法可以在当地提供食物并延长户外生长季节。他指着肯塔基州列克星敦郊外的埃尔姆伍德牲畜农场。该农场可以使用高隧道（也称为箍屋）等工具全年种植西红柿和蔬菜。这些类似温室的结构可以保护农作物，同时仍部分向室外开放。 He thinks investment flowing toward new versions of indoor farming would be better spent on solutions for outdoor farmers like special robots, or money support for regenerative practices. 他认为，流向新型室内农业的投资最好花在为户外农民提供解决方案上，比如特殊机器人，或者为再生实践提供资金支持。 Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work - except in special cases. 专注于农业的私人投资公司 AgAmerica Lending 的科特·科文顿 (Curt Covington) 并不相信室内农业经营可行——除非在特殊情况下。 Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, “It's just hard… to be very profitable.” 考虑到室内运营的高昂成本，卡温顿说，“很难......获得很高的利润。”

Cleantech is hard. Farming is harder. This week, Akshat Rathi visits entrepreneurs doing both.  GroGrace in Singapore and Jungle in Paris are two vertical farming companies taking agriculture indoors, and trying to grow crops efficiently and profitably. While the technology to do this has been around since the 1990s, the business model has yet to be perfected, and several other vertical farms have closed down or laid off staff this year. As the world faces rising energy prices, water scarcity, and hotter temperatures, can the entrepreneurs in Paris and Singapore avoid the problems of their compatriots?  Read more:  Akshat Rathi's reporting on Singapore's cleantech scene: Singapore's Building Technology It Needs for a New Climate Era - Bloomberg  From AppHarvest to AeroFarms, Funding Is Drying Up for AI-Run Vertical Farms - Bloomberg Heat, War and Export Bans: Global Food Threats Are On the Rise   Another tale of the Dutch exporting their vertical farming know-how: Saudi City of Future Enlists Dutch Help to Grow Crops in Desert - Bloomberg  A transcript of this episode. Listen to related episodes of Zero:  The world's food system needs a radical rethink - interview with George Monbiot Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd and our senior producer is Christine Driscoll. Special thanks to Sheryl Tian Tong Lee, Natasha White and Kira Bindrim. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit bloomberg.com/green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exploring the Future of AeroFarms Following a string of bankruptcies and operational interruptions, the vertical farming industry seems in flux. AeroFarms CMO and co-founder Marc Oshima joined The Food Institute Podcast to discuss the company's future following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, plus future for prospects for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry as a whole going forward. More About Marc Oshima: Marc is an incredibly passionate champion to improve our food system around the world, co-founding AeroFarms with the deep desire to make nutritious, delicious produce more accessible to communities. AeroFarms is a mission-driven company and certified B-Corporation, leading the way for indoor vertical farming and transforming agriculture. AeroFarms has been recognized by Fast Company for their World's Most Innovative Companies in Food and Brands that Matter, recognizing companies that authentically lead with their mission, and by Time for Best Inventions in Food. More About AeroFarms: We are on a bold mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. Since 2004, we have been transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation, we use the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix our broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. We have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavor, better quality and improved nutrition with the most sophisticated levels of traceability and food safety in our industry. Learn more about AeroFarms here: https://www.aerofarms.com/ See our webinar with Marc: https://www.bigmarker.com/the-food-institute/Is-the-Future-of-Farming-Inside/ Learn more about Latam Food Week 2023: https://foodinstitutelatam.com/

Gemeinsam mit Philipp Wolf reite ich quer durch die Lebensmittel- und Getränkewelt. Wir besprechen welche Themen uns diesen Monat geprägt haben und geben unsere Meinung dazu Preis. Es erwarten euch lange Episoden mit viel Content für lange Auto- oder Bahnfahrten. Diesen Monat erwarten euch folgende Themen: 00:00:35 kultiviertes Fleisch ist umweltschädlicher als echtes? 00:07:48 Mehr Bohnen für die Welt 00:11:40 kultiviertes Fleisch wird von der FDA in den USA zugelassen 00:13:27 BMEL startet Förderung für regionale Ernährung 00:18:13 Start-up aus den USA entwickelt Innovationen per KI 00:21:13 UberEats begibt sich in Welt von World of Warcraft 00:31:05 Ein Blick in die Zukunft von Deliveroo 00:39:44 MrBeast gibt seine Ghostkitchen Konzept ab 00:42:05 PHW Gruppe gründet neue Company im Bereich plant based Zutaten 00:49:57 Solarfoods bringt erstes Produkt auf den Markt 00:54:40 Start-up challenged Nestlé 00:58:12 Aldi Samstags jetzt noch billiger 01:01:12 EXIST Förderprogramm wird um Female-Founder EXIST erweitert 01:04:35 Neues aus der E-Food Welt: Getir, oda und Globus 01:06:25 Finanzierungen und Insolvenzen: Bluu Seafood, Tony´s Chocoloney, Next Gen Foods, Naughty Nuts, Meatless Farm, AeroFarms, go2market 01:17:39 Food-Start-up „3 Bears“ nominiert für den goldenen Windbeutel

On this day, June 12th, in legal history the landmark Supreme Court Decision Loving v. Virginia was decided. On June 12, 1967, a relatively scant 56 years ago, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Loving v. Virginia. Mildred and Richard Loving, an interracial couple, faced legal challenges when they moved to Virginia, where interracial marriage was prohibited. They filed a lawsuit, arguing that the ban violated the Equal Protection Clause. The Court ruled in their favor, stating that the Virginia law violated the Fourteenth Amendment due to its clear intention to impose racial restrictions. The Court reasoned that the law discriminated against individuals based on race, as it criminalized marriages between a white person and a black person. This landmark decision expanded the Court's interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause and the rights it safeguards, acknowledging that individuals should not be treated differently or penalized based on their race when it comes to marriage.Chief Justice Burger, writing for the majority, held:“The clear and central purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment was to eliminate all official state sources of invidious racial discrimination in the States. …There is patently no legitimate overriding purpose independent of invidious racial discrimination which justifies this classification. The fact that Virginia prohibits only interracial marriages involving white persons demonstrates that the racial classifications must stand on their own justification, as measures designed to maintain White Supremacy. We have consistently denied the constitutionality of measures which restrict the rights of citizens on account of race. There can be no doubt that restricting the freedom to marry solely because of racial classifications violates the central meaning of the Equal Protection Clause. . . .”For perspective, Loving v. Virginia was decided in 1967 – the same year Kurt Cobain was born. Bans on interracial marriage are a relative new thing and, without vigilance, similar restrictions of rights can easily coalesce around other marginalized groups. A Washington state agency and two officials have been ordered by a jury to pay $2.4 million to an employee as compensation for retaliation she faced due to whistleblowing and opposing workplace bias. Kim Snell successfully proved that the state Department of Social and Health Services, Judith Fitzgerald, and Una Wiley violated her rights under whistleblower protection laws and Washington's Law Against Discrimination. The jury awarded Snell $83,000 in back pay, $320,000 in front pay, $201,000 in lost retirement benefits, and $1.8 million in noneconomic damages. The defendants' bid for summary judgment on Snell's retaliation claims was rejected by Judge John H. Chun, as they failed to meet the burden of proving the absence of a factual issue for trial. Snell's protected activities included reporting discriminatory comments and engaging in whistleblowing against wasteful spending and unfair hiring practices.Washington State Employee Wins $2.4 Million for Job RetaliationNew Jersey lawmakers are pushing for a significant overhaul of the state's corporate business tax through a revenue-neutral package. The proposed bill, SB 3737, includes changes to how the state taxes the earnings of foreign subsidiaries of multinational corporations, as well as modifications to the method of apportioning taxable income and determining economic presence or nexus with the state for out-of-state businesses. The legislation aims to update New Jersey's corporate business tax, which has not been modified since 2018. The bill is expected to move forward with an amendment that removes a controversial provision granting the director of taxation broad discretion in determining the composition of the combined group for tax purposes. The proposed changes are intended to be revenue-neutral and operate independently of broader budget discussions, which have faced challenges, including disagreements over property tax cuts for homeowners 65 and older. The legislation also addresses the taxation of global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI), expanding the exclusion for GILTI income to 95% to align with neighboring states. The bill includes revenue-raising measures such as changes to allocation factors for corporate filers, adopting economic nexus thresholds, and ending special tax treatment for certain entities like real estate investment trusts (REITs).New Jersey Lawmakers Launch Action on Corporate Tax ChangesMore news out of the garden state, AeroFarms Inc., an indoor vertical farming company known for selling greens in grocery chains like Whole Foods and Harris Teeter, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Newark-based company listed $50 million to $100 million of liabilities in its petition. Existing investors have agreed to provide $10 million to support AeroFarms during the bankruptcy process. The company aims to quickly exit bankruptcy through a transaction with its investors and is exploring additional financing options to maximize credit recoveries and company value. AeroFarms' co-founder and CEO, David Rosenberg, will step down, with CFO Guy Blanchard assuming the additional role of president. AeroFarms attributes its bankruptcy filing to industry and capital market challenges, although its farm in Virginia continues to operate as planned. This bankruptcy follows similar challenges faced by other vertical farming companies, such as Kalera, which filed for bankruptcy in April.Indoor Vertical Farmer AeroFarms Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyFormer President Trump is in the biggest legal mess of his illustrious legal mess career.Donald Trump is facing an uphill battle in a case where he is charged with illegally retaining classified documents upon leaving the White House in 2021. Legal experts believe that neither the law nor the facts appear to be in his favor. The indictment against Trump includes 37 counts, such as violations of the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice conspiracy, and false statements. National security law experts find the evidence in the indictment to be extensive and compelling, supporting the allegation that Trump unlawfully took the documents and attempted to cover it up. Trump's defense lawyers have not yet commented on the charges.Trump's greatest risk may lie in the charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The evidence suggests that Trump was aware of the documents subject to a subpoena but refused to turn them over and encouraged his lawyers to mislead the FBI. Legal experts consider this a clear case of obstruction.Obstruction of justice charges are challenging to defend against, as they offend people's sense of justice and honesty. Trump's alleged years-long effort to conceal the documents likely played a significant role in his indictment. The cover-up is seen as worse than the initial crime, and the conspiracy element in the obstruction charges makes them more serious. Prosecutors only need to prove that Trump collaborated with someone else to hinder the investigation, regardless of the outcome.Trump has claimed that he declassified the documents before taking them, but a taped conversation cited in the indictment contradicts this assertion. The classification issue may ultimately be irrelevant, as Trump is charged under the Espionage Act, which criminalizes the unauthorized retention of national defense information, regardless of its classification status. Georgetown University law professor Todd Huntley explained that the Espionage Act does not care if the documents were declassified.Trump's defense team could challenge witness accounts, shift blame to others, or argue that he was following his attorneys' advice and did not intend to break the law. If the case goes to trial, a Florida jury would hear it, and in a conservative-leaning state, Trump would need just one juror to oppose his conviction for a mistrial to occur. His defense team could also file motions to delay the trial until after the November 2024 election. The possibility of Trump pardoning himself if he were to win is a topic of debate among legal experts.Trump faces difficult odds in classified-documents case | ReutersSDFL IndictmentLong term followers of crypto will remember the rise and fall of Mt. Gox. Suffice it to say, Mt. Gox exploded on the runway so that FTX could one day crash directly into a mountain. The Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment revealing the identities of the hackers behind the 2011 attack on the Mt. Gox cryptocurrency exchange. The hackers, identified as Russian nationals Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner, allegedly orchestrated the theft of 647,000 bitcoins from the exchange, which at the time was the largest in the world. The stolen bitcoins would be worth $17.2 billion today. The indictment claims that Bilyuchenko, Verner, and other co-conspirators gained access to a web server storing users' assets and transferred the funds into their own wallets. The duo is also accused of conspiring to launder the money through a New York-based bitcoin brokerage service. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. emphasized the Department's commitment to prosecuting criminals in the cryptocurrency ecosystem and preventing financial system abuse.Feds Say They've Finally Identified the Hackers Behind the Mt. Gox Crypto Collapse Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

FoodBev Media's Gwen Jones rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Diageo's CEO Sir Ivan Menezes passes away after brief illness; AeroFarms files for bankruptcy, looks to restructure finances and operations; Ireland considers “culling” 200,000 dairy cows; and more

David co-founded and leads AeroFarms, an award-winning certified B Corporation revolutionizing agriculture through its vertical farms and innovative technology platform. On a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity, AeroFarms provides the perfect conditions for plants to thrive, taking agriculture to a new level of precision and food safety while achieving up to 390 times greater productivity compared to field farming and using up to 95% less water and zero pesticides. Through its proprietary technology platform, AeroFarms sells great-tasting leafy green products and has developed multi-year strategic partnerships with government and major Fortune 500 companies to help uniquely solve agriculture supply chain needs.AeroFarms has been recognized as a Circular Economy 100 company, listed on Fast Company's 2019 list of Most Innovative Companies and featured on Inc. Magazine's list of the 25 Most Disruptive Companies. AeroFarms received the New Jersey Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence and ranked number one on the 2020 FoodTech 500 list, which highlighted global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology, and sustainability. AeroFarms received the inaugural Global Sustainable Development Goal Award for Zero Hunger, was listed as one of Time Magazine's 2019 Best Inventions, and received The Ethical Corporation's 2020 Responsible Business Award in Sustainable Innovation.David dedicates his time to several local and international organizations. As a member of the World Economic Forum, David co-founded and co-chaired the Young Global Leaders Circular Economy Taskforce and was a member of the World Economic Forum Global IoT Council. David was also a member of the U.S. delegation to the B20 Sustainable Food System Taskforce, which advises the G20. In addition, David serves as Chairman of the Board of The EVERY Company, the leader in non-animal based egg proteins, manufactured through precision fermentation. He is also on the Board of Directors of Aspire, the world leader in insect proteins, and also serves as a Managing Trustee of New Jersey's Liberty Science Center, a prominent U.S. interactive science museum. David is a mentor at Endeavor, as well, where he helps impact entrepreneurs. David is the founder of Hycrete, a nano-technology company that he led between 2002 and 2009. David was previously an Adjunct Professor at the New York University Stern School of Business where he taught Entrepreneurial Finance, and was privileged to co-chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's Agriculture Transition Committee in 2017.David was honored by the Liberty Science Center as a 2019 Genius Innovator and recognized as Ernst & Young's (NJ) Entrepreneur of the Year (Food and Beverage). He was named the 2021 3BL Media Responsible CEO of the Year for a Public Benefit Corporation and one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at Goldman Sachs' 2019 Annual Builders and Innovators Summit. In 2008, the World Economic Forum recognized David as Technology Pioneer for his nanotechnology company and in 2010 as a Young Global Leader.David received his BA from UNC Chapel Hill and holds an MBA from Columbia University. He competed for the U.S. in fencing where he was a finalist at a world cup and represented the NYAC, winning three U.S. National Team Fencing Championships and two individual silver medals.  #podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

Vertical farming, the emerging indoor approach to growing greens and other vegetables, has begun to transform agriculture. This food revolution is starting from the center of cities, where unused industrial space is now being converted to grow produce for local consumers. Marc Oshima, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms brings a career's worth of marketing experience at Toys R Us, L'Oreal, and Turner Broadcasting, among others, to develop a new approach to growing and selling fresh produce. AeroFarms offers a variety of greens, including arugula, wasabi mustard, kale, and other blends designed for surprising flavor. The company's farming technology is reported to be 390 times more productive than growing produce on a traditional farm, and it uses 95% less water.AeroFarms is a Certified B Corp that works to create social and environmental benefits, not just a profit. They plan expansions to create local jobs, eliminate food deserts, and build sustainable communities. The company has been recognized for its FlavorSpectrum Philosophy, a labeling approach that illustrates the taste profile of the greens to help cooks create salads and meals with specific flavor characteristics. AeroFarms greens are available in low-impact packaging that uses recycled plastic at Whole Foods, Walmart, ShopRite, and other grocers, in addition to home delivery from Amazon Fresh and FreshDirect. You can learn more about AeroFarms at https://www.aerofarms.com/

Host Kelsey Warner talks to the chief executive of US based agtech firm Aerofarms David Rosenberg about who they are and why they are opening an R&D centre in Abu Dhabi. In this episode: What is Aerofarms all about? (0m 44s) How Aerofarms is revolutionising agriculture in the region (6m 45s) Are we late to solve the food and water crisis? (13m 45s) Is there a greater discipline in the market now? (18m 34s)   Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Today's episode is about a big retail win for AeroFarms, — hint, it has to do with Whole Foods Market. The company is part of the growing sector of high-tech indoor-agriculture companies. With AeroFarms, it's never just one thing though. You'll learn about USDA partnerships, research, solving the world's problems, what's happening in Abu Dabi, in public schools, at celebrity restaurants, and with Tom Stenzel. It's just so much. To find us: Our websites: com, thepacker.com and ProduceEDU.com. Email: news@thepacker.com and artists@producemarketguide.com LinkedIn: PMG: Produce Market Guide and The Packer Instagram: @packernews and @producemktguide Facebook: @ProduceMktGuide and @PackerNews Twitter: @produceretailer and @thepacker To find AeroFarms: Website: com Facebook: @AeroFarms Instagram: @AeroFarms TikTok: @AeroFarms Twitter: @AeroFarms LinkedIn: @AeroFarms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vertical plant walls, plus Aerofarms community vertical farms, and Ceres 2030.

Vertical farming is a super interesting subject within Ag. I really do think it's going to be the future of agriculture in cities across the world, especially in larger metropolitan areas. If you live around New York City, you might be familiar with our guest today is Tim O'Brien from Aerofarms. Aerofarms grows high-quality greens using vertical farming technology. Tim and I chat about the start of Aerofarms, the process of opening new operations, and how they are working with a few companies on growing cacao using this technology. https://www.aerofarms.com/ Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Start of AeroFarms How does this technology work? Plans for new Vertical Farm – Can this help reduce carbon emissions from food transport? What sets AeroFarms apart from other indoor farming systems? What foods can this work for and what foods can it be applied for in the future? Could tech like this work in space or other planets? What does the future look like for AeroFarms? What has been the biggest struggle growing the company? And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Oshima is the Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms. In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech, I speak with Mark about the journey of AeroFarms, the current and future growth of the company in Virginia and the UAE, and the importance of advocacy within the cea and vertical farming industries. 

AeroFarms is one of the early, venture funded Indoor Ag companies. In this episode, you will hear the interesting, long version of the origin story of the company. We also discuss the many partnerships and collaborations of AeroFarms and how the culture is built to support that.  Roger Buelow, CTO + Stacey Kimmel, VP of R&D expand on AeroFarms innovations and vast R&D programs along with the building of the largest R&D indoor farm in UAE.  

AeroFarms is one of the early, venture funded Indoor Ag companies. In this episode, you will hear the interesting, long version of the origin story of the company. We also discuss the many partnerships and collaborations of AeroFarms and how the culture is built to support that. Roger Buelow, CTO + Stacey Kimmel, VP of R&D expand on AeroFarms innovations and vast R&D programs along with the building of the largest R&D indoor farm in UAE.

Die wachsende Weltbevölkerung, steigende Temperaturen und Naturkatastrophen oder die zunehmende Urbanisierung stellen die konventionelle Landwirtschaft vor immer größere Herausforderungen. Vertical Farming versucht diese Trends zu nutzen und die Herstellung von Gemüse oder Obst grundsätzlich neu zu denken. Timo und Michael sprechen in dieser Episode über die Technologie, die Funktionsweise und diskutieren Vor- und Nachteile. Außerdem stellen sie zwei interessante Unternehmen vor, die in diesem Bereich tätig sind.

Episode Summary Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show Samantha Johnson. Samantha is the Director of Aquaponics Programs at Commonwealth Charter Academy, a top accredited K through 12 public cyber charter school located in Pennsylvania. Samantha is a highly skilled and student-focused leader who possesses a strong commitment to the development of students and staff through differentiated, innovative and individualized learning experiences Today, Harry and Samantha talk about the work she is doing educating young men and women on the AgTech industry, specifically through the aquaponics program at CCA. She talks about the partnerships CCA has with AeroFarms and Vertical Harvest and the goals they are striving to achieve together. Samantha also speaks to the importance she places on preparing her students for the professional world and the challenges they are likely to face in the vertical farming space. Finally, Samantha discusses what continues to motivate and drive her throughout her teaching and vertical farming journey. Episode Sponsor CULTIVATD Freight Farms Key Takeaways 01:13 – Harry welcomes to the show Samantha Johnson, who joins the show to discuss her background in education and the challenges COVID-19 has brought to her profession 10:36 – Commonwealth Charter Academy 12:23 – Samantha's vertical farming origin story 18:07 – Partnering with AeroFarms and Vertical Harvest 19:40 – Student feedback on the Aquaponics Program 26:49 – Learning through mistakes 31:23 – Changes and trends Samantha has noticed in the vertical farming industry 35:48 – Companies and organizations Samantha would like to partner with in the future 39:51 – Challenges in AgTech and education 46:39 – Something Samantha has changed her mind about recently 48:49 – What motivates and drives Samantha 51:59 – Harry thanks Samantha for joining the show and let's listeners know where they can learn more about CCA and connect with Samantha Tweetable Quotes “Commonwealth Charter Academy is a public cyber charter school located in Pennsylvania. We have numerous building across the state because, although we're a cyber school, we very much understand that some learners learn best in person or even in a blended model.”(10:41) (Samantha) “Our school itself is very large. We're up to about sixteen to seventeen thousand students and our mantra is workforce development. We want students to have skills necessary to either enter the workforce after they graduate. Or, if they want to go to college, we want to help them through that entire process from start to finish.”(11:27) (Samantha) “At the end of the day, I want to give them skills that they can use when they graduate. And there are some basic ones that everyone needs to know. You have to show up on time. You have to show up appropriately dressed. Those kind of very basic skills.”(25:07) (Samantha) “I feel like the vertical farming industry changes a mile a minute.”(31:31) (Samantha) “For us it's more how do we make sure that we meet the needs of all of our students, and on top of that we work with community members too.”(46:11) (Samantha) Links Mentioned Samantha's LinkedIn Sponsor Info: Cultivatd Website Cultivatd Instagram Cultivatd's Twitter Cultivatd's Facebook Freight Farms Website Freight Farms Facebook Freight Farms Twitter

The world of vertical farming has seen a massive uptick in interest over the past decade, as the world grapples with concerns over resource use, farmable area and exploding population growth. While promising, there are still plenty of question marks surrounding the technology, including the diversity of crops one can grow indoors at scale.

FedEx to test Aurora's self-driving trucks on Dallas-to-Houston route; AeroFarms is supplying the hops for Goose Island's latest IPA; YouTube confirms it's testing a feature that lets users download videos on their browser

FedEx to test Aurora's self-driving trucks on Dallas-to-Houston route; AeroFarms is supplying the hops for Goose Island's latest IPA; YouTube confirms it's testing a feature that lets users download videos on their browser

Amanda Christensen, ideaXme guest interviewer and strategy executive at Cubaka interviews Marc Oshima, co-founder and chief marketing officer at AeroFarms. AeroFarms is a Certified B Corporation. They use the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix our broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. Their objective is to solve both current and future food challenges by producing high quality safe produce using the latest science and technology. AeroFarms Transforming Agriculture Since 2004: AeroFarms has been transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. They have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavour, better quality and improved nutrition with the most sophisticated levels of traceability and food safety in our industry. AeroFarms' Vision: To understand plant biology and to be great farmers and solve broader problems in agriculture. To serve communities by leading with brand and providing access to high-quality, consistent, and safe products. To protect the environment for future generations, growing more while using less. Marc Oshima's biography: Marc is Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms, a leading clean- technology company that builds and operates responsible, state-of-the-art indoor vertical farms around the world, enabling local production and transforming agriculture. A Certified B Corporation, AeroFarms has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for Food and by Inc. as one of the Top 25 Disruptive Companies. An award-winning marketer with an extensive background in retail, branding, and media, Marc is also passionate about increasing access to healthy food and has led the marketing for major food retailers. Marc has been recognized by Eating Well magazine as one of the 2018 American Food Heroes. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council. Links Marc Oshima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoshima https://twitter.com/oshimagoodfood?la... https://www.aerofarms.com Links Amanda Christensen: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amandamchr... Links ideaXme: https://radioideaxme.com​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/ideaxme/?hl... https://twitter.com/ideaxm?ref_src=tw... https://www.facebook.com/ideaXme/​​​​ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1867... https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... ideaXme is a global network - podcast on 12 platforms, 40 countries, mentor programme and creator series. Mission: To share knowledge of the future. Our passion: Rich Connectedness™!

Vertical farming is a super interesting subject within Ag. I really do think it's going to be the future of agriculture in cities across the world, especially in larger metropolitan areas. If you live around New York City, you might be familiar with our guest today is Tim O'Brien from Aerofarms. Aerofarms grows high-quality greens using vertical farming technology. Tim and I chat about the start of Aerofarms, the process of opening new operations, and how they are working with a few companies on growing cacao using this technology. https://www.aerofarms.com/ Chocolate Tour Video on YouTube Learn more at https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AeroFarms is an indoor vertical farming company and Certified B Corporation that is transforming agriculture by growing flavorful, safe, healthy food all year round in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way. In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, we speak with Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and CMO. Together we take a behind-the-scenes look at the latest headlines regarding the company, discuss the impact of next-gen farming practices on communities, and exchange views on the opportunities lying ahead. About AeroFarms Since 2004, AeroFarms, through its holding company, Dream Holdings, Inc., has been leading the way for indoor vertical farming and championing transformational innovation for agriculture. On a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity, AeroFarms is a Certified B Corporation with global headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company two years in a row and one of TIME's Best Inventions, AeroFarms' patented, award-winning indoor vertical farming technology provides the perfect conditions for healthy plants to thrive, taking agriculture to a new level of precision, food safety and productivity while using up to 95% less water and no pesticides versus traditional field farming. AeroFarms enables local production to safely grow all year round for its commercial retail brand Dream Greens that has peak flavor always®. In addition, AeroFarms has developed multi-year strategic partnerships ranging from government to major Fortune 500 companies to help uniquely solve agriculture supply chain needs. For additional information, visit: https://aerofarms.com/. About Marc Oshima Marc is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms. An award-winning marketer with an extensive background in retail, branding, and media, Marc is also passionate about increasing access to healthy food and has led the marketing for major food retailers. Marc has been recognized by Eating Well magazine as one of the 2018 American Food Heroes. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council.

Plus, vertical farming pioneer AeroFarms is having a very busy year.

Episode Summary Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms, Marc Oshima. AeroFarms is an award-winning indoor farming company that is on a bold mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. Today, Harry and Marc talk about Marc's background in marketing and how it has impacted his work at AeroFarms. Marc provides his thoughts on the concept of ‘speed breeding,' speaks to his passion for food and expounds on the concept of utilizing business as a force for good Episode Sponsor CULTIVATD Key Takeaways 02:37 – Harry welcomes to the show Marc Oshima, who discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on his business, his background in marketing and the power of telling the story behind the food 08:23 – Marc talks about the value of AeroFarms being a Certified B Corporation 11:51 – Marc explains the concept of ‘speed breeding' and how he got involved in marketing and food 17:22 – Marc reflects on the work he did at Toys R' Us 20:54 – Marc expounds on the vision and mission of AeroFarms and the importance of food literacy 27:30 – Marc talks about the journey of AeroFarms and potential future expansions 29:06 – Marc speaks to the experience of AeroFarms going public 32:23 – Marketing trends Marc has noticed throughout his career and the impact of social media marketing 35:43 – Where Marc sees companies get it wrong in their approach to customer relations 37:48 – Marc speaks to some of the initiatives AeroFarms prioritizes 43:49 – A tough question Marc has had to ask himself recently 46:22 – Harry thanks Marc for joining the show and let's listeners know where they can learn more about AeroFarms and connect with Marc Tweetable Quotes “This idea that business can be a force for good expands beyond just the world of agriculture. This is about other verticals and we're hoping that we can be an inspiration and a catalyst for other companies as well.”(09:04) (Marc) “Thinking about key genetic traits plus the rapid growing process, that's really leading to this rapid cultivation, this speed breeding. This is what we think about as the next generation of the indoor farming opportunities that we continue to unlock.”(12:15) (Marc) “For us, what we're doing and have been doing in the category of leafy greens is we're creating different flavor experiences.”(20:54) (Marc) “We've been very specific about how to build our brand. And I think that's a very important part of the equation today without question. And part of that is the journey with the consumer hand-in-hand and how do we collectively get them to be our brand advocates and brand ambassadors.”(33:30) (Marc) Links Mentioned Marc's LinkedIn AeroFarms Website AeroFarms Twitter AeroFarms Instagram AeroFarms Facebook Sponsor Info: Cultivatd Website Cultivatd Instagram Cultivatd's Twitter Cultivatd's Facebook

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For this technology themed episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we're diving into a topic that sounds so futuristic, it could be straight from a science fiction movie. That topic is vertical farming. While the method and technology has mainly been used in growing leafy greens, vertical farming companies are partnering with berry production companies like https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210330005429/en/AeroFarms-and-Hortifrut-Announce-RD-Partnership-to-Advance-the-Next-Generation-of-Blueberry-and-Caneberry-Production-in-Vertical-Farms (Hortifrut) to explore the viability for blueberries.  Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Rod Cook, industry veteran and the chair of the Blueberry Technology and Innovation Committee, are joined by David Rosenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of https://www.aerofarms.com/ (AeroFarms) for a riveting conversation about the potential for blueberries being grown in vertical farming operations. “The idea is we could grow plants on the equator or the North Pole or anywhere in the world so anyone has access to fresh, great tasting produce, fruits and vegetables any time of the year.” - David Rosenberg “I truly hope there are ways we can grow plants that are beneficial to the field farmers. We've done it before and I think we'll do it again...there's a lot of ways we can work together to solve problems and grow better plants for people. ” - David Rosenberg Topics covered include:  The inception of AeroFarms and their success in farming leafy greens Viability of growing blueberries using AeroFarms' vertical farming technology  AeroFarms and their collaboration with experts across agriculture Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Juan Soria in Mexico, Elizabeth Carranza in California, and Eric Stafne in Mississippi. This was recorded on June 9, 2021.   Marketing Boost With July just around the corner, that can mean only one thing: National Blueberry Month! USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks gives a preview of the best month of the year and details how you can get involved. Please join our FREE WEBINAR on Tuesday, June 15 (12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET), to learn how you can leverage USHBC resources to engage your customers and drive blueberry demand throughout July. Click https://ushbc.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f586f7d9c425e2bea07008bec&id=28f5e96d0d&e=574c91bd2a (here) to register.  Reminder: Complete Our ‘Business of Blueberries' Survey Don't forget to share your feedback with us! https://forms.gle/cZy39NMLqjRyEPgq5 (This brief survey) is your chance to share what you like about the podcast, what we could do better and what topics you'd like us to explore further. Plus, by completing the survey, you'll be entered to win a “Business of Blueberries” YETI tumbler!

Join me and Linda Baraka on Second Chances with Jim McGreevey this Sunday. Linda chairs Reentry Employment Committee providing women mentoring with Wings for Growth, and women reentry friendly businesses including AeroFarms, UPS, ShopRite, and professional employment referrals with Jheryn Kenney of LinkedIn.

047: Did you know that 70% of our freshwater use goes to Agriculture? And 70% of freshwater contamination comes from agriculture? In this episode, we speak with David Rosenberg, Founder, and CEO of AeroFarms, the first vertical farming company to be certified a B corp, about how their technology is reimagining how we can sustainably feed the future. You'll learn how: David looked for a crucial problem to address and then developed a viable business idea to solve it. Their propriety vertical farming technology is having a massive impact on both environmental and societal issues. David changed his approach to hiring, which helped create a team full of problem-solving innovators. Next steps: Hit subscribe to get more career tips and advice each week! Find AeroFarms in stores: https://www.aerofarms.com/store-locator/ Careers at AeroFarms: https://www.aerofarms.com/careers/ Follow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rosenberg-519a191/ Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly we have our Standard Sponsor, Indianapolis Fruit Company's Daniel Corsaro introduce our featured guest of the day. Please join us this week May 26, 2021 3pm PST, 6PM EST for a Virtual Networking Hour Sponsored by Indianapolis Fruit Company. Meet and greet as well as ask question to a wholesaler in The Produce and supply Chain industry. Join us this week as we chat with David Rosenberg, Co-Founder, Aero Farms. David Rosenberg co-founded and leads AeroFarms, a clean-technology company that builds and operates advanced vertical farms in urban environments. AeroFarms has been recognized as a Circular Economy 100 company, won the World Technology Award for most impactful Environmental Company and received the 2016 New Jersey Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. AeroFarms was also voted Most Innovative Company at the Future of Agriculture conference, the Best Growth Company to invest in at the Wall Street Journal's ECO:nomics conference, and was a finalist for The Circular Awards for The World Economic Forum. Rosenberg is the founder of Hycrete, Inc., a nanotechnology cleantech company and is a member of the World Economic Forum where he co-Chairs the Young Global Leaders Circular Economy Taskforce. Rosenberg is also a member of the B20 SME Taskforce, which advises the G20 and serves as a Managing Trustee of New Jersey's Liberty Science Center. Rosenberg received his BA from UNC Chapel Hill and holds an MBA from Columbia University. He competed for the U.S. in Fencing where he was a finalist at a world cup and represented the NYAC, winning three U.S. National Team Fencing Championships and two individual silver medals. FANCY SPONSORS: Terra Exports: https://terraexports.com, Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, United Fresh Produce Association: https://www.unitedfresh.org & Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com STANDARD SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com

Please participate in our listener survey to help us focus the direction of the show:  https://airtable.com/shrCB33GWIUCIxVRU  While we here in the U.S. have an agricultural system built upon exports, while our guest today lives in Abu Dhabi, part of the United Arab Emirates which currently imports 80% of their food. What we view here as needed viable technology to create a more sustainable agriculture is likely to be different there.  We have on the show His Excellency Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi. Dr. Tariq is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). He leads the organisation’s efforts to grow and diversify Abu Dhabi’s economy through private sector investment. He also oversees strategic initiatives that support the emirate’s economic growth and reputation on the world stage. One of those initiatives was to entice leading agtech companies from around the world to establish new R&D and production facilities in the emirate. In 2020, ADIO announced partnerships with AeroFarms, Madar Farms, RNZ and Responsive Drip Irrigation to bring innovation to the area to turn sand into farmland, solve complex global agriculture challenges and expand the profile of local food producers. ADIO is investing $100 million in those four companies to build facilities in Abu Dhabi, each tasked with solving regional and global challenges. They are also partnering with three AgTech companies, US-based Nanoracks, India’s FreshToHome and Pure Harvest to develop ‘land, sea & space’ AgTech projects in Abu Dhabi, offering $41.3m in incentives to the innovative companies to develop next generation agriculture solutions to support food production in arid and desert climates. In this episode, we talk about these initiatives from a high level, and how Dr. Tariq is looking at bringing ag innovation into the region to create a more food secure environment. His Excellency holds a PhD in Economics from the Imperial College London, and graduate degrees from Columbia University and London Business School.   Join the FOA Community! Be sure to join the new Future of Agriculture Membership for even more valuable information on the future of the ag industry. I’m sending out my email newsletter on a more regular basis, focusing on what I call the front lines of agtech: where product meets producer. You can sign up for that at www.FutureOfAg.com. There’s an email icon in the center of the page, just click on that and it will take you to a signup form. Do you have suggestions for topics to be explored? Tweet them to me @timhammerich or email them to tim@aggrad.com.  Find us online! Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website

Stacy Kimmel, PhD, is the Vice President of R&D at AeroFarms, an indoor farming company and Certified B Corporation that uses the latest breakthroughs in vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to grow and distribute fresh produce locally and globally. Stacy joins us to give an update on AeroFarms, including their recent announcement of going public via SPAC, company and product rebrand, and construction of their newest indoor farm. Tune in for an insightful update into one of the most innovative companies in the indoor farming space! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/170

AeroFarms is on a mission to transform agriculture by building and operating environmentally responsible farms throughout the world to enable local production at scale and “nourish communities with safe, nutritious, and delicious food.” In this podcast, find out how this award-winning and truly innovative company is working on multiple fronts ranging from consulting, research, and development on a global level to community-oriented efforts aimed at addressing issues like food deserts, food inequity, and food waste. We also learn in this podcast how AeroFarms is sunsetting its current Green Dreams retail microgreens brand and going forward will be rolling out a new, unified approach using just the AeroFarms brand name.

On today’s podcast, we welcome special guest David Rosenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in vertical farming. AeroFarms recently announced a business combination with SPAC Spring Valley Acquisition in an $850 million deal. On the podcast, David discusses: -The evolution of the company and why it is structured as a B Corporation -AeroFarms’ competitive advantages over traditional farming -Details on the merger with SPAC Spring Valley Acquisition -Key growth opportunities the company is pursuing -ESG and the case for AeroFarms stock -And more

His Excellency Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the central government hub supporting investment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining ADIO, His Excellency held leadership roles at Emirates NBD, Mubadala and Citibank. AgTech has long been a focus of the Abu Dhabi government. With the pandemic requiring countries to refocus on basics like food and pharmaceuticals, the Emirate has leaned even further into the burgeoning industry, attracting companies like US-based AeroFarms to set up local operations. “If anything, in core sectors that are fundamental to the stability of an economy, we've been very active.” ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit *salt.org/talks* ( http://salt.org/talks ) Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.

Is it a unicorn

Matt and Sean talk about vertical farming, Elon and Kimbal Musk, weird super-bowl parties, and share some thoughts on the Babylon 5 resurgence.

Episode Summary Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show Chief Science Officer (CSO) of AeroFarms, Ed Harwood. It is the mission of AeroFarms to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. With over forty years of agricultural and engineering experience, Ed founded GreatVeggies before transitioning to AeroFarms. In this episode, Harry and Ed share a discussion on the difference between hydroponics and aeroponics, the merits and disadvantages of both and Ed’s never-ending quest to change the world for the better through education, technology and science.  Episode Sponsor Ceres Greenhouse Solutions Key Takeaways 03:22 – Harry welcomes to the show Ed Harwood, who shares new hobbies he’s picked up during the pandemic, the benefits of living in Ithaca, NY and his affinity for poker and reading 11:44 – What sparked Ed’s interest in biology, agriculture and AgTech 17:08 – Ed shares lessons he learned from founding his own company, GreatVeggies, and the path that led him to AeroFarms 30:40 – The importance of having Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place and obstacles Ed encountered as he transitioned into the role of CSO of AeroFarms 34:15 – Ed expounds on the difference between aeroponics and hydroponics and the pros and cons to both 36:31 – Advances in aeroponics technology that Ed has witnessed throughout the years 38:49 – Ed speaks to the importance AeroFarms places on taste 43:08 – The work Ed is doing with schools in New York and New Jersey to combat food deserts and improve access to food 49:51 – Ed speaks to AeroFarms’ involvement with the Lettuce Project initiative 51:39 – What excites Ed most about the future of aeroponics, a tough question Ed has had to ask himself recently, and what he thinks of being compared to the Wright Brothers 56:22 – Harry thanks Ed for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can learn more about AeroFarms  Tweetable Quotes “Serendipity – if you’re ready for it – will really help you out. If you’re persistently curious, curiosity c an really take you a long way. So, if you want to start a new business, stay curious and be ready for serendipity.”(19:14) “The whole idea here is to do something consistently so that the customer gets the same product over, and over, and over again no matter what time of the year.”(31:06) “Hydroponics is work with water. So, as opposed to growing in soil, you now move to soilless culture. And I think of it as being broken up into three different parts. In all cases, if you don’t have sufficient oxygen with the water, the plants will die.”(34:32) “If you understand what the spectral needs of the plant are to give you the chemistry that you want, then you can manipulate the plants to become little factories of stuff that is valuable.”(37:50) “Taste is everything. It’s the reason the customer comes back. If you can impress a person’s pallet, they’ll keep coming to find you.”(39:07) “You can’t count on what you learned in high school to get you through the next sixty years of employment. It’s just not gonna happen.”(53:09) Links Mentioned AeroFarms Website Ed’s LinkedIn Learn More About The Lettuce Project

Sam Schatz of AeroFarms pulls back the curtain on water use in vertical farming. Sam discusses water quality issues, filtration, conservation, and crop water intensity, among other issues. Sam also delves into other considerations in vertical farming, including energy and other factors. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research provides his look back at water in 2020 and a peek ahead at the water sector in 2021 in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you'll learn about:  What vertical farming is Water use in vertical farming Water quality issues and filtration in vertical farming Water intensity of certain crops The crops that vertical farming can grow Why vertical farming saves water by not requiring triple washing How energy and water intertwine in vertical farming Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Sam's LinkedIn Page AeroFarms' website TWV #123: Plunging into Virtual Water with Jenny Kehl TWV #109: A Different Approach to Ag Water and Soil Health  Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven't done so already. And don't forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don't forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Sam Schatz of AeroFarms pulls back the curtain on water use in vertical farming. Sam discusses water quality issues, filtration, conservation, and crop water intensity, among other issues. Sam also delves into other considerations in vertical farming, including energy and other factors. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research provides his look back at water in 2020 and a peek ahead at the water sector in 2021 in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about:  What vertical farming is Water use in vertical farming Water quality issues and filtration in vertical farming Water intensity of certain crops The crops that vertical farming can grow Why vertical farming saves water by not requiring triple washing How energy and water intertwine in vertical farming Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Sam’s LinkedIn Page AeroFarms’ website TWV #123: Plunging into Virtual Water with Jenny Kehl TWV #109: A Different Approach to Ag Water and Soil Health  Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

What comes to mind when you think of farming? Barns, tractors, soil, fields? Not anymore. As the needs of a hungry world are changing, so is farming. Learn how indoor vertical farms are using digital innovation to sustainably feed communities across the world. Technology Powers X is an original podcast from Dell Technologies. For more information on Dell Technologies Progress Made Real social impact program, please visit DellTechnologies.com/ProgressMadeReal. For more information on Dell Latitude Laptops and 2-in-1s, please visit DellTechnologies.com/Latitude.And, to learn more about this episode, our speakers, and to read the transcript, visit DellTechnologies.com/Technology Powers X.

During the pandemic, outdoor and indoor spaces are being reconceptualized to better suit new ways of living, working, and eating. In this episode we’ll explore the ways familiar spaces are shifting to become more hygienic, more profitable, and more accessible. We start with a story about the expansion of outdoor dining into New York City’s sidewalks and streets. Then we travel to outer space to learn how astronauts are abandoning freeze-dried foods for home cooked meals. We wander through a park that aims to forge a healthier relationship between people and plants. And we examine how one vertical farm has reimagined both agriculture and office space. Further Reading:Watch Candace’s explorations in urban foraging on a series of videos on the CURB’s Instagram.Learn more about food in space on Episode 45 of Meat and Three: Houston, We Have Dip n Dots. Listen on our website here or wherever you get your podcasts.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Meat and Three by becoming a member!Meat and Three is Powered by Simplecast.

My guest today is creative and passionate registered dietitian nutritionist, marketer and product developer working for one of the most innovative companies of our time, AeroFarms - a B Corporation & the largest indoor vertical farm in the world, responsibly growing nutrient-dense, pesticide free leafy greens all year round. A natural communicator, connector, and problem-solver. https://aerofarms.com/farms/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/davide-martins/support

David Rosenberg is the cofounder and CEO of AeroFarms which is an urban cleantech company that provides aeroponic growing systems to produce plants without sun or soil. The company has raised over $200 million from top tier investors which include GSR Ventures, Newark Venture Partners, Middleland Capital, 21Ventures, Wheatsheaf Group, MissionPoint Capital Partners, Cibus Fund, and ADM Capital to name a few.

David Rosenberg is the cofounder and CEO of AeroFarms which is an urban cleantech company that provides aeroponic growing systems to produce plants without sun or soil. The company has raised over $200 million from top tier investors which include GSR Ventures, Newark Venture Partners, Middleland Capital, 21Ventures, Wheatsheaf Group, MissionPoint Capital Partners, Cibus Fund, and ADM Capital to name a few.

In this episode we talk about our racist food system, the future of food, mega mega cities continue to boom, your microbiome and why it is so important to feed yourself real whole foods. Alina shares high-level researched information on what we can do today to support our health, our earth and our food systems. Humanity is going to grow to 10 billion humans on earth and Alina offers city-based food solutions to help us in this growth. Whether you have a small plot of land or a fire escape balcony, Alina tells us why now is the time to start growing your own food.Bio: Alina Zolotareva is a registered dietitian nutritionist, wellness philosopher and the Marketing Director of award-winning vertical farming company AeroFarms. She is passionate about empowering people & organizations to thrive through food & nutrition and believes in the power of nutrition to change the world. In addition to her work as a nutrition consultant, the co-host of urban farming podcast Seeds and the City, & co-founder of personal development platform we are SUPERNATURAL.

In this episode we talk about our racist food system, the future of food, mega mega cities continue to boom, your microbiome and why it is so important to feed yourself real whole foods. Alina shares high-level researched information on what we can do today to support our health, our earth and our food systems. Humanity is going to grow to 10 billion humans on earth and Alina offers city-based food solutions to help us in this growth. Whether you have a small plot of land or a fire escape balcony, Alina tells us why now is the time to start growing your own food.Bio: Alina Zolotareva is a registered dietitian nutritionist, wellness philosopher and the Marketing Director of award-winning vertical farming company AeroFarms. She is passionate about empowering people & organizations to thrive through food & nutrition and believes in the power of nutrition to change the world. In addition to her work as a nutrition consultant, the co-host of urban farming podcast Seeds and the City, & co-founder of personal development platform we are SUPERNATURAL.

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for AeroFarms, a technology company that operates indoor vertical farms around the world. They discuss how the latest innovations in controlled agriculture can bring healthy food to urban communities while also minimizing environmental impact. Dani also interviews Frida Herrera-Endinjok, a student activist, master gardener, and food system leader from California State University at Northridge. They discuss Frida’s work eliminating food waste on college campuses and improving nutrition in underserved communities through urban community gardening education.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

丽莎老师讲机器人之打造科技垂直农场，单位面积产量提升390倍欢迎收听丽莎老师讲机器人，想要孩子参加机器人竞赛、创意编程、创客竞赛的辅导，找丽莎老师！欢迎添加微信号：153 5359 2068，或搜索微信公众号：我最爱机器人。全球人口持续膨胀，粮食需求随之上升，在2050年，农业产量必须比2009年再增长70%，以满足全球人口需求。但全球有30%的土壤已经贫瘠化，并有70%的水源用于农业。面对人口上升、可耕地下降与气候变迁的挑战，粮食问题该如何解决？目前已有多家企业，正在开发垂直农耕的相关技术，而AeroFarms是佼佼者之一。AeroFarms：科技导向农业公司，可控环境极大化植物生长效率AeroFarms位于纽约附近，致力于发展垂直农耕技术，是一家“科技导向”的农业公司。植物生长的地方看起来很像物流业的仓储，借由层叠提升土地的使用效率；此外，作物在工厂化的环境生长，光线、温度、湿度、水分、肥料等因素皆由计算机控制，极大化植物的生长效率，也减少资源浪费。以水源为例，AeroFarms消耗的水比传统农业少了95%。在垂直空间利用与可控环境的操作下，AeroFarms的单位面积产量是传统农业的390倍。除了高单位面积产量与低资源消耗之外，由于环境可以控制，所以AeroFarms一年365天都可以产出作物，也避免了风灾、水灾、暴风雪对植物的伤害风险。垂直农场打破地域限制，并提升植物营养价值AeroFarms还能够提升作物的营养价值。因为植物是在可以控制的环境增长，因此可以提供最适化的环境与肥料，种出比传统农业更营养的植物，提升人类的健康。低碳排也是垂直农场带来的效益，因为植物生长的环境可以控制，所以垂直农场可以建在任何地方，例如市中心；由于接近消费者，降低了运送的成本与碳排放。垂直农耕技术提升土地使用效率、粮食营养价值，降低资源消耗、碳排放，并打破地域的限制。垂直农耕的实现依赖科技。近代科技（计算机、网络）虽然才出现不到百年，却颠覆了各种传统产业，拥有上千年历史的农业也是其革命对象，AeroFarm等企业的出现，让农业与科技业的界线更加模糊。

Andrew Blume & Trevor Hudson are two amazing entrepreneurs that are transforming the ag-tech industry. Trevor is a software engineer who grew up in Asia and speaks fluent Mandarin. Andrew has amassed 10,000 ag-tech hours and has worked in the ag-tech industry with companies like Microsoft, Philips, Ikea, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Southern Company, Agritecture, Square Roots, the Mayor's Office of Atlanta, LACI, Plenty, Aerofarms, and more. What is their product? Using a combination of logistics, servicing, and smart hardware, they set up customers (restaurants) with a hydroponic edible wall that grows and preserves produce until the moment the food is ready to be eaten. Basically, they have a beautiful display of growing leafy greens in restaurants that can be immediately taken from being grown and placed right on the plate. Their vision is to make growing food as easy as eating it. They want to improve food systems and create a new paradigm for the farm-to-table experience. Be sure to check out the WeStrive App on IOS, Android, and if you're a personal trainer check us out at WeStriveApp.com to see if you want to sell your fitness plans or train privately on WeStrive.

Highlights from our ACT Chicago Food Culture Forecast 2019 event: AeroFarms co-founder Marc Oshima describes his company's pioneering work as a leader in indoor vertical farming and its mission to sustainably transform agriculture.

“We're transforming agriculture by enabling local production within farms in major cities...where the people are.”Marc Oshima (2:07 - 2:13) Marc Oshima is the co-founder and CMO of AeroFarms, one of the most innovative companies in the world, according to Fast Company. They were selected as a winner in Environment for the 2018 World Technology Awards.  AeroFarms disrupts traditional supply chains by building farms on major distribution routes and near population centers. What is AeroFarms all about? AeroFarms is on a mission to transform agriculture by building and operating environmentally responsible farms throughout the world. They enable local production at scale to nourish our communities with safe, nutritious, and delicious food. They're a global leader when it comes to local, delicious, and nutritious produce grown indoors without sun or soil. AeroFarms is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, and they've built nine indoor farms to date.  “Our primary focus should be to develop delicious food products. At the end of the day, it's not nutrition until it's eaten, and no one is going to choose food that doesn't taste good.”  - Lori Taylor (7:45 - 7:59) AeroFarms is a mission-driven organization that aims to grow the best produce possible for the benefit of humanity. They've developed patented and award-winning aeroponic technology (the process of growing plants in the air without the use of soil) that provides the perfect environment for plants to grow.  They're all about celebrating flavorful food and having a beneficial impact on people and the planet. AeroFarms isn't just focused on the United States. They want to reach the entire world.  What is AeroFarms growing? AeroFarms produces over 700 types of plants, including short-stem leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens. Growing indoors focuses on identifying where the business opportunities are and where AeroFarms can add value to the consumer. A hundred years ago, there were almost five hundred varieties of lettuce available for people to consume. Now, that number is somewhere around forty. Having full control over the production process allows AeroFarms to re-introduce many of those varieties back to the market, adding richness in variety, flavor, and nutrition.  AeroFarms can grow short-stem leafy greens in less than fifteen days. They do this by having a deep understanding of plant biology and giving the plant what it needs with extreme precision.  They do all this with 95 percent less water than what's required in a field farm. They don't have to use pesticides since they're growing indoors, minimizing the environmental impact and improving the health of the produce. A global mission with a local focus. An increase in production can go a long way in ensuring that there is enough food produced for the masses, which is one of the components of the mission. The world population is expected to hit nine billion by 2050, and traditional farming resources are declining.  “Buying local is the  number one trend in retail. It's even bigger than organic. People want to have a connection with their food. They want to know where it's coming from.”  - Marc Oshima (12:52 - 13:01) Even as they aim to feed the entire world, AeroFarms maintains a focus on the local community where they serve consumers. Being able to grow in cities where people live, they can provide consumers food that is sourced locally, while at the same time benefiting the local economy.  People want to buy local food even more than organic. And through their retail brand Dream Greens, AeroFarms hopes that you'll soon be able to enjoy locally grown, pesticide-free, flavorful, and nutritious produce all year round. How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!  Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.  Learn more about AeroFarms. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

In this episode, we invited David Rosenberg, Founder & CEO of AeroFarms, the leading US vertical farm, and a certified B Corporation to discuss what is happening in the world of sustainable agriculture. AeroFarms was named one of the world's most Innovative companies by FastCompany Magazine.

Aerofarms- Pesticide-Free Food Production for Everyone, Everywhere 360-days of the Year David Rosenberg, Co Founder and CEO, Aerofarms   How are we going to solve the world’s food and water security problem? We’ve lost 30% of earth’s arable land over the last 40 years. We’ve contaminated 70% of our freshwater with agricultural contaminants from herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. AND, given the UN’s population growth trajectory for the next 20 years; we will need to grow 50% more food by 2050. David Rosenberg, Founder and CEO of Aerofarms has a revolutionary, zero-pesticide, zero-herbicide solution that is truly transformative for local and global agriculture. In our interview, he shares with us how Aerofarms is helping solve the food desert problem in developed countries, like the United States. He shares with us how he is solving the food waste problem within the supply chain. And, he shares with us how his plant whispering botanists are optimizing plant growth in a soil-less, sun-less environment, everywhere, 360- days of the year. Amazing. This podcast you have to hear.

It’s not just for marijuana any more. AeroFarms has put the scientific concepts of aeroponic farming on steroids and today is producing tons of its Dream Greens - non-pesticided, wholly organic leafy vegetables that scale easily into urban centers. Host Bart Jackson invites AeroFarms cofounder Mark Oshima to tour us through his headquarters farm located in a resurrected factory in central Newark New Jersey. Marc explains the science that allows a 350-times-per-acre yield of his crops, and the benefit of placing the greatest nutrition right amongst the greatest density of consumers. Marc also details how AeroFarms is able to compete with the food giants; how he has turned the aeroponic gospel into a wildly successful community outreach; and why this farming revolution may be a major key to feeding our planet. Tune in and learn why the most popular gang to join in Newark is the aeroponic farmers group.

What is the best vision for the future of food? If you could define it - how would you achieve it? The Disrupt Food Summit 2019 in New York City, hopes to jump-start actionable conversations around these very topics. On this episode of Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN) host Jennifer Leuzzi (@MmeSnack) talks with Disrupt Food Summit founder Julia Olayanju Ph.D. and panelist Joshua Siegel of Rubicon VentureCapital, Julie Lerner of 37 Angels, Henry Kasindorf of Remedy Organics, and Alina Zolotareva of AeroFarms. This program was made possible by the generosity of Hearst Ranch (@hearst_ranch_beef), the largest single-source supplier of free-range, grass-fed and finished beef. Tech Bites is powered by Simplecast.

It's not just for marijuana any more.  AeroFarms has put the scientific concepts of aeroponic farming on steroids and today is producing tons of its Dream Greens - non-pesticided, wholly organic leafy vegetables that scale easily into urban centers.  Host Bart Jackson invites AeroFarms cofounder Mark Oshima to tour us through his headquarters farm located in a resurrected factory in central Newark New Jersey.  Marc explains the science that allows a 350-times-per-acre yield of his crops, and the benefit of placing the greatest nutrition right amongst the greatest density of consumers. Marc also details how AeroFarms is able to compete with the food giants; how he has turned the aeroponic gospel into a wildly successful community outreach; and why this farming revolution may be a major key to feeding our planet.  Tune in and learn why the most popular gang to join in Newark is the aeroponic farmers group.

Ep. 71: Marc Oshima - CMO & co-founder of AeroFarms || On Sourcing Matters episode 71 we welcome Marc Oshima, co-founder & CMO of AeroFarms. An award-winning marketer and passionate about food, Oshima has led the marketing for major supermarket chains and specialty food retailers. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council. AeroFarms is a leading clean-technology champion, building and operating state-of-the art indoor vertical farms in major cities around the world. Helping set new culinary standards for freshness and flavor, AeroFarms has been recognized as a Global Cleantech 100, Inc.com’s Top 25 Disruptive Companies, Winner of the World Technology Award for Most Impactful Environmental Company, and Finalist for The Circular Awards of The World Economic Forum. It's argued in Dickson Despommier’s book - ‘Vertical Farming - feeding the world in the 21st century’ that by 2050 - 80% of the world’s population with live in Urban environments.  So, why should we continue to ship our food from remote Rural environments that often use antiqued and wasteful techniques - which are increasingly susceptible to disruption and risk?  TuneIn to hear what one of the market leaders has to say about this future of food production - local, abroad and beyond. www.SourcingMatters.show

Newark, New Jersey is more than meets the eye. There's an under-the-radar food movement going on "The Gateway City," and we ventured across the Hudson River to check it out! We start at Philip's Academy Charter School to see how Ecospaces Education is transforming the way students eat and incorporating food into curriculum. Then, we head to the Ironbound neighborhood to taste the historically-charged spirits of All Points West Distillery and some of the finest presunto ibérico at Caseiro E Bom. The grand finale of our Newark tour is tour of AeroFarms, the world's largest vertical indoor farm. We bring you inside to hear how they use aeroponics to grow local leafy greens year-round with 390 times more productivity and 95% less water than field farming. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York State Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Meat + Three is a production of Heritage Radio Network, the world’s pioneer food radio station. Learn more at heritageradionetwork.org. Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast.

Members of the Chef's Collaborative - including Chef & Owner of Nicks on Broadway, Derek Wagner; Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms, Marc Oshima; and, Chef Jake Rojas of Tallulah's Taqueria - join Host Jenna Liut to discuss the work that the non-profit has done over the past 25 years to create a more sustainable food system. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Scientist estimate that by 2050 there will be 9 billion people in the world, who need to eat to live. How will global agriculture produce enough food to feed them all? AeroFarms (@areofarms) is betting that indoor vertical farming and aeroponic technology will be a part of the solution. In-studio guest Marc Oshima, AeroFarms co-founder and CMO, talks with Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) about how their patented growing systems with more than 130,000 harvest data points, will optimize growth cycles and deliciousness for the future. Marc also discusses his work on the recently formed FDA Romaine Advisory Food Safety Task Force and the school farm inside the Phillips Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) was made possible by the generosity of Magnus Design (@magnus_design). Photo courtesy of Aerofarms Tech Bites is powered by Simplecast

David Rosenberg is a serial entrepreneur, an active member of the World Economic Forum, a Co-Chair for the Technology and Innovation Group of Agriculture, and he was a Member of the Global Agenda Council on Water Security. David is also an annual lecturer at Columbia Business School and a former adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. In this episode, we discuss the technology, innovation and the future of agriculture.

各位朋友，欢迎收听浏览加广中文台的周末网络广播节目, 我是方华。在今天的节目里，我们谈谈这个星期我们节目中的几篇报道。 收听CH_Report_3-20181228-WRC30 加拿大流感大流行，住院儿童大增 (George Rudy/Shutterstock ) 加拿大卫生部门的数据显示，今年冬季以来，因流感住院的少年儿童人数大幅增多。据加拿大公共卫生署最新公布的流感监测  “FluWatch” 报告，截至带12月15日，加拿大成人和儿童中确认有 8,245 例流感病例。赵黎报道 加拿大政坛2018年的5件大事是啥？ Kevin Lamarque/Reuters 2018年快结束时加拿大广播公司英语电视台权力和政治 Power & Politics 专家讲评栏目对加拿大政坛一年来的大事进行了筛选和评论，选出了5件最具影响力的事件。方华报道 Boxing Day 打折的商品真那么值吗？ Photo: Radio-Canada / Camille Simard 圣诞节次日，12 月 26日，Boxing Day，节礼日，这一天是加拿大人传统的一个疯狂购物日。虽然大多数零售商都在圣诞节后进行打折销售，但打折商品是否真的就那么划算？ 消费者真地能得到那么多的好处吗？赵黎报道 太空科技+照明科技促进农作物生产 Aerofarms 公司在新泽西州的大型立体水培蔬菜农场 / Aerofarms 加拿大靠近北极圈的村镇居民由于当地一年中苦寒天气时间太长无法种植蔬菜而苦于难以吃到新鲜蔬菜，而现在加拿大为火星旅行所研制的在宇宙飞船内养殖绿色蔬菜的太空科技和立体蔬菜农场农业新科技正在给那些不适于传统蔬菜种植业的地区带来希望，比如南北极地区和沙漠地区。方华报道 以上是我们从加拿大国际广播电台一周的节目中为您选播的几篇报道，我们今天的节目就到这里，谢谢您的收听，希望听到您的看法和建议，祝您健康愉快，下次节目见！

Key highlights: -Been obsessed with well being, food and nutrition as a kid -After Cornell, she couldn't find a job that she could make an impact in initially. -Creates communities and events because she wants inherent kind and compassionate people to thrive given the tough and harsh living environment in NY Key quotes -"What I really like to do is bring people together to experience new information to shift behavior." -“Think critically, taste, talk, learn and experience" -“Working on projects allows me to feed my soul and to eliminate depression. It's my anti-depressant." -"My plate is very full" In addition to being a professional salsa dancer, she mentioned a few other projects: -We Are Supernatural -Pause (meditation pop-up) -Seeds in the City podcast Contact information: Instagram: TheAlinaFeed LinkedIn: Alina Zolotareva

In Newark, NJ, AeroFarms is producing greens using unique growing methods inside massive warehouse farms. Co-founder Marc Oshima sits down with host Lisa Held to talk about the approach, how it compares to traditional agriculture in terms of environmental impact, debates over soil vs. hydroponic growing, and the company's plans for future farms. Powered by Simplecast

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Alina Zolotareva about the future of sustainable produce. She tells us about Aerofarms who “planted” their roots in the city of New Jersey.  Alina helps us uncover what we really need to know about our greens. Have you ever wondered what organic actually means? If the food you are paying a premium for can actually be called sustainable? Alina tells us how much produce is actually being wasted from the time it blooms in the fields to when it’s shipped across countries and borders – nevermind the waste in our refrigerators. So now I bet you are thinking….”if it’s being shipped so far, is there any nutrients left in those cucumbers?”…well the answer may just kale you! And as usual, thanks for all your ratings, reviews on Apple Podcasts and interaction on Instagram. If you have not yet followed us @planttrainers, please do it now! Alina Zolotareva, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), leverages her background in nutrition science and public health to translate nutrition science to consumers. That plays a key role in AeroFarms’ mission to combat food deserts and bring fresh, local, nutritious leafy greens to all communities. In addition to marketing and sales, Alina also leads product development, working on the cutting edge of leafy greens innovation in flavor and nutrition. Before AeroFarms, Alina had worked for a culinary nutrition foodservice consulting company based in NYC focused on improving health through great tasting and sustainable food. She has also spent time in nutrition and marketing at Unilever and other local food brands. Alina is a graduate of Cornell University and Presidential Research Scholar with a B.S. with Honors in Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics. She is passionate about all things food and wellness, and believes that the only way great health can be achieved for all people is through food that tastes great–like AeroFarms delicious baby greens!   In this episode we discuss: How to grow fresh food all year round in cities like NYC Aerofarms Organic Industrial farming Why we want to know where our food is coming from The decrease in good farming land Losing nutrient density Food waste (40-76%)! Is it nutrient dense? Pesticides and less waste For everyone or the elite? GMO Dream greens Making the best chooses for your produce Links to things we mentioned: Alina Zolotareva – , AeroFarms – , , , Dream Greens – , , ,   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click  for a list of our services

Elyssa + Alina are friends living in NYC and working in different aspects of urban agriculture. Our fields (no pun intended) put us face-to-face with innovations in tech, sustainability and city culture. Elyssa spends her days working on clean energy policy and finance, and her weekends serving as an Advisor to Brooklyn-based co-working lab, AgTech-X. In addition to being a registered dietitian nutritionist, Alina oversees marketing, product and nutrition at AeroFarms, the leading indoor agriculture company in the world based in Newark, NJ. Both are members of the NYC Urban Agriculture Collective, and both definitely eat their veggies.

When I was approached to interview Susie Fogelson, I recognized the name, but I couldn’t put a finger on it. However, after researching who she was, it all came torrenting down. Susie’s marketing directive at Nickelodeon and the Food Network had influenced my childhood. She was behind many of the shows that you might recognize such as Emeril Live, or Good Eats, or Iron Chef and you might recognize her as a judge in the Next Food Network Star. Now revving up her new strategic firm, Susie shares her amazing way of marketing for all of you. Get ready for an interview with a lot of amazing takeaways. This episode has it all, from this new concept we talk about called food connectivity, the strategy and concept behind key shows such as Iron Chef and Chopped, and the amazing things you can do in the internet today when it comes to accelerating your personal brand. Susie taught me a lot, and surprisingly, I taught Susie a lot! I talked to her about food science, co-packing, and sensory science. That’s the beauty of the food industry. There are so many facets and faces, and I learn from every one of them. Sponsor - BAKERpedia This episode is brought to you by BAKERpedia – your one-stop, resource that answers all your questions on industry trends, ingredient information, food safety and more. It’s shared knowledge, freely available, always. BAKERpedia.com – we do all the thinking so you can focus on your business. *NEW* Patreon Due to our ad cycle being over, we’re trying a different model for My Food Job Rocks. We have opened up a Patreon page! Now you can support My Food Job Rocks if you want to and the reward tiers go from a complementary career advice book to ad placement and more. We’d love for you to be part of the process. Visit Patreon.com/myfoodjobrocks Show Notes How do you get a show on the food network?: If you know someone, that’s the best. But the truth is, if you havea  concept, you should work with a  production company and use the production company to leverage with the programming people It’s very simple to see which production companies are working on the show. For example, Rock Shrimp Who is your favorite Food Network Star?: What makes them so special and unique is that these food network stars are passionate about food. Emeril Lagasse was someone I really respect because he would cook and bring the food out. Bobby Flay is one of the hardest working people I’ve ever known. The way he manages his team and how he rewards with people and deals with people matters. Guy Fieri is fun to hang out with, Ann Berelle is fierce, charismatic, etc. You might know Susie from: She was on the Next Food Network Star and the AltonBrownCast Now she has a: Boutique Strategic Firm and Agency Food Marketing Path and a Celebrity Chef Food Strategy and Storytelling Has Foodies been extinguished? New term: People are Food Connected Everyone is getting involved in being food connected. It’s the Dad who loves to grill or the two dads who bake. It’s the college kids going out to eat, it’s the lawyers going to culinary food How Susie started her Strategic Firm: I worked with food network for 16 years, left 2 years Discovery bought Scripps, corporate shakeup Susie left but didn’t get any offers, at least the ones she didn’t want. She realized that a lot of brands were trying to get food connected and she wanted to make a firm that was dedicated to connecting brands to food. On self-branding and connecting: You should focus on your brand. If you’re booked all the time, you won’t have time for those 1 on 1 lunch. It’s important to think about your brand and your company’s brand at the same time. Background: Sociology at UCLA a great foundation on how people think in groups. My first job was at an ad agency. Went into media, which ended up with me going to Nickelodeon. I’m a strategist at the end of the day. Use data to extrapolate strategy and let people rock it Example: In Food Network, in the day, people liked Stand and Stir, but in the night, they want excitement and competition An example is Iron Chef. We would market this show as a non-fiction entertainment seeker’s show. 3 shining objects. We would work as a sort of task force. We were looking to promote cooking as a sport. This includes getting well know chefs to do this as a way to hook them in. Iron Chef was shot on the 6th floor of Food Network. You have to have every ingredient the chef Iron Chef as a sport and that ushered into a whole new genre For Chopped, there are 30 professionally trained chefs in the background. They would use the Chopped Ingredients before the show aired to prove the viability. How do I become a Celebrity Chef?: First, don’t think of being a celebrity chef. Think of developing your brand. If you want to develop your brand, you can talk to us. First, I ask for a video of them creating a dish Then my partner writes a positioning document Then we do an hour-long interview (like this?) I won’t make a show, but I’ll help you make great content What is your favorite social media platform?: Video. Snapchat, Instagram stories, less is more musical.ly or Tik Tok– Gen Z app Crushing It – Gary Vaynerchuk Someone should get on that for cooking App: Panna – a collection of cooking videos Migelo does dumpling Rick Bayless does mole sauce Do you need the food network to be successful?: Yes, but it’s more than that. How do you get people to pay for your content? Number one place for recipes is social media now Content Strategy Know your brands: The three shiny objects. Create good content: That’s well thought through, and for your specific platform After starting, I’ve learned that the food industry is much bigger than I thought. Head forager for whole foods was talking to Susie about scaling up. They’ve been making it in small quanitites, but when they scale with copackers, there are a ton of things that can happen I never thought of design, private equity, everything Institute of Food Technologist in Chicago Fancy Food Show Beverage Conference NOSH Live Hippeas Daily Harvest – Direct to Consumer Food Trends and Technology Transparency: How can brands be more forthcoming on the process. A lot of companies are very nervous about being transparent. Small brands get it, big brands are struggling Wendys looks at Greenhouse Tomatoes Transparency is hard, but it’s all about storytelling Food Network has proven that storytelling is the best way to get people interested in food Ag Tech such as vertical farm and clean fish Blue Nalu – Clean Fish Company Impossible and Beyond Meat – lab based protein forward foods Plenty – vertical farms Aerofarms – vertical farm Fancy Food Show: Tyson Ventures has something called Up-Cycle. They take chicken waste and turn it into a chip Food Waste When I talk to startups, it’s all about scale. Not everything is organic or not The Abbott’s Butcher – focuses on flexitarians Food Network Star – Nikki Dinki – Meat on the side For plant-based: it has to taste amazing Taste is King Portland Flavor Article Adam talks about sensory science Do you have any advice for anyone getting into the marketing industry?: The best approach is that I started at an agency. I learned how to start a deck, or how to work with clients Start with a goal, agree on a strategy, devise the tactics It’s hard but gives you the best foundation All companies have a goal PR is also a great business to be in Food PR is really smart. You can work in a  company, or freelance, etc Rini Ader Susie knew a guy who was really good at connecting and connecting with PR agents and that’s how we got Rini Networking A La Carte – a roundup You can sign up for the newsletter at F&Co's website.

In this episode, we dish on innovations in robotics and drones. Plus, ideas for justifying the expense of solar installations on apartment buildings and rental properties.

David Rosenberg is the CEO of @AeroFarms, the world leaders in Vertical Farming technology. The worlds population is growing and the agricultural land on the planet is fixed. To feed the worlds population we may need to build ‘up’ as well as out. In the show we discuss: - How vertical farming technology work - How vertical farming can interact with other technologies - Projects completed by AeroFarms If you want to find out more, go to www.AeroFarms.com Enjoy!   We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

This week on Eating Matters, we bring you a special field piece recorded at AeroFarms - an indoor, vertical farm - in Newark, New Jersey. Jenna Liut teams up with fellow Heritage Radio Network hosts Erin Fairbanks (The Farm Report) and Chef Emily Peterson (Sharp and Hot) to tour the company's state-of-the-art aeroponic facility that uses a patented technology, allowing the growing of food indoors without sun or soil, using 95% less water than in the field. Tune in for our tour of the facility, a 30,000 square foot former paintball and laser tag arena which houses the largest vertical farm in the world.

This week on The Farm Report, we bring you a special field piece recorded at AeroFarms in Newark, New Jersey. Vertical farming is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers, vertically inclined surfaces and/or integrated in other structures, and AeroFarms is the largest vertical farm in the world. Their state-of-the-art aeroponic growing system uses a patented technology that allows us to grow food indoors without sun or soil, using 95% less water than in the field. Tune in for a tour of their Newark Farm facility, a 30,000 square foot former paintball and laser tag arena.

On today's episode of Eating Matters, Host Jenna Liut kicks off a two part series on labor practices in the food chain with guest Saru Jayaraman, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Restaurant Opportunities Center United (ROC United) and the Food Research Center at UC Berkeley. They discuss labor practices experienced by millions of workers in the restaurant industry, the historical events that resulted in those policies, and what advocates are doing to fight for fair wages across the country. This week's featured startup is AeroFarms, an indoor farming organization in Newark, NJ, poised to become the world's largest indoor vertical farm.

Hosts: Dickson Despommier and Vincent Racaniello Guests: Ed Harwood and Mark Oshima Dickson and Vincent visit AeroFarms, an indoor farm in Newark, NJ and speak with Chief Science Officer Ed Harwood and Chief Marketing Officer Mark Oshima. Links for this episode AeroFarms AeroFarms in NY Times Photogallery Send your questions and comments to urbanag@urbanag.ws