US - OHIO: Great Lakes Ag-Tech Summit - September 23, 2019
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from this year keynote speakers, Austin Webb (Robotany) and Chieri Kubota (The Ohio State University.)
Join Urban Ag News, Hort Americas and Current, powered by GE, for the inaugural Great Lakes Ag-Tech Summit on September 23rd. Held at the historic Nela Park campus in Cleveland, the one-day event features keynotes and panel discussions from leading researchers and innovative growers in the Great Lakes region. Connect with growers, scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs as we shape the future of food and move controlled environment agriculture forward.
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We have added a panel to the agenda!
Hear Michel Doss, Paul Brentlinger, Dr. Chieri Kubota, Dr. Ariana Torres, Austin Webb and Chris Higgins at the end of the day as they recap and take your questions!
Location
The Institute at Nela Park
1975 Noble Rd. Cleveland, OH 44112
When
Monday, September 23, 2019
9 am to 4pm
Cost
Early bird ticket cost is $30 if you register before September 16.
Regular admission $50.
Keynotes
Optimizing Plant Production Under a Controlled Environment – Research and Education Programs at the Ohio State University
Dr. Chieri Kubota – Ohio State University
Dr. Kubota’s research mission is to serve in the development of science and technology in the area of controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Her projects are in an interdisciplinary area that encompasses plant physiology and horticultural engineering to enhance understanding and efficiency of CEA plant production systems such as greenhouses, warehouses (vertical farms), and growth chambers.
Are Consumers and Growers Putting Dollars in the Local Food Industry? Insights on Technologies and Preferences
Dr. Ariana Torres – Purdue University
Dr. Torres’ background combines field experience in agriculture with theoretical and applied research on agricultural economics. She has worked on projects looking at the impact of marketing choices on technology adoption for fruit and vegetable growers; the economic implications of social capital on entrepreneurship; and the role of community support on the resilience of small business after disasters.
Dr. Torres uses economic analysis to support the economic viability of the horticulture industry. Her research focuses on the intersection between the horticulture industry and marketing decisions. Her goal is to conduct innovative outreach and applied research in Specialty Crops Marketing, with the end of promoting economic sustainability for horticultural businesses.
Dr. Torres is currently working on a project evaluating the market, economics, and potential barriers to produce export-quality dried apricots from smallholders of southern Tajikistan. She is also working on evaluating the adoption of solar dehydrator for selected dried specialty crops in Indiana and Georgia. Lastly, she is collecting foundational data and establishing long-term pricing reports for Indiana farmers’ markets.
Agenda
Start: 9 am 09/23/19
9-9:30 am Introduction from Current
Brief history of Nela Park and Thomas Edison’s Institute
9:30-10 am Introduction from Hort Americas/Current
Chris Higgins, Owner of Urban Ag News and President of Hort Americas, LLC
Michel Doss, General Manager of Specialty at Current, powered by GE
10-10:45 am Keynote: Hear from a New Vertical Farming Company
10:45-11 am Break
11-11:45 am Panel discussion
Participants and topic TBD
11:45-1pm Lunch
1-1:45 pm Keynote: Ohio State University
Dr. Chieri Kubota
Dr. Kubota’s research mission is to serve in the development of science and technology in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Her projects are in an interdisciplinary area that encompasses plant physiology and horticultural engineering to enhance understanding and efficiency of CEA plant production systems such as greenhouses, warehouses (vertical farms), and growth chambers.
1:45-2:30 pm Keynote: Purdue University
Dr. Ariana Torres
Ag economist focused on the marketing and economics of specialty crops, especially those grown in controlled environments. Courses instructed center on entrepreneurship, marketing and the economics of specialty crop production. Researches technology adoption for specialty crop operations, and how consumers perceive grower technologies.
2:30-2:45 pm Break
2:45-3:30 pm Panel discussion
Participants and topic TBD
3:30-3:45 pm Closing remarks
Hort Americas and Current, powered by GE