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En este episodio especial del Agrolife Podcast, conversamos con Henry Gordon-Smith (@theagritect), fundador y CEO de Agritecture, para desmontar algunos mitos sobre la agricultura vertical y hablar con honestidad sobre el presente y futuro del agro.Desde Nueva York hasta Almería, Henry comparte por qué la tecnología no lo resuelve todo, cómo los aranceles están transformando los sistemas alimentarios, y por qué los invernaderos de Almería no son la Fórmula 1 de la agricultura... son algo mucho más poderoso.Temas del episodio:La historia de Henry y cómo nació AgritecturePrincipales diferencias entre sistemas agrícolas globales Preferencias de los consumidores según el país Oportunidades y desafíos para vender en EE.UU. Cómo puede (y no puede) ayudar la tecnología a la agricultura Cómo elegir la tecnología adecuada para tu finca Agricultura vertical: límites, mitos y realidad El caso único de los invernaderos de AlmeríaBranding, sostenibilidad e impacto ambiental en el agro.Un episodio ideal para agricultores, emprendedores del sector y amantes del futuro de la alimentación.Mi newsletter: https://germanagrolife.substack.com/REDES HENRYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theagritect/ LinkedIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hgordonsmith/REDES GERMAN AGROLIFEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/germanagrolife/tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@germanagrolifeAgrolife Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/agrolifepodcast/

In this special episode of Agrolife Podcast, we sit down with Henry Gordon-Smith (@theagritect), founder and CEO of Agritecture, to challenge the hype around vertical farming and talk real-world agriculture, tech, and sustainability. From New York to Almería, Henry shares why technology alone isn't the solution, how tariffs shape global food systems, and why Almería's greenhouses aren't the Formula 1 of agriculture—but something more powerful.Follow us for more honest agri-talks, real farmer stories, and expert insights.

Guests Victoria Brian de Moura & Henry Gordon Smith of Agritecture elaborate on the current status, viability, and future of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Latin America-and how women participating in the sector may be key to unlocking its growth and benefits within food systems.Links:Victoria Brian de Moura https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-bmoura/Henry Gordon-Smithhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hgordonsmith/Michael Scaddenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/Women in CEA:https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-cea/Christine Gould: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinergould/Thought for Food LATAM:https://www.instagram.com/tfflatam/Agritecture:https://www.agritecture.com/

Welcome to our last episode of 2024! Today we speak with Henry Gordon-Smith, Founder and CEO of Agritecture, an advisory and technology firm specializing in climate-smart agriculture. Our conversation explores the prospects for vertical farming and climate smart agriculture in reducing the environmental impacts of food systems and the role of emerging technologies in reshaping the way we feed a growing population.

In this episode, we explore the innovative world of sustainable agriculture with Henry Gordon-Smith, Founder and CEO of Agritecture. From high-tech vertical farms to climate-smart agriculture solutions, we dive into the latest trends and technologies revolutionizing how we grow and produce food. Discover how sustainable agriculture can help address pressing global issues like climate change, water scarcity, and food security, and learn about exciting developments in urban agriculture, hydroponics, and more.

In this episode, I speak with Katherine Soll , a powerhouse of knowledge and change in the realm of urban agriculture. She takes us through her inspiring journey from her New York City upbringing to her influential role as the founder and CEO of Teens for Food Justice.With a nod to Agritechture's Henry Gordon- Smith for his support and insight, Katherine and I delve into the transformative world of hydroponic farms, the importance of food equity, and the incredible shift from food deserts to the more nuanced concept of food apartheid. It's a conversation that's not only about the growth of plants but also about the growth of young minds and communities.We really dig into what it takes to cultivate an organization that stands firm against the winds of challenge. Katherine 's narrative is a testament to the resilience needed to lead such impactful work, and her experiences offer a treasure trove of wisdom on nurturing the next generation of leaders.By integrating technology with hands-on education, Katherine 's team is planting the seeds for a greener, more equitable NYC, and beyond. It's a tale of hope, hard work, and the harvest that comes from truly rooting for change.Join us as we explore the greening of urban spaces and the empowerment of youth in a movement that's redefining our relationship with food and community.Thanks to Our SponsorsBio520Indoor AgConAgTech Weekly Review Key Takeaways00:00 Growing Up in NYC10:25 Evolution of Teens for Food Justice17:26 Building Resilient Community Farming Organization25:09 Urban Farming Impact and Student Success30:33 Expanding Urban Agriculture and Food Access35:46 Letting Go and Trusting Your Team41:19 Navigating Mission Creep in Vertical Farming46:15 Teen Food Justice Organization PromotionTweetable Quotes"One of the things that was really amazing about growing up in New York, I think, was the level of independence that you have when you're really very young. Being able to walk to school by yourself, go places with your friends by yourself, that independence gives you a perspective on the world that's really different than when you grow up in a car culture.""I think that service is an incredible way to get people to look outside of their own self and their own interests and to understand that we're only going to thrive if we're all thriving together.""I think that if you never have the experience of really needing to show that level of vulnerability and see that you're gonna survive, that yeah, you miss something. I think that's a really important honing process that has served me. It was extremely hard, but again, I try to approach things by saying what is the beneficial lying underneath this thing that didn't go the way I planned."Resources MentionedWebsite - https://teensforfoodjustice.org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/tffjinitiativeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/teensforfoodjustice/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/katherine.soll/Linkedin -

Controlled environment agriculture saw tons of interest and investment in the post-pandemic period, but how are macro-economic conditions impacting the sector in 2024? Agritecture founder and CEO Henry Gordon-Smith joined The Food Institute Podcast to break down the sector's prospects, technological advancements, and what types of foods are being grown indoors. More about Henry Gordon-Smith: Henry Gordon-Smith is a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues, and emerging technologies. Henry earned his BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, coursework in Food Security and Urban Agriculture from Ryerson University in Toronto, and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. In 2014, Henry responded to a global need for technology-agnostic guidance on urban agriculture by launching the advisory firm Agritecture Consulting which has now consulted on over 250 urban agriculture projects in over 40 countries. Follow Henry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hgordonsmith/ More about Agritecture: Agritecture is an advisory services firm focused on climate-smart agriculture, particularly urban and controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Learn more here: https://www.agritecture.com/ Sign up for the free Daily Update newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/Z0oAfQy Sign up for Agritecture's weekly newsletter, the Agritect Chronicles, here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7087472966938071040/

This week's episode of Green Minds features Henry Godon-Smith, who is the CEO and founder of Agritecture, a global urban agriculture consulting firm, whose mission is to empower impact-driven organizations to develop feasible urban farming solutions.   As a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues and emerging technologies, Henry has visited urban farms in five continents and worked on community and for-profit urban farms.     Eva interviews Henry about his motivation to found Agritecture and venture into the field of climate smart agriculture, the benefits of Controlled Environment Agriculture and the key opportunities, challenges and trends of urban and vertical farming.   For listeners who want to delve deeper, a link to Agritecture can be found here.   Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com  

Following up on their review of recent bad news in the field of vertical farming, Melissa and Wythe catch up with an expert: Henry Gordon-Smith, founding CEO of the urban and controlled environment agriculture consultancy Agritecture. Henry relates his thoughts on recent shifts in commercial indoor and urban agriculture, reflecting on some of Agritecture's experiences and what could happen in the near future. It's a short, fun, and informative conversation! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Henry Gordon-Smith, Founder and CEO at Agritecture, the world's leading urban agriculture blog, consultancy, and now farm planning Software as a Service. With over 11 years of experience in the field, Henry is a trusted advisor to corporations, investors, and new farmers on vertical farming feasibility, design, marketing, and due diligence. He is also a strategic advisor to several AgTech startups, including Smallhold, and Foodshed.io, and a board member of Indoor Ag-Con, EFUA, and previously Teens for Food Justice. Henry holds an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, and coursework in Food Security and Urban Agriculture from Ryerson University.In this episode, Henry talks about all things vertical farming, the inevitable hybridization of agriculture, and the founding stories of his company, Agritecture.Key Quote“I think most people simply have just been disconnected. As we've urbanized our society, we've been able to do that because of this greed revolution which has allowed us to centralize agriculture and lands far, far away. And the sophisticated supply chain that lets it bring us to anywhere we want in the world. Many of us can eat something from anywhere in the world. That system has led to us and both been part of us moving to cities and becoming more urbanized. And so, food and cities, agriculture and cities became separated when before that they were actually more integrated. Long story short, people don't have that connection to agriculture anymore.” - Henry Gordon SmithEpisode Timestamps(01:50) Henry's background(11:28) Agritecture's mission(25:34) The hybridization of agriculture(28:42) Vertical farming(42:33) Quick hit questions(45:34) Final thoughtsLinksHenry's LinkedInAgritecture WebsitePhil's LinkedInThruline Networks

Urban agriculture is the act of farming in urban settings with the focus of cultivating food crops for human needs. Agritecture was developed as an advisory service to help farmers all over the world develop climate smart agriculture in urban and controlled environment agriculture. On this week's episode to kick off the summer 2023 series, Deepak and Katie met with Henry Gordon Smith, founder and CEO of Agritecture to learn more about the role of urban agriculture in specialty crop production. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about how Agritecture designs, develops, and implements solutions for sustaining agriculture in Urban settings. Agritecture's Contact Information: E-mail: henry@agritecture.com Twitter: AGRITECTURE (@agritecture) / Twitter LinkedIn: (16) Agritecture: Overview | LinkedIn FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits Deepak's Twitter: https://twitter.com/agrideepak093 Deepak's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-ghimire Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bathke-a15082246/ Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Episode SummaryHenry Gordon-Smith is the Founder of Agritecture, a global leader in urban agriculture consulting services. Today, Harry welcomes Henry back to the show for Round 2 where Henry talks all about his recent travel and nomadic lifestyle, the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and the evolution of the overall AgTech industry. Henry expounds on the consolidation and hybridization he's seen in vertical farming, Agritecture's growth strategy and why he is so passionate, outspoken and steadfast about his belief in Controlled Environment Agriculture. Thanks to Our SponsorsCultivatd – https://cultivatd.com/ (https://cultivatd.com/) Netled - https://netled.fi/ (https://netled.fi/) Key Takeaways07:13 – Harry welcomes Henry Gordon-Smith back to the show to talk about travel, his current status as a nomad, and how he is scaling appropriately with his company, Agritecture 11:05 – Pushing outside of your comfort zone 13:22 – Agritecture's growth strategy 15:54 – Voltaics, mushrooms and regenerative agriculture 18:57 – How Agritecture's mix of clients has changed throughout the years 22:29 – What has caused corporate clients and investors to pay more attention to vertical farming 24:06 – Partnering with WayBeyond and ‘Greenwashing' explained 29:02 – Consolidation and Hybridization in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry 33:00 – The 1st Annual Generation Fest, AgTech Week & Edible Planet Summit 39:21 – An unapologetic, outspoken advocate for CEA 41:17 – Henry reflects back on what he's built and speaks to who has inspired him along his journey 45:01 – Opportunities for young folks to learn more about AgTech and vertica farming 47:34 – A tough question Henry has had to ask himself recently 54:13 – Harry thanks Henry for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with him and learn more about Agritecture Tweetable Quotes“I like being out of my comfort zone. I think the history of this company is, pun intended, very organic. I started a blog and then people started asking for consulting. I never planned to be a consultant. I thought, ‘I'll start this blog, and I'll get some cool interviews from it, and I'll learn some things.' And here we are. The blog is the brand. I think I've gotten very used to, even before Agritecture, just adapting, and listening, and being agile. It's a key part of who I am as an individual and sort of what we have at the company. But definitely I think that you should be outside your comfort zone if you want to innovate or grow.” (11:05) (Henry) “But also, our new software is a key aspect of our growth. We said, ‘Let's go digital. If we go digital, we can help tens of thousands of new farmers, forget two hundred.' That's also part of the growth strategy. Of course, we translate that to the hiring needs we have, the kind of marketing we would need to do to get there, and the financial resources and returns on investment, and financial targets that we have. And that feeds into our growth plan.” (15:25) (Henry) “ESG investing obviously is also pushing an interest in building portfolios of vertical farming, greenhouses and climate smart tech. But I think it's also the shocks in the system like the pandemic - which reminded us of the risk to our supply chain and the need to localize - and the war in Ukraine. Vertical farming, despite its challenges, has really benefited from these multiple shocks to the system and this sort of long term trend.” (23:13) (Henry) “Greenwashing is making a claim of sustainability or environmental impact, that is an exaggeration or inaccurate, and marketing that claim.” (26:55) (Henry) “Vertical farming is such an exciting technology and it's a piece of the food system. When we hype it up and we separate it and we say, ‘This is the future of food, not a part of the future of food, or a part of a sustainable food system,' we actually create a problem where we remove ourselves from opportunities to...

Henry Gordon-Smith is the Founder and CEO of Agritecture, a company with a mission to accelerate and empower the transition to smarter and more resilient agriculture. Check out: https://www.agritecture.com/ 

Founder & CEO of Agritecture

When I returned from maternity leave in January, I reached out to my good friend Henry Gordon-Smith from Agritecture to find out what I'd missed and what sort of traction the highly funded startups were really getting. When thinking about which company was making the greatest strides, Henry highlighted Infarm, the Berlin-based vertical farming group with more than $300m in funding under its belt. Infarm's global footprint has expanded rapidly in recent months with its in-store units cropping up across the globe and even in Japan, one of the most developed indoor agriculture nations globally.So we decided to co-host an episode with Infarm's two cofounders, and brothers, Guy and Erez Galonska, to dig in to this growth.Expect to hear about their surprising commitment to sustainability, focus on their core customer -- the retailer -- expansion of their plant science team and evolution of their differentiated business  model.

With a small amount of arable land, and a climate that has little rainfall, the UAE faces significant natural challenges standing in the way of its goal to be self-reliant and a champion of food security in the Middle East. In this episode of the Table Talk Podcast, host Stefan Gates is joined by two experts to discuss the efforts the UAE is making, how investment is being utilised and what opportunities and challenges the region faces on the way to meeting its sustainability goals. Joining our panel are Henry Gordon-Smith, CEO and Managing Director, Agritecture (https://www.agritecture.com/) and Hina Kamal, PhD Research Scholar, Future Food, Beacon of Excellence Program, Unversity of Nottingham. They’ll explain how behavioural change will be key to overcoming the unique challenges the UAE faces, but if this can be done the opportunities for the region are huge. About our panel Henry Gordon-Smith, CEO and Managing Director, Agritecture Henry is a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues, and emerging technologies. Henry was born in Hong Kong and has lived in Japan, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Canada, Spain, Austria, and the United States. Henry earned his BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, coursework in Food Security and Urban Agriculture from Ryerson University in Toronto, and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. In 2011, Henry started exploring urban agriculture and launched the blog “Agritecture” to share case studies and analysis from around the world. In 2013, Henry Co-Founded the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) and served on the board until July 2017. In 2014, Henry responded to a global need for technology-agnostic guidance on urban agriculture by launching the advisory firm Agritecture Consulting which has now consulted on over 100 urban agriculture projects in over 20 countries. Agritecture Consulting primarily helps entrepreneurs with vertical farming feasibility studies, recruiting, and systems design. In 2018, Henry was voted top 10 in Produce (USA) and 40 under 40 food policy influencers (NYC). In 2019, Henry was accepted as a Guelph University Food Policy Fellow and an advisor to the Ryerson University urban agriculture and food security curriculum development committee. Henry was named as a top 20 influencer in food and agriculture by Rabobank in December 2019. Henry serves on the advisory board of numerous AgTech startups including Smallhold and Foodshed.io. Henry serves on the board of directors for the not-for-profit food access organization Teens for Food Justice in NYC. Henry has spoken on the topic of urban agriculture in 4 continents and has been interviewed about urban and vertical farming for the WSJ, Futurism, Men’s Health, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, Arabian Business, CNBC, and many more. Henry is based in Brooklyn, NYC. Follow him on social media @theagritect. Hina Kamal, PhD Research Scholar, Future Food, Beacon of Excellence Program, Unversity of Nottingham Hina Kamal is a PhD research scholar at Future Food, Beacon of Excellence Program, University of Nottingham. Currently her research is focused on sustainability development goals (SDGs) in reference to food waste protein recycling and product development. Earlier she has been associated with United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), where she was a Research Associate at the College of Food and Agriculture. She has won the Alltech Young Scientist Award, USA and is an active researcher primarily in areas including food waste, biodegradable products, dairy chemistry and functional foods.

Henry Gordon-Smith is a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues, and emerging technologies. Henry was born in Hong Kong and has lived in Japan, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Canada, Spain, Austria, and the United States. Henry earned his BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, coursework in Food Security and Urban Agriculture from Ryerson University in Toronto, and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. In 2011, Henry started exploring urban agriculture and launched the blog “Agritecture” to share case studies and analysis from around the world. In 2013, Henry Co-Founded the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) and served on the board until July 2017. In 2014, Henry responded to a global need for technology-agnostic guidance on urban agriculture by launching the advisory firm Agritecture Consulting which has now consulted on over 100 urban agriculture projects in over 20 countries. Agritecture Consulting primarily helps entrepreneurs with vertical farming feasibility studies, recruiting, and systems design. In 2018, Henry was voted top 10 in Produce (USA) and 40 under 40 food policy influencers (NYC). In 2019, Henry was accepted as a Guelph University Food Policy Fellow and an advisor to the Ryerson University urban agriculture and food security curriculum development committee. Henry was named as a top 20 influencer in food and agriculture by Rabobank in December 2019. Henry serves on the advisory board of numerous AgTech startups including Smallhold and Foodshed.io. Henry serves on the board of directors for the not-for-profit food access organization Teens for Food Justice in NYC. Henry has spoken on the topic of urban agriculture in 4 continents and has been interviewed about urban and vertical farming for the WSJ, Futurism, Men's Health, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, Arabian Business, CNBC, and many more. Henry is based in Brooklyn, NYC. Agritecture https://www.agritecture.com/ Agritecture Designer https://www.agritecture.com/designer https://twitter.com/agritecture Follow him on social media @theagritect

Henry Gordon-Smith is a global thought leader in accelerating vertical and urban agriculture. The COVID-19 lockdown in Oman resulted in his short business trip being extended to over 90 days! However, having a world leading agritech and sustainability pioneer stuck in your country can lead to some inspiring conversations. Listen to Henry as he shares his vision for a whole new way of farming in Oman._________Anglo Omani Society accounts:Instagram: angloomanisocietyLinkedin: The Anglo-Omani SocietyTwitter: @AngloOmaniSOCFacebook: The Anglo-Omani Society

Henry Gordon Smith is a global AgTech leader, speaker and founder of Agritecture, a global leader in urban agriculture consulting services. Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he and Henry discuss the business model of vertical farming and urban agriculture. They expound on the racial and socioeconomic divide within agriculture as well as the ongoing ‘food apartheid.’ Finally, Henry speaks to upcoming events and projects he and his organization are working towards. Special thanks to our Season 1 Sponsor IGS – https://intelligentgrowthsolutions.com/ Key Takeaways 00:01 – Henry shares his origin story and how he originally became interested in vertical farming and podcasting 07:52 – The biggest challenges Henry has faced as an entrepreneur and how investments have shaped the vertical farming business model 13:04 – Complex questions about vertical farming that Henry is seeking answers to 20:23 – Henry shares his definition of vertical farming and solutions he suggests for the industry 29:13 – Henry’s speaks to the mission of his company Agritecture, and some of its offerings 36:15 – Henry’s unique perspective on race, the ‘food apartheid’ and urban agriculture 42:49 – Upcoming vents Henry is launching with Agritecture 45:29 – Henry expounds on what excites him about the future of vertical farming and AgTech in general 50:25 – Where listeners can follow Henry Tweetables “As I was exploring my interest in doing business solutions to sustainability challenges, I created three blogs to kind of test the market and to see what people responded to.” (03:38) “I’m not about hype. I’m happy to encourage and talk about the benefits of urban agriculture and vertical farming, but I really want to talk about the complex questions.”(12:49) “My definition is really about three dimensional farming. It could be one floor, it could be a container, it could be a basement. It’s really about saying, ‘Ok, when we think three dimensionally about agriculture and the potential to photosynthesize plants using LEDs, what could we do and what could we do with this space?’” (22:25) “We have the third urban agriculture director in the United States that was just put into place in [Washington] D.C., to join Atlanta and Philadelphia. That’s really exciting…I’m really excited to see how policy accelerates the industry and starts to structure it a little bit.” (48:00) Links Mentioned: Henry’s LinkedIn Agritecture Agritecture Designer Agritecture Event Link Henry’s Instagram – @theagritect Henry’s Twitter – @TheAgritect Books Mentioned: The Vertical The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century - Dr. Dickson Despommier Intelligent Growth Solutions Website | Twitter | YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast I spoke with Henry Gordon-Smith, the founder and CEO of Agritecture an urban agriculture consulting firm. Henry has become the world’s go-to expert in urban agriculture: from community gardens to high-rise high-intensity hydroponic agriculture. I thought Henry would be a good person to talk with about the Twenty First Century Imperative, and specifically about the importance of developing local food supplies to counter the increasing impacts that climate change is having on our industrial food system. In 2011, Henry started Agritecture.com, a media platform covering the news, business, and design of how agriculture integrates with the built environment. Following that, in 2013, Henry co-founded the Association for Vertical Farming, and then in 2014, he started Agritecture Consulting, an urban agriculture consultancy assisting over 126 clients in 26 countries including entrepreneurs, multinational companies, architecture firms, municipalities, and educational institutions. Most recently, in April 2020, Henry's team launched Agritecture Designer, the world's first online urban farm planning software. In all his pursuits, Henry says he is motivated by achieving triple bottom line success – success that is measured by its positive impact on people, the planet, and profitability. In this podcast interview, I had a wide-ranging conversation with Henry about the challenges and opportunities for urbanizing food production; where aquaponics fits in; new techniques and technologies, and what gives Henry hope in the face of the enormous climate change challenges we face.  You can read more about this podcast in the podcast’s Show Notes.  Please Support this Podcast: The Twenty First Century Imperative podcast is ad-free and relies entirely on user support. If you find it valuable please consider supporting us by becoming a patron at our TFCI Patreon Page.

On this episode of Locally Grown In, join Henry Gordon-Smith and guests Majid Almasrouri, Jaibir Cheema, and Saleh Alshanfari – as they explore the local food system in Muscat, Oman.In this episode, we interview Jaibir Cheema CEO, Teejan Podponics and Saleh Alshanfari the CEO, Oman food investment holding.Muscat, the capital of Oman, is a port city also surrounded by mountains and deserts. Rainfall is Muscat is insufficient for growing crops. Water problems, along with overfarming, caused the government to establish the Ministry of Water Resources in 1990. The government's economic development policy emphasizes the expansion of non-oil sectors as an effort to diversify the economy and diminish its dependence on oil exports.Have you listened to Episode 9 - Locally Grown In: New Delhi? If not, check it out first!

On this episode of Locally Grown In, join Henry Gordon-Smith and guests – Briana Zagami, Bharat Budhiraja, and Ambar Sinha– as they explore the local food system in New Delhi, India.In this episode, we interview Bharat Budhiraja, who actually built the first vertical farm in India. Bharat is now working with farmers in the Himalayas in India (about 250 miles away from New Delhi) at an altitude of 7000 ft, cultivating Kale and selling fresh leaves as well as powdered Kale.The second guest interviewed is Ambar Sinha who is creating India's first citizen incentives toolkit as a Fellow in the India Smart Cities Fellowship program. The government of India launched the Smart Cities Mission, under which they are developing 100 cities, with the aim to make them citizen-friendly and sustainable. Urban Agriculture is something that is not yet fully a part of their agenda, as access to potable water and safety are higher priorities. In this episode, we learn more about this city of 25 million people and how urban agriculture has been incorporated into the government’s agenda. Our interviewees also share advice to entrepreneurs in India who are thinking about starting an urban farming business. Have you listened to Episode 8 - Locally Grown In: Miami? If not, check it out first!

On this episode of the CropTalk series, #KyleTalksAgTech, Kyle Barnett speaks with Henry Gordon-Smith about his journey in urban farming, his advice on getting started in the CEA industry and what it's like to run Agritecture. 

Follow Henry on Instagram and Twitter @theagrictect and Agrictecture on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.Created by Eray/Carbajo, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Find out what today’s guest and former guests are up to by following What's Wrong With (www/) on Instagram and on Twitter.

Our guest this episode is international keynote speaker Henry Gordon-Smith talking about Urban Agriculture and the built environment. As founder of @agritecture, Henry guides entrepreneurs, cities, and companies on triple-bottom-line #localagriculture #urbanag #verticalfarmingsolutions. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review on iTunes. In this episode, we discuss; Agritecture […]

On this episode of Know Your Food, we sit down with Henry Gordon-Smith, founder of the firm Agritecture headquartered in Brooklyn New York and passionate thought influencer in the food and agtech sectors. Agritecture is on a mission to empower impact-driven organizations to develop feasible urban farming solutions, turning their business ideas into practical and sustainable realities. Tune in as we speak with Henry about the future of food, how Agritecture is playing a role in emerging food and farming technologies. 

Our guest today is Henry Gordon-Smith of Agritecture. Agritecture offers consulting services for entrepreneurs, companies, and cities, including feasibility studies, farm design, recruiting, and local food system planning. Some topics we will discuss include how architecture changed in the last few decades in agriculture, examples of international partners and what are their plans for urban agriculture and much more! https://www.agritecture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/agritecture/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Henry Gordon-Smith of Agritecture. Agritecture offers consulting services for entrepreneurs, companies, and cities, including feasibility studies, farm design, recruiting, and local food system planning. Some topics we will discuss include how architecture changed in the last few decades in agriculture, examples of international partners and what are their plans for urban agriculture and much more! https://www.agritecture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/agritecture/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/blog/

Today on RYA, we host Henry Gordon-Smith the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture Consulting. Henry has a lot to say about the current AgTech scene, both the business and moral imperative driving the industry and where we are, as a society, both making strides and falling short. Tune in as we discuss: The recent spike in Urban AgTech investment and macroeconomic, environmental, and social drivers of the industry Urban AgTech’s part in solving food supply challenges caused by urban density and population growth The future of vertical farming The impact of current farming methods on carbon emission and how the Agtech industry can be a major corrective Cannabis as a focus of the AgTech space …and more NYC AgTech Week is 9/21 - 9/26.

On this episode of Locally Grown In, join Henry Gordon-Smith and guests – Briana Zagami, Rob Laing, Anastasia Plakias, and Raymond Figueroa – as they explore the local food system in New York City.Developing urban agriculture in New York City has the opportunity to reduce food transportation costs and the associated environmental impacts, provide economic opportunities, and improve public health. In this episode, we meet with two entrepreneurs who are utilizing unused space to grow food in New York City and are sharing their narratives with the public by hosting tours at their farms. Anastasia Plakias Co-Founder and COO of Brooklyn Grange, and Rob Laing CEO of Farm One, are helping to change the local food landscape in NYC. We also interview Raymond Figueroa, who has been involved in countless efforts to increase access to fresh food in New York, especially in the South Bronx. He talks to us about the importance of community gardens and their co-benefits specifically to New York’s urban environment. He also tells us about how community gardens are empowering New York City’s youth. Want to learn more about urban agriculture in New York City? Attend NYC AgTech Week (Sept 21-26), the only AgTech conference on the East coast run by the leaders of the industry themselves. The six day conference features exclusive farm tours, panels, workshops and presentations focused on the fast growing and innovative AgTech sector in NYC and the Eastern Seaboard, along with unprecedented access to industry Founders, Investors, CEO's, Startups and Thought Leaders through curated networking events and opportunities. Attend Nyc agtech week Have you listened to Episode 6 - Locally Grown In: Brussels? If not, check it out first!

The earth is a place we all call home. It’s a commonality that transcends borders; it’s the place we all stand on, and if you’ve ever watched nat geo it’s pure magic.    In a recent interview, today’s guest Henry Gordon Smith said We are currently on an unsustainable trajectory that if continued unchecked will lead to devastation.   Henry is an urban Agriculture Consultant, International Keynote Speaker & AgTech Advisor   He is also the Managing Director of Agritecture a company that helps companies learn the art, science, and business of urban agriculture and integrating it into cities.    Agritecture Consulting provides a comprehensive approach to urban agriculture project development. They have been in operation since 2014, and has helped more than eighty organizations determine the feasibility of their ideas, validate their business strategies, recruit talent for their projects, and manage operational challenges.   They have a personalized commitment to each project and see their job as to jumpstart your knowledge of urban agriculture, help you navigate barriers to entry, make industry connections, and mitigate risk. Our consulting services are backed by several years of operations data and a team of experienced growers, engineers, and sustainability managers.    Their vision is a world where commercial urban agriculture is economically feasible, reduces the environmental impact of the food system, and improves food security.   During our conversation we discuss:  What urban agriculture is and its benefits.  The biggest implications of climate change on our society.  Why it’s so important to develop resilient food systems.  How centralization of food distribution puts us at risk.  The different types of urban agriculture - from community gardens to hydroponics.  And how both organizations and individuals can play a role and why it’s so important. 

On this episode of Locally Grown In, join Henry Gordon-Smith and guests – Jeffrey Landau, Nele Lauwers, Stefaan Kint, Alexandre Van Deun, Olivier Paulus, and Alexandre Lefebvre – as they explore the local food system in Brussels, Belgium.Brussels is an ideal city for creating a regenerative agriculture system, being the political center of the European Union. This position in European politics and the physical position of Brussels to its surrounding farmland, gives Brussels a strong profile for urban agriculture initiatives. While the demand for organic and local food products is rising in the city of Brussels, rural farming around the city is producing products using conventional farming methods and directed for the European and world market. How can food production in and around the city meet local demands? A network of both urban and rural farmers could learn from each other in order to accelerate a healthy, local food production that plays an important role in feeding the city of Brussels.In this episode, we speak with Nele Lauwers, Stefaan Kint, and Alexandre Lefebvre and learn more about the ambitious targets set by the Good Food Strategy. The policy calls for a 30% reduction in food waste by 2020, 30% autonomy in fruit and veg by 2035, and a 30% increase in revenue from organic food. We also hear from entrepreneurs, Olivier Paulus and Alexandre Van Deun, who founded Urban Harvest a vertical farm in Brussels that uses a minimum input to produce a maximum yield. Have you listened to Episode 5 - Locally Grown In: Toronto? If not, check it out first!

On this episode of Locally Grown In, join Henry Gordon-Smith and guests – Yara Nagi, Lauren Baker, Christopher Wong, and Laura Headley – as they explore the local food system in Toronto, Canada.Toronto is at an advantage over most cities grappling with food system resilience, because the City and Province have committed to addressing climate change resilience and already recognize food systems as a priority in resilience planning. In this episode we talk with Lauren Baker about the policy put in place to meet Toronto’s goal to create “A resilient food system that provides all residents with adequate and equitable access to food within walking distance immediately after an extreme weather event.”We also talk to Christopher Wong and Laura Headley about the challenges and opportunities urban agriculture entrepreneurs face and learn a bit more about current state of Toronto’s local food system.Have you listened to Episode 4 - Locally Grown In: Atlanta? If not, check it out first! Thanks for listening! LGI on iTunes

  Henry Gordon-Smith is considered one of the leading experts in urban agriculture. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture, a global urban agriculture consultation company that seeks to spread and promote the idea of urban and vertical farming. Part of Henry’s duties as Managing Director include overseeing projects, planning events and conferences, and networking with like-minded businesses. He has a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University.   Henry joins me today to share his passion for urban farming and discuss some of its more fascinating details. He explains what urban farming is, what makes it different from local farming, and how it can improve a city’s economic growth as well as its sustainability efforts. He shares research data on urban agriculture, how someone can be eligible to have an urban farm, and the potential profitability. Henry also describes what we can expect from their AgLanta conference in April 2019.     “If a certain population in the city know how to grow food, and there are policies to support it, the city will be able to impact its own food security and be more independent.” - Henry Gordon-Smith       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:   How Henry became interested in working in agriculture. Why he chose blogging as a means to spread stories on Agritecture. Why we should be looking into urban farming and how it helps sustainability efforts. Where the most opportunities lie in sustainable urban farming. Emerging green technologies that embody the food, water, and energy systems. The difference between urban and local agriculture. Urban agriculture profitability and investments. The idea of replacing the sun using new technology. The types of plants that can thrive in an urban setting. Minimum requirements for someone to start urban farming. Some of the reasons urban farming fails and how to make it succeed. What to expect at the AgLanta conference.       Resources Mentioned:   AgLanta AgTech X     Connect with Henry Gordon-Smith   Agritecture LinkedIn         We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.        Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram   

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Henry Gordon-Smithis the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture, an urban agriculture consulting company. Agritecture was started by Henry as a blog resource for all things urban agriculture news, business, and design. He shares about how he started his career in hydroponics and grew his blog into a successful consulting business. Henry gives his take on the current state of the industry, from industrial-scale, localized vertical farms to shipping container indoor farms. There is so much value in this episode whether you are interested in urban agriculture or you want to learn how to develop your network and influence to start a business. Don't miss this one! Connect with Agritecture Website | Instagram | Twitter | Podcast Connect with Teens for Food Justice HERE TMA Spotlight | Hingtgen Farms Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Henry Gordon-Smith of Agritecture discusses cities as an eco-system, and why agricultural city planning is so important for resiliency, the environment, the economy and our own mental health. Plus, find out what makes Henry say, "you know you want it" and reference SimCity in the same sentence.

How much does agriculture play a role in climate change? This episode dives deeper into the world's food problem. Throughout this conversation, sustainable urban agriculture expert Henry Gordon-Smith explains to us the current solutions for food scarcity in urban environments, the high-risk traditional farmers are under, and inspiration for people who want to create change! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Henry Gordon-Smith is the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture, an urban agriculture consulting company. Agritecture was started by Henry as a blog resource for all things urban agriculture news, business, and design. He shares about how he started his career in hydroponics and grew his blog into a successful consulting business. Henry gives his take on the current state of the industry, from industrial-scale, localized vertical farms to shipping container indoor farms. There is so much value in this episode whether you are interested in urban agriculture or you want to learn how to develop your network and influence to start a business. Don't miss this one! Connect with Agritecture Website | Instagram | Twitter Connect with Teens for Food Justice HERE Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

In our inaugural episode, hosts Ian Scherling and Joanna Chow sit down with Henry Gordon Smith to talk about bringing agriculture to cities. Check it out! For more on Henry and Agritecture, visit their website: http://agritecture.com/ Music courtesy of Comfort Fit, under the Creative Commons' Attribution Non-Commercial - No Derivatives 3.0 Germany license

Check out Sasaki's first foray into audio—a sneak-peek of a conversation between Sasaki landscape architect Ian Scherling and Henry Gordon-Smith, the founder of the urban agriculture platform Agritecture. As a passionate advocate for bringing farming into cities, Gordon-Smith will be presenting this weekend at Aglanta, the inaugural urban agriculture conference in Atlanta.

Hosts: Dickson Despommier and Vincent Racaniello Guest: Henry Gordon-Smith Dickson and Vincent meet with Henry Gordon-Smith, founder of Agritecture and board member of the Association for Vertical Farming.   Links for this episode Agritecture Association for Vertical Farming Blue Planet Environmental Henry's Bronx model vertical farm AeroFarms The Martian by Andy Weir Mirai Co. Japan Letters read on UrbAg 14 Send your questions and comments to urbanag@urbanag.ws