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OptimIA Annual Stakeholder Meeting (Virtual) - July 29, 2020
OptimIA (Optimizing Indoor Agriculture) project team invites indoor farmers, allied trades, and professionals interested in participating in our first annual stakeholder meeting (virtual)
OptimIA (Optimizing Indoor Agriculture) project team invites indoor farmers, allied trades, and professionals interested in participating in our first annual stakeholder meeting (virtual). Join us as we share recent research results and discuss future activities. OptimIA is a USDA-supported Specialty Crop Research Initiative project to advance the emerging indoor farming industry to become more profitable and sustainable through critical research and extension activities.
For more information and registration please visit this page. Or contact Dr. Erik Runkle, Michigan State University. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
OptimIA Project Team
Project Director and PIs
Erik Runkle, Michigan State University (Project Director)
Murat Kacira, University of Arizona
Chieri Kubota, The Ohio State University
Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University
Cary Mitchell, Purdue University
Simone Valle de Souza, Michigan State University
OptimIA Collaborators
Jennifer Boldt, USDA ARS
David Hamby, OSRAM
H. Christopher Peterson, Michigan State University
Nadia Sabeh, Dr. Greenhouse Inc.
Click here for more information about the meeting.
Horti ASIA And Association for Vertical Farming to Launch 'Vertical Farming Pavilion'
Horti ASIA emphasizes horticultural solutions that are both relevant and important to the development of Asian markets
Horti ASIA emphasizes horticultural solutions that are both relevant and important to the development of Asian markets. The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF), as an official partner of Horti ASIA, will be running Asia's first vertical farming pavilion. The AVF Forum will be integrated into Horti ASIA's overall program to ensure significant interest and traffic from the exhibit's attendees.
About the AVF pavilion:
A pavilion to showcase the latest innovations in vertical farming to the world's biggest agricultural market
Three days of events including roundtables, expert panels, and presentations
AVF Forum - Topics including:
Developing the right light recipe
Driving investment in vertical farming
Efficiency and green energy in vertical farming
Business models and many more to come…
For more information:
Horti ASIA
www.horti-asia.com
Publication date: Thu 25 Jun 2020
Future Farm Technology Expo Announces That The UK Urban Vertical Farm Association Urban Agritech UK (UKUAT) Has Joined Future Farm Technology Expo As An Official Supporter of The Event
Mark Horler, Chairman, and Founder of UKUAT commented “We are very excited to announce UKUAT’s partnership with FFT Expo and to have the opportunity to promote urban agriculture and the related technologies at such a leading and exciting event
Future Farm Technology Expo is delighted to announce that the Uk urban vertical farm association Urban Agritech UK (UKUAT) has joined Future Farm Technology Expo as an Official Supporter of the event as an Official Association. UKUAT will be working with the team at FFT Expo to help promote, educate and support UKUAT exhibiting members and connecting the UK urban vertical farming industry to suppliers, farmers, and those who are researching the industry. FFT Expo will run from 11th & 12th of November 2020, at the NEC Birmingham.
Statement from Mark Horler here:
Mark Horler, Chairman, and Founder of UKUAT commented “We are very excited to announce UKUAT’s partnership with FFT Expo and to have the opportunity to promote urban agriculture and the related technologies at such a leading and exciting event. Urban farming is an integral and rapidly growing part of farming. UKUAT is proud to represent and promote our members who are creating new technologies, sharing knowledge, and ultimately producing food in urban and peri-urban areas. It’s a truly exciting time to be involved with UKUAT, as we have networked with different internationally recognized institutions to promote the fantastic new technology that is arising from the sector. We seek always to create new strategic links with experts, organizations, institutions, and to share knowledge. This partnership with FFT Expo will enable us to expand and promote these activities, utilizing this event, online webinars, whitepapers, and networking events in the future.”
Mike Enser, Marketing Manager for the show said ‘the launch edition in 2019 attracted motivated and engaged visitors from across the farming community, with 96% of attendees having buying power. We are delighted that UKUAT is working with us. The knowledge they have of the UK sector is second to none and we at FFT Expo are looking forward to working with Mark and his team to ensure the UK urban vertical farm market is showcased through its exhibiting members, through the associations thought leadership and through its vision ‘To utilize Urban Agritech as a tool to achieve greater sustainability & resilience in the UK food system. Expanding the horizons of Urban Agritech to better inform communities across the UK.’
Future Farm Technology Expo is run by Farmers Weekly and Reed Exhibitions. The event hosts demonstrations of new technologies and the multitude of capabilities that data provides as well as bringing together innovators in agricultural technologies with farmers looking to improve their productivity and yields.
Editors notes:
The UK Urban AgriTech collective, or UKUAT, brings together the UK’s key players in modern agricultural technologies. We’re a cross-industry group devoted to promoting urban agtech as a solution for food and environmental crises. We influence policy by sharing information, educating, and communicating practitioner needs as one. We promote the uptake of agtech in urban and peri-urban settings by uniting to attract funding and customers.
Future Farm Technology Expo is one of the only UK events dedicated to solving the challenges faced by farmers through agricultural technology solutions.
Whether you are looking to optimise your production or reduce waste, here you have direct access to the experts and technological solutions that will benefit you long-term and plant those seeds for positive change.
For immediate circulation:
To get in touch with UKUAT please email info@ukuat.org
If you would like to talk to the team behind FFT Expo, please email Mike Enser –michael.enser@reedexpo.co.uk
LIVE WEBINAR - The Value of Farming In The Fight To End Homelessness - Thursday, April 30th, 2020
The Value of Farming In The Fight To End Homelessness. Featuring Lotus House in Miami, FL
The Value of Farming In the Fight to End Homelessness
Hear how Lotus House in Miami brought a container farm to their community
11:00 - 11:45 AM EST
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GreenTech Americas Program Focuses On 2 Main Themes
During GreenTech Americas fifty Mexican and international speakers will present various topics for ‘crop optimization in protected horticulture’ and ‘strategic themes focused on business and investment’
By urbanagnews
February 21, 2020
Press Release – During GreenTech Americas fifty Mexican and international speakers will present various topics for ‘crop optimization in protected horticulture’ and ‘strategic themes focused on business and investment’. The objective is to present trends, knowledge and new solutions to all levels of professionals in the horticultural industry of Latin America. The show and program will be held from March 24 to 26, 2020, at the Congress Center, Querétaro Mexico.
Program
Within the framework of this event, a program of conferences and panels is developed with 2 main themes 1: Crop optimization
and 2: Business and investment. A few of the many highlights are:
Saber Merismailli, CEO of Ecoation, talks about “How artificial intelligence can help us grow clean food. And how early detection of issues can increase the revenue in your greenhouse”;
Chris Higgins, Hort Americas, tells you all you want to know about vertical farms. “Do vertical farms build stronger plants? How will the vertical farming industry develop and how does it impact you?”;
Peter Hendriks, director of LetsGrow.com, gives an update about big data. “Big data is no longer a stranger. How can you implement it to your business?”;
“The world’s population is growing and with it the demand for raw materials. However, the supply of crucial raw materials is limited”. A delegate of The World Bank explains the importance of Circular Economy, trends and developments for a sustainable future;
Héctor Manuel Cotero, Dummen Orange, discusses the trends in high-quality flower production. “What are the latest technologies and trends in this industry?’.
Experts and panel leaders
To name a few of the experts who will participate:
Erik J. Plaisier, Agricultural Counsellor for Mexico and Cuba, Nature and Food Embassy of the Netherlands;
Aldo Mares, President of the National Association of Exporters of Berries, Aneberries;
Oscar Woltman de Vries, General Director of Hortinvest Mexico;
Ricardo Martínez, Director General de Asesores en Invernaderos;
Alfonso Torres, Director General, Koppert Mexico, Koppert Biological Systems;
Edison Torrado León, Founder of Naturavisión;
Mauricio Revah, CEO, United Farms;
Paul Arkesteijn, Product Manager & Consultant, Ludvig Svensson;
Remy Matt, Manager, Cultilene;
Rene Beerkens, Consultant, Hoogendoorn.
About GreenTech Americas
GreenTech Americas is a spin-off of GreenTech Amsterdam with the goal to meet the needs of regional growers, breeders, and suppliers. GreenTech Americas will enable a greater exchange of knowledge, experiences, and success stories of the horticultural industry from Mexico and its region. The show is organized by RAI Amsterdam and Tarsus México. Please find more information and to register at www.greentech.nl.
About GreenTech Amsterdam
GreenTech Amsterdam will be held Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 June 2020. The exhibition is a global meeting place for all horticultural technology professionals. GreenTech focuses on the early stages of the horticultural chain and the current issues growers face. All Dutch front runners, greenhouse builders and suppliers are present. Last year a total of 12,489 professionals from 114 countries visited GreenTech Amsterdam.
Fireside Chat With Square Roots CEO & Co-Founder Tobias Peggs: Scaling Indoor Farming At Speed
Indoor Ag-Con is excited to announce that Square Roots Co-Founder & CEO Tobias Peggs has joined our conference line-up for the May 18-20, 2020 edition! Tobias will join Nicola Kerslake, Indoor Ag-Con Founder and Co-Founder, Contain, for the afternoon Fireside Chat: Scaling Indoor Farming At Speed
Square Roots Co-Founders Tobias Peggs and Kimbal Musk Empowering Next-Gen Farmers
Indoor Ag-Con is excited to announce that Square Roots Co-Founder & CEO Tobias Peggs has joined our conference line-up for the May 18-20, 2020 edition! Tobias will join Nicola Kerslake, Indoor Ag-Con Founder and Co-Founder, Contain, for the afternoon Fireside Chat: Scaling Indoor Farming At Speed. If our industry is to bring high-quality, local produce to customers all year round, we must collectively understand how to scale farming at speed to reach as many people as possible. Using a unique and scalable ‘farmer-first’ technology platform, Square Roots is doing just that. Tobias will share how this tech-enabled urban farming company is training and empowering the next generation of leaders in urban agriculture to grow local food that is delicious, responsible, nutritious, and profitable. And, be sure to check out the story further down in this issue highlighting our special guest blog post from Square Roots Co-Founder Kimbal Musk, too!
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During Indoor Ag-Con, we’ll be featuring the panel presentation, What Is the Next Technical Frontier for LED Lighting” on Monday, May 18 from 10 – 10:45 am. Moderated by Dr. Morgan Pattison, SSLS, Inc., the panel will include Blake Lange, Signify, formerly Philips Lighting – City Farming; Brandon Newkirk, LumiGrow; and Xander Yang, Sananbio.
Ahead of the session, we reached out to our participants to find out, from an LED perspective, what is the next hot thing in lighting?
WHAT'S THE NEXT HOT THING IN LED LIGHTING? >>>
KIMBAL MUSK: 10 WAYS SQUARE ROOTS' FARM-TECH PLATFORM EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS
Ahead of Square Roots CEO & Co-Founder Tobias Peggs' Fireside Chat at Indoor Ag-Con, Co-Founder & Exec Chairman Kimbal Musk has shared a guest blog post with us.
"There are a lot of smart people in this industry, many with different visions for the optimum architecture and model for indoor farming (e.g. plant factories)," says Musk. "But all working hard to bring better food to market — which, given our wider vision to bring real food to everyone, is wonderful to see. The more of us working on the real food revolution the better — and we want all of these systems to flourish. But here are 10 reasons why we think container farming rocks.....”
10 WAYS SQUARE ROOTS' FARM-TECH PLATFORM EMPOWERS NEXT-GEN FARMERS>>>
YOU COULD WIN 2 TICKETS TO BIOSPHERE 2!
When you arrive at Indoor Ag-Con, be sure to enter for your chance to win two general admission tickets to Biosphere 2 and an overnight stay at B2 cabanas!
The winners will get to tour one of the world’s most unique facilities dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues. The Biosphere 2 facility serves as a laboratory for controlled scientific studies, an arena for scientific discovery and discussion, and a far-reaching provider of public education.
What’s more, as part of the package, the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (UA-CEAC) would like to also extend an invitation for the recipients to its vertical farm research and educational facility (UAgFarm) at UA-CEAC and other UA-CEAC projects/facilities as an additional welcome!
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GREENHOUSE GROWER: Gotham Greens Opens Another Massive Greenhouse
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United Fresh Talks Produce Trends, Opportunities For Indoor Growers
Each week we're adding new companies to our growing show floor. Among our most recent additions are Ceres Greenhouse Solutions and Percival Scientific
Don't Miss United Fresh Produce Association Panel Discussion With
Walmart, BrightFarms, DNO Produce!
PRODUCE TRENDS & BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDOOR GROWERS
Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to announce that the United Fresh Produce Association will host a panel presentation during our May edition on Monday, May 18 from 10-10:45 am. During this insightful and idea-packed session, United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel (pictured top left), will share some of the association's latest produce trend research findings. He'll also moderate a top-notch panel, including (clockwise) Paul Lightfoot, CEO, BrightFarms; Victor Verlage, Senior Director of Agricultural Strategy, Walmart, Inc; and Alex DiNovo, CEO, DNO Produce, as they share business opportunities they see with indoor growers. You won't want to miss this one! Learn more about this program and the growing line-up for the May 18-20, 2020 edition.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MAY '20 EXHIBITORS
Each week we're adding new companies to our growing show floor. Among our most recent additions are Ceres Greenhouse Solutions and Percival Scientific.
Learn more about these innovative companies, and many others who will be showcasing their latest introductions and solutions for your indoor growing needs!
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INDOOR AG-CON EXHIBITOR NEWS: JIFFY OFFERS SUSTAINABLE NETTING SOLUTION Reducing the use of plastic in packaging and production purposes is an important global issue. As Jiffy points out in their latest news alert, plastic does not belong in nature and it should not be in the process of cultivation. This is why Jiffy aims for lowering the use of plastics for their growing media. Just recently Jiffy decided to switch from PE and PP plastics to PLA netting for all Jiffy Grow Blocks and Jiffy Pellets. See them in booth 3001 in May and read their full announcement here!
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Stimulating Debate In Controlled Environment Agriculture - 18th March, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Can we really feed 40,000 people with a ‘SkyFarm’? Or will everyone in London have a ‘Personal Food Computer’ by 2040? These are the sorts of provocative questions being posed ahead of the upcoming Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) conference being held on 18th March at the John Innes Centre
DESIGNED FOR THE FUTURE: STIMULATING DEBATE IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE
Can we really feed 40,000 people with a ‘SkyFarm’? Or will everyone in London have a ‘Personal Food Computer’ by 2040? These are the sorts of provocative questions being posed ahead of the upcoming Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) conference being held on 18th March at the John Innes Centre.
The event is hosted by Agri-TechE, a business-focused membership organization that is supporting the growth of a vibrant agri-tech cluster of innovative farmers, food producers and processors, scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs.
Matt Millington, of Method Strategic Design Studio, is a speaker at the event. He comments: “Humans only evolve when they are pushed to. There are technological advances that can contribute to making urban farming a wider reality, but more importantly, there are drivers: climate change, soil degradation, urbanization…”
He’s right about there being drivers of change: models indicate that 70% of the human population will live in cities by 2050*.
CEA, the concept of growing crops in a secure indoor space, is seen by many as the ultimate solution to food security in an urban context and the upcoming conference will provide an opportunity for stakeholders in the field to discuss how to reach the future that they want to see.
Speakers include visionaries: Matt, from Method; and Thomas Cox, a Bristolian Architect with ambitious plans for a modular high-rise farming block. Both will arrive at the upcoming Agri-TechE conference with plenty of thoughts to fuel a debate on the future of CEA.
Food Computers and Cooperatives – Matt Millington, Method
Method is a strategic design studio, making products, services, experiences, and businesses for the digital age. They use design as a tool to help organizations make better strategic decisions about the future of business.
Matt says: “At Method, we often make things that are designed to trigger controversy and promote a conversation about what a future might look like, and in this case, we hit upon the Personal Food Computer as just that – an object to frame a conversation around.
“What does it mean for the food system, if something like the food computer became common-place?” According to Matt, it’s all part of the mission to simulate debate: “Rather than asking people what they want, we show them that potential future.”
“The food computer is an experimental growth chamber designed to be built by anybody, and at a low cost, with detailed instructions also available for free online,” Matt adds. 'Growth recipes', shared via the cloud, enable the grower to control specific attributes of the crop through close monitoring of ‘environmental inputs' such as lighting.
Matt expects that as CEA is picked up in urban centers, growers could begin to form into cooperatives, which will provide a big boost to the overall productivity: “Much as we’re starting to see local urban energy production in parts of London, producing their own electricity and selling it back, I think you’ll see in future cooperatives within London who are producing their own food on a relatively large scale.
“So, I think you’ll see CEA in cities develop more on a cellular basis – areas of cities providing the urban farming model, which then influences perhaps what a supermarket sells in that region. I think supermarkets will play a big role influencing the sorts of crops that get grown and sold within local communities.”
At the Agri-TechE conference, Matt is ready to fuel debate: “We need to provoke a conversation around what the future should look like… in order to make decisions to design toward that future or, more importantly, away from that future that we don’t want.”
SkyFarms – Thomas Cox, Wotton Donoghue Architects
Thomas Cox is a ‘grey-sky’ thinker. He is concerned by levels of air pollution in dense urban centers. Smog, caused by the release of Nitrogen Oxides from internal combustion engines, is a major health issue in the world’s largest population centers such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and Delhi, and is becoming increasingly prevalent in London. Thomas’ response is a building design that he calls the ‘Sky-Farm’.
“The Sky Farm is covered in beans and pulses that take in nitrogen from the air and store it in their roots. Essentially, you have a big greenhouse, which is cleaning up air pollution and converting this into green fertilizer and food.”
Thomas designed his Sky Farm to sit on a small footprint of land in Battersea, on the south bank of the River Thames in London. “The ‘Sky Farm’ was designed to be a small-scale supplement to traditional farming, but I worked out that it could sustainably feed half of the population of the borough of Battersea – approximately 40,000 people.”
“I think we need to plan now, so we’re ready to act when population increase starts to detrimentally affect our quality of life. I know that’s a bit of a bleak vision, and we’re maybe talking 100 years’ time, but we need to stay ahead of the curve.”
Matt and Thomas will be joining the fray at Agri-TechE’s ‘Controlled Environment Agriculture – The Industry is Growing Up’ conference, alongside some twenty other speakers. Other participants include IGS, world-leaders in vertical farm engineering; LettUs Grow, looking at total in-farm automation; and Growpura, designing hydroponics solutions on a massive scale.
The all-day event will be held at The John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park NR4 7UH on 18th March, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. For tickets or more information, please visit www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/events
Contacts for media
Ewan Richardson / Rachel Holdsworth, Holdsworth Associates PR
Tel: 01954 202789 or email: ewan.richardson@holdsworth-associates.co.uk
About Agri-TechE www.agri-tech-e.co.uk
Agri-TechE is a business-focused membership organization that is supporting the growth of a vibrant agri-tech cluster of innovative farmers, food producers, and processors, scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs.
Agri-TechE brings together organizations and individuals that share a passion for improving the productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture. It aims to help turn challenges into business opportunities and facilitate mutually beneficial collaboration.
Discussing Green Funding At WIA Paris
Green Funding or Impact Investing is when lenders and investors make their decisions based on if the company in question has environmentally conscious business practices such as alternative energy, water, and waste management, or socially positive goals
Giving the Green Light to Green Funding
Green Funding or Impact Investing is when lenders and investors make their decisions based on if the company in question has environmentally conscious business practices such as alternative energy, water, and waste management, or socially positive goals. Companies like Danone and General Mills, as well as the major financial players in ag, are leading the path to responsible funding in the industry.
Green Funding: Critical or Counterproductive
We’ll be discussing how the practice of green funding is affecting the ag space. What are the current metrics being used to determine if a company is green enough, and how are they being tracked? On the flip side, will this practice make a positive impact or is it just an opportunity for companies to “green wash” themselves to get through the funding hoop? Join us to learn more!
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Indoor Ag-Con Announces Marketing Alliance With Produce Marketing Association
The three-day conference program will offer insight from keynote speakers and 50-plus subject matter experts in four tracks focused on Business, Science & Technology, Alternative Crops and Greenhouses & Precision Ag
Conference Pass Discount, Expanded Educational Offerings, Cross-Over Business Growth Opportunities Among Promotional Partnership Offerings
LAS VEGAS, NV, February 25, 2020 - Indoor Ag-Con, the premier indoor agriculture conference and trade show, has announced a marketing partnership with the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) for the 8th annual conference taking place May 18-20, 2020 at the Wynn Las Vegas.
The three-day conference program will offer insight from keynote speakers and 50-plus subject matter experts in four tracks focused on Business, Science & Technology, Alternative Crops and Greenhouses & Precision Ag.
Designed to showcase the business growth opportunities both organizations offer to association members and event attendees alike, the alliance will give PMA members access to all of the education sessions and exhibit hall for a 20% discount, among other promotional features.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with the Produce Marketing Association and invite their members to our event to learn from the experts on vertical farming, indoor agriculture, the practice of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic techniques," said Brian Sullivan, co-owner of Indoor Ag-Con, LLC.
"We will also feature an idea-packed panel discussion with PMA's Vonnie Estes and some of the association's members detailing business opportunities they see for indoor growers." Indoor Ag-Con is owned by event industry veterans Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki and Brian Sullivan.
A highlight of the Indoor Ag-Con Business Track line-up, the PMA-sponsored session entitled "Growing Relationships: Selling Your Indoor Crops to Grocery Chains," will be held on Tuesday, May 18 from 11 - 11:45 am. Look for more details coming soon.
"Indoor Farming is an exciting, growing new part of our industry and we look forward to bringing our members access to this industry leading event," said Vonnie Estes, Vice President of Technology for PMA. "Prior to the event, our members will have access to a PMA Webinar on modern agriculture, which will spotlight Indoor Ag-Con, as well as a 20% discount off the registration for the event. We look forward to this gathering in May 2020 in Las Vegas to explore all new options together."
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Indoor Ag-Con is the gathering place for the indoor/vertical farming industry. From starting or sustainably scaling up to buying from or selling to indoor/vertical farms producing a growing variety of crops, the tech-focused event offers new opportunities to connect all agriculture supply chain stakeholders. A robust exhibit hall will offer a showplace for robotics, automation, AI, breaking technology trends and product innovation.
Indoor Ag-Con offers an unrivaled education program with sessions focused on How to Get an Indoor Farm Up & Running Fast; The Latest Developments in Aquaponics; Disaster Proofing Your Greenhouse; The Next Technical Frontier for LED Lighting; Financing Alternative Crops; Where to Site Your Indoor Farm; Global Trends & Alternative Crop Markets; AI & Robotics: What's Economically Viable & Usable for Indoor Farms Today; Tackling the Challenges of Scaling an Indoor Farm; Growing in Space with Help from Government, Industry & Academia; and How to Build a Shipping Container Farm, to name a few.
For access to an up-to-date conference agenda, click here.
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Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con touches all sectors of the business, covering produce, legal cannabis, hemp, alternate protein and non-food crops. In December 2018, three event industry professionals - Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki and Brian Sullivan - purchased Indoor Ag-Con LLC from Newbean Capital, setting the stage for further expansion of the events globally.
For more information, visit: https://indoor.ag
About Produce Marketing Association
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is the leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain. PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption.
For more information, visit https://www.pma.com.
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Walmart's Victor Verlage Joins Keynote, Panel Line-Up
You won’t want to miss Victor’s presentations! And, learn more about our other keynotes too, including David Rosenberg, CEO, AeroFarms; Mike Zelkind, CEO, 80 Acres Farms and Sonia Lo, CEO, Crop One Holdings
Feb 7, 2020
Walmart's Senior Director Of Agricultural Strategy Joins Growing May 18-20, 2020 Conference Line-Up
VICTOR VERLAGE, WALMART, TO LEAD LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to announce that Victor Verlage, Senior Director of Agricultural Strategy leading Strategic Food Sourcing at Walmart Inc, has joined our growing conference lineup!
He will lead our luncheon keynote on Tuesday, May 19 and he will also be part of the United Fresh Produce Association panel discussion on Monday, May 18 (more details to come soon!)In 2014 Victor relocated to Bentonville, Arkansas to spearhead the development of next-generation produce and is responsible to secure long term food supply for Walmart’s growth demand plans while delivering enhanced freshness and flavor in produce to delight Walmart’s customers around the world. You won't want to miss Victor's presentations! And, learn more about our other keynotes too, including David Rosenberg, CEO, AeroFarms; Mike Zelkind, CEO, 80 Acres Farms and Sonia Lo, CEO, Crop One Holdings.
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Sananbio, PARsource, and Total Grow Control are the latest companies to join our growing exhibitor roster for the May 18-20, 2020 edition. From greenhouse manufacturers and vertical farming technology providers to automated control systems, lighting, containers, propagation media and seeds, you'll find some of the biggest and best names in the business, as well as up-and-coming leaders, on our show floor. And, don't miss our new Start-Up Showcase, which will feature early to mid-stage indoor farming and agtech companies, too!
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As Close To A Crystal Ball On Brexit As You’re Going To Get
Next month the UK will formally begin withdrawing from the European Union. How will that affect your market and your supply chain? What are the implications and are you prepared?
Next month the UK will formally begin withdrawing from the European Union. How will that affect your market and your supply chain? What are the implications and are you prepared?
Agricultural Trade After Brexit
Caroline Heil
Associate M&A Corporate
Ernst & Young
Agriculture has a prominent role in the European Union (EU) and agricultural trade is one of the most important parts of the Community’s Common Market. The development of a customs union and free movement of agricultural products was - from its beginning in the 1950s - always framed by the idea of a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to be established among the Member States. With the United Kingdom (UK) as a strong player on the ag market leaving the EU, an influential voice in CAP will be gone. But the relationship between the UK and EU after the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 that was agreed upon in the Withdrawal Agreement, is still unclear and subject to negotiations.
In the session Agricultural Trade after Brexit, we will focus on the influence Brexit will most likely have on agricultural trade and the ag market in Europe and what trade between EU and UK might be like as of 1st January 2021. We will build and face different scenarios likely to happen and outline potential threats, but also opportunities that may come with Brexit.
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Minette Batters To Deliver The Keynote Address
Minette Batters is the first female president in the 112-year history of the National Farmers' Union. She has been called the most powerful farmer in the UK. Join us as she shares her insights into one of today's most pressing agricultural issues
Minette Batters is the first female president in the 112-year history of the National Farmers' Union. She has been called the most powerful farmer in the UK. Join us as she shares her insights into one of today's most pressing agricultural issues.
"How Farming Can Help Mitigate Climate Change"
Minette Batters
President
National Farmers' Union
Farming and food are much maligned as a problem of the modern age, but it’s rarely recognized for its adaptability and phenomenal successes. For too long, farming has been on the wrong end of the climate debate, rarely recognized for its role in the carbon cycle and even more rarely recognized for the enormous potential of agriculture to deliver a range of solutions for mitigating anthropogenic carbon emissions.
The NFU has a vision for UK agriculture to have a Net Zero contribution to climate change by 2040. The NFU is optimistic about the future role of farming in producing climate-friendly food, protecting the environment and fulfilling our moral imperative to produce safe, sustainable and affordable food at home and for our customers overseas. Ms. Batters will present the NFU vision, industry action and the critical need for the government to get agricultural policy and trade policy aligned.
US: Atlanta - 4th International Conference And Expo On Agriculture And Horticulture
The Scientific Federation and Eureka Science are pleased to invite you to attend the “4th International Conference and Expo On Agriculture and Horticulture
4th International Conference And Expo On Agriculture And Horticulture“Accelerate Scientific Discoveries and Major Milestones in the Current Situation and Innovations Relating to Agriculture Sciences”
August 10 – 11, 2020, Atlanta, USA
The Scientific Federation and Eureka Science are pleased to invite you to attend the “4th International Conference and Expo On Agriculture and Horticulture” scheduled from August 10 to 11, 2020 in Atlanta, USA. The key objective of Agriculture-Horticulture-2020 is to provide an opportunity for scientists, practitioners, engineers, industrial participants, academicians and students, representing research and professional backgrounds, to share their findings with the global experts.
The conference aims to disseminate the ideas and skills on Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture and other modern technologies in the field.
Conference Tracks:
This Agriculture-Horticulture-2020 will host lectures and presentations on the following sessions:
· Agriculture Engineering
· Agriculture Biotechnology
· Agriculture Environment
· Agriculture & Food Security
· Plant Sciences
· Soil Sciences & Water Management
· Crop Protection & Entomology
· Fertilizer & Pesticide
· Food Science
· Horticulture & Greenhouse
· Livestock/Animal Farming
· Agricultural Production Systems & Agribusiness
· Fisheries & Aquaculture
· Beekeeping
· Organic Agriculture
For more information:
Please visit the Agriculture-Horticulture-2020 website
and book your place at the event.
Alternatively, you can email us (beena@eureka-science.com)
your details and register for the event.
Looking forward to seeing you at
Agriculture Horticulture 2020 in Atlanta, USA
Shape The Future of CEA Energy Policy at IAES Conference – Special Discount For Growers
Are you an owner, operator, or employee of an indoor farm? IAES Conference is offering a special reduced registration of only $100 for growers and cultivators
SAN DIEGO, CA, January 15, 2020–As California policymakers develop codes for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Resource Innovation Institute (RII) will convene the inaugural Indoor Agriculture Energy Solutions (IAES) Conference, connecting policymakers, utility program managers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers, researchers, manufacturers, cultivators, and investors to shape the future of energy policies and utility programs for CEA.
The IAES Conference will be held at the San Diego La Jolla Marriott, February 24-26, 2020.
Are you an owner, operator, or employee of an indoor farm? IAES Conference is offering a special reduced registration of only $100 for growers and cultivators.
To receive your discount code, please contact
Stephen Baboi at sbaboi@drintl.com
or on LinkedIn and ask about the “IAES Grower Discount.”
Expanding on RII’s mission to advance resource efficiency in the rapidly expanding indoor agriculture sector, this first-of-its-kind event arrives at a critical moment in time for controlled environment agriculture. Cannabis legalization is accelerating across North America, and the urban and vertical farming sector is scaling rapidly for crops of all kinds.
Urban areas and food deserts are looking at indoor farming as a way to access locally grown produce. As a result, the carbon and energy implications of indoor controlled environments are becoming more impactful. Drawing from the experiences of early models, this conference will explore energy solutions for indoor agriculture without focusing on any one crop.
Conference attendees will access educational sessions presented by experts in the field, connect with policymakers and other industry leaders, and discuss cutting-edge policies and technologies. IAES will elevate innovative solutions related to energy access, efficiency and sustainability and shape the future of indoor agriculture.
Keynote speakers include Kay Doyle from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Dr. Mark Lefsrud from McGill University’s Biomass Production Laboratory, and Dr. Nadia Sabeh a.k.a “Dr. Greenhouse.”
“We have the opportunity to take the lessons learned from initial government, utility and non-profit responses addressing the energy and carbon impacts of regulated cannabis and apply them to the broader world of controlled environment agriculture,” said Derek Smith, Executive Director of RII. “These learnings will inform controlled environment agriculture broadly. This is precisely why we are hosting the Indoor Agriculture Energy Solutions conference. And we look forward to convening top stakeholders to join the dialogue.”
Visit www.iaesconference.com to review the program and speaker bios, inquire about sponsorship, and register for the conference. To stay up-to-date on conference news, follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Resource Innovation Institute
Resource Innovation Institute (RII) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance resource efficiency to create a better cannabis future. Founded in 2016 in Portland, Ore., USA, RII’s Board of Directors includes the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a former Energy Policy Advisor to two Oregon governors, a former board member of the US Green Building Council and leading cannabis industry players.
The organization has unique expertise in data, policy, and education related to cannabis energy use. Its Cannabis PowerScore benchmarking survey is backed by the world’s largest dataset on cannabis energy use. RII’s Technical Advisory Council is the leading multi-disciplinary body assessing the environmental impacts and best practices associated with cultivation resource issues. In 2018, RII advised the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the establishment of the world’s first cannabis energy regulations, and it is now advising other governments.
RII’s Efficient Yields cultivation workshops are the only grower-led, non-commercial venues for the exchange of resource-efficient cultivation best practices. RII is funded by utilities, foundations, governments, and the cannabis supply chain.
Visit our website at ResourceInnovation.org.
Indoor Ag-Con Las Vegas Announces Dates, Location For 2020 Edition
"Whether industry members are just starting out, scaling up, buying from or selling to indoor vertical farms, our 2020 edition’s enhanced programming and new show floor features will offer even more opportunities to connect all agriculture supply chain stakeholders,” says Nancy Hallberg, co-owner of Indoor Ag-Con LLC along with other event industry veterans Brian Sullivan and Kris Sieradzki.
Indoor Ag-Con Heads To Wynn Las Vegas
For May 18-20, 2020 Edition
8th Annual Edition Heads To Wynn Las Vegas, May 18-20, 2020, With Expanded Show Floor, Educational Offerings, Networking Events For Indoor the Vertical Farm Industry
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2019, Indoor Ag-Con, the premier event covering the technology of growing crops in indoor systems using hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic techniques, heads to Wynn Las Vegas from May 18-20, 2020 for its 8th annual edition in Las Vegas, NV. From an expanded exhibition floor, new educational tracks and networking events to other new show features and displays, the 2020 edition will be a showplace for robotics, automation, AI, breaking technology trends and product innovation.
"Whether industry members are just starting out, scaling up, buying from or selling to indoor|vertical farms, our 2020 edition’s enhanced programming and new show floor features will offer even more opportunities to connect all agriculture supply chain stakeholders,” says Nancy Hallberg, co-owner of Indoor Ag-Con LLC along with other event industry veterans Brian Sullivan and Kris Sieradzki.
2020 Show highlights include:
NEW LOCATION: WYNN LAS VEGAS
To deliver a top-quality meeting experience for its attendees, Indoor Ag-Con heads to Wynn Las Vegas for 2020. Wynn Resorts is the recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world and was once again named the best resort in Nevada on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 “Gold List,” a title received for the 12th time.
THREE IN-DEPTH EDUCATIONAL TRACKS - BUSINESS, SCIENCE, CANNABIS - HEMP
In direct response to feedback from 2019 attendees, show management will be zeroing in on three core tracks for 2020 --- Business, Science and Cannabis | Hemp. The 2020 Conference will bring together 40+ industry-leading speakers to cover timely issues; growth and development strategies for all levels and types of indoor farming businesses; latest developments and innovations through keynote presentations, sessions and panel discussions in each of the 3 areas.
EXPANDED EXHIBIT FLOOR & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
An expanded exhibition floor will showcase the latest innovations including some of the biggest names in the industry and emerging leaders across all sectors, including business/financial services, industry associations, government agencies, and manufacturers/suppliers.
Exhibitors will include business services; chemical pumps; climate control systems; complete indoor growing systems; equipment & accessories; financial services; fertilizers; government agencies; greenhouses; growing products; heating systems; hydroponic pots; insurance providers; irrigation equipment; IT solutions lighting solutions; nutrient products; propagation systems; substrates; tools; vertical farming solutions and much more.
Attendees will also have even more networking opportunities with daily continental breakfast, coffee break and luncheon sessions, evening receptions, round tables and more.
QUICK FACTS:
WHEN: Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 (Exhibits Open May 18-19)
WHERE: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
INFO: For information on exhibiting or attending visit www.indoor.ag or email hello@indoor.ag
ABOUT INDOOR AG-CON LLC
Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has grown into the premier event in indoor agriculture, the practice of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic techniques. Its events in Las Vegas and Singapore are tech-focused and crop-agnostic, covering produce, legal cannabis |hemp, alternate protein, and non-food crops. In December 2018, three event industry professionals – Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki and Brian Sullivan – purchased Indoor Ag-Con LLC from Newbean Capital, so setting the stage for further expansion of the events globally.
Fourth Edition of Aquafarm To Be Held On 19 And 20 February
On 19 and 20 February, AquaFarm and NovelFarm are back, the two simultaneous events on current and future food production trends, devoted to the breeding of aquatic species and the cultivation of algae, indoor crops, and vertical farming
On 19 and 20 February, AquaFarm and NovelFarm are back, the two simultaneous events on current and future food production trends, devoted to the breeding of aquatic species and the cultivation of algae, indoor crops, and vertical farming.
The 2020 edition will be totally geared to innovation and environmental sustainability
AquaFarm, now in its fourth edition, is the yearly appointment for operators of the whole aquaculture supply chain. Since its debut, it has been developed in collaboration with API and AMA, the two leading Italian associations in this sector.
The event bears witness to the growing role of aquaculture worldwide. According to the most recent data published by FAO, 53% of aquatic species destined for human nutrition worldwide are produced by farming, to which about 30 million tons of aquatic plants and macro and microalgae must be added. Overall consumption is estimated at 20.5 kg per person, with an average yearly increase of 3.2% from 1961 to today, surpassing both population growth and protein intake derived from terrestrial species. With the total number of fisheries products essentially at the levels of the late 1980s, growth is upheld and will be even more so in the future, by aquaculture.
An interesting fact emerging from the FAO survey is that half of the production from breeding is related to aquatic species that are defined as "extractive". They are the ones that get their nourishment filtering water from the environment; in this way they also use the waste produced by those species which must instead be nourished by man, thus achieving an integrated production and reducing the environmental impact. FAO and producers are relying heavily on these farms to combine sustainability and increased food production with aquaculture.
The 2020 program focuses on three themes. Environmental sustainability, intended both as a reduction of the impact of farming on the ecosystem and as a resilience of production in presence of environmental changes, not only climatic but also due to chemical and microplastic pollution. Research and innovation in all sectors of the supply chain with particular attention to cooperative projects at the European level. The finished product from aquaculture also narrated through tastings aimed at the distribution and to individual and collective catering
NovelFarm, at its second edition, is the international exhibition-conference event dedicated to innovation in Agritech sector, with in-depth information on soilless crops, the circular economy of new crops and the urban farming.
The NovelFarm 2020 conference program will analyze some challenges for our planet in the coming years, to which the agricultural innovation of soilless soil tries to give answers. Feeding the growing population by reducing food waste and the impacts of logistics and transport by bringing primary food production as close as possible to places of consumption; adopting cultivation methods that multiply the yields and guarantee maximum quality and stability of the organoleptic and nutritive characteristics.
In the exhibition area, companies will display systems for soilless cultivation and vertical farming, LEDs, biostimulants, biotechnologies, sensors, robots and automation systems.
Click here to check out our photo report of last year's edition
For more information:
Aquafarm
Viale Treviso, 1
33170, Pordenone (PN), Italy
aquafarm.show
Marco Comelli
marco@studiocomelli.eu
+39 347 8365191
Aurora Marin
aurora@studiocomelli.eu
+ 39 347 1722820
Publication date: Mon 25 Nov 2019
The Registration For The 4th Annual International Investment Greenhouse Complexes Russia And The CIS Forum 2019 Closes In A Week.
The event will be held on 4-5 December, at Baltschug Kempinski Hotel Moscow. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the flagship event in greenhouse farming industry of Russia and the CIS!
Register now
Greenhouse Complexes Russia and the CIS 2019 in facts and figures:
The Forum is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation; Industry Partner: the Association “Greenhouses of Russia”.
500+ confirmed participants, senior executives of major commercial greenhouses, agricultural holdings and farms from Russia and the CIS, among them: Eco-Culture, Agro Management, Greenhouse Complex Lipetsk Agro, Greenhouse, Agro-Invest, Agricultural Complex Gorkovskiy, Agricultural Complex Ivanisovo, Agricultural Complex Yuzhny, Belaya Dacha Trading, IGS Agro, Agricultural Complex Rodina, Vyborgec, Greenhouses of Belogorie, Agricultural Complex Churilovo, Chekhov Garden, Flowers of Udmurtia, Yug-Agro, YugAgroholding, Ryazan Vegetables, Seim-Agro, Ozelenenie, Prompark, Penzenskiy Greenhouse Complex, Agrocomplex, Agricultural Complex Volzhskiy, Agricultural Complex Doskino, Teplichnoe (the Republic of Mordovia), Teplichnoe (Tambov), Teplichnoe (Ulyanovsk), Teplichny (Blagoveshchensk), Greenhouse Complex Andropovskiy, Greenhouse Complex Zavyalovskiy, Greenhouse Complex Podosiniki, Greenhouse Complex AgroPark, Greenhouse Complex of Belogorie, Greenhouse Complex Aleksandrovskiy, Greenhouse Complex Belorechenskiy, and a lot more
50+ top managers of commercial greenhouses from the CIS countries: Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Moldavia: AGRO TRADE, FOOD EXPORT SHAMKIR, GreenEco, GREEN-FOOD-EXPORT, Grow Group Azerbaijan, MONTANA GARDEN, AGROFIRM KUILIK, Andruserra Agro, Arokhch Sunk, Butarustrade, Green Tech, Green Farmer, Green Food, Grodno Vegetable Factory, DORORS, JASMINA-AZIZBEK, Maria Dairy Farm, Yagodka Farm, IFTIKHARI, Pavlodar Greenhouse complex, Semirechye Nursery, Raisagroholding, Rock Berry, Spaika, Greenhouse Complex Green Line, Greenhouse Complex Berestie, XO Yigit, and a many others
80+ speakers, discussion participants and honoured guests: Aleksey Sitnikov, President, the Association “Greenhouses of Russia”, Aleksandr Rudakov, President, Eco-Culture; Dmitry Lashin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lipetskagro; Vladimir Chernyshov, General Director, Agrokultura Group; Aleksandr Solodaev, General Director, Agricultural Complex Gorkovskiy; Guriy Shilov, General Director, Greenhouse; Pavel Dyakov, Chairman of the Board, Agricultural Complex Rodina; Sergey Yastreb, General Director, Yagodnaya Polyana; Andrey Lepekhin, General Director, Chekhov Garden; Aleksandr Khrenov, General Director, Russian Mushroom Journal; Andrey Fatuev, Commercial Director, Agricultural Complex Ivanisovo, and a lot more
AGRONOMY DAY – specialized workshops on tomato, cucumber and salad farming. Modern ways to boost yield and plant resistance to pest and diseases, efficient application of LED lighting, new growth technologies
AWARD CEREMONY OF THE GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY LEADERS & GALA DINNER – great opportunity to establish new business relations and strengthen the existing connections in an informal setting
Gold Sponsors: Signify, Sananbio; Silver Sponsors: Green Automation Export, SVETOGOR; Bronze Sponsors: Royal Brinkman, Rijk Zwaan, Megaphoton; Video Sponsor: Richel Group
Specialised exhibition of high-end equipment and technologies from major companies: 2Grow, 3М Russia, AB Energy Rus, AgroSustain SA, ALMECO S.p.A., Bato Plastics, Ceilan Coir Products, COCOGREEN GROUP, Coinsa, Fluence Bioengineering, FPHU MARYNIACZYK, GAUTIER Semences, Grodan, Horti XS BV, Hortilux Schreder, Ludvig Svensson, Lycopersicon cvba, Meteor Systems, Mprise Agriware, MWM RUS, Paskal Greenhouse Solutions, Pylot, Shenzhen Number Energy Saving Corporation, URBINATI, Agrisovgaz, AGRITECHNO FERTILIZANTES, Agrosencenter, Agrosoil, Trade, I-Plast, Astron Buildings, BOSCH REXROTH, Walzmatic, Viessmann, Koppert Russia, LUMEX M, MASSA-K, FITO GROUP, Reflux, Greenhouse Systems, TehnoStroy Agro, Ulma Packaging, Formos TK, ELEKS+, EMIS, and others.
Register now
Organised by: Vostock Capital
Elvira Sakhabutdinova,
Project Producer
Tel: +44 207 394 30 90 (London)
Email: ESakhabutdinova@vostockcapital.com
HYVE To Exhibit At MISSION TOMORROW - On Display Will Be Indoor Farming For The Future
Indoor farming is in its infancy but holds great promise for the future. HYVE is positioned to be a leader in the industry and its systems promise to not only alter the way the world grows fresh crops and feeds people using smaller geographic footprints but also serves as systems that create jobs
HYVE Indoor Vertical Farming Systems is pleased to be an exhibitor at MISSION TOMORROW on October 23rd and 24th at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. MISSION TOMORROW brings together nearly 150 businesses and organizations from across Central Virginia and the Greater Richmond, Virginia Area to introduce an estimated 12,000 7th grade students to the opportunities for education and employment in the future.
Sponsored by many fine companies including Dominion Energy, Altria, Kings Dominion, Facebook, CarMax, and gsk Pharmaceuticals, among others. According to its site MISSION TOMORROW says, “This fun event is designed to introduce the next generation of the local workforce to a variety of career opportunities available in the region through interactive engagement with the exhibitors.”
Indoor farming is in its infancy but holds great promise for the future. HYVE is positioned to be a leader in the industry and its systems promise to not only alter the way the world grows fresh crops and feeds people using smaller geographic footprints but also serves as systems that create jobs.
According to Alia Clements, Program Manager for HYVE: “Vertical farming is a positive influencer and disrupter when it comes to providing fresh, healthy food and other crops for a growing population. Our systems are an example and precursor for an industry trend that will supplement traditional farming in meeting the world’s food needs. We are very interested in participating and educating people at MISSION TOMORROW because many students or even the general public have no idea just how dynamic and positive vertical farming can be for future generations.”
She adds: “We have targeted education as a market for our smaller indoor farming hydroponic systems known as LF-ONE or “Little Farm” because it teaches many of the
STEM elements needed in classrooms with a very positive hands-on approach. We’ll be showing and actual LF-ONE unit at MISSION TOMORROW along with a video on our large- scale complete hydroponic systems for commercial growers.”
Ken Bryant, Director of Marketing for HYVE says “Vertical farming holds tremendous promise for commercial farming both today and especially in the future. Twenty years from now it is likely to be very common to see crops grown indoors year-round in spaces that take much less real estate, deliver excellent return-on-investment for the growers,
and provide consumers with a healthy choice for fresh food. Add-in that our systems eliminate the need for harmful pesticides and herbicides and create an environment where crops can be grown year-round with great predictability and you can see why this is a very exciting industry. We believe HYVE is positioned to be a leader in this field because we differentiate ourselves from others with our complete system that provides all the elements needed for indoor vertical farming. Students now in the 7th grade can be leaders in this industry and at the forefront of doing something very special, that will influence generations to come as we build a better world together. MISSION TOMORROW is one platform to help educate those students on how they can be change agents.
HYVE systems are 100% hydroponic, use LED grow lighting, and thus use fewer natural resources and reduce carbon footprint. By growing indoors many of the elements of nature that plague traditional crop harvest can be mitigated. With vertical indoor farming, factors such as floods, droughts, and things of that nature are not factored in the food supply chain.
HYVE head grower Paul Edmondson is very excited about the future of indoor farming and all that the method offers. He says “For many years I have grown crops and have been subject to many uncontrollable forces of nature. Predictability, quality of crops, cost evaluation - all these have been things that are out of control many times for traditional farmers and their conventional methods. Indoor contained environment agriculture will not supplant traditional methods but will give farmers a great advantage moving forward to help them achieve a real measure of controlled, predictable growth. I have personally grown more than 60 varieties of plants in our labs using our systems and am confident that HYVE indoor farming systems will be something exciting for the industry and world of growing.”
MISSION TOMORROW counts among its collaborators the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and more information on the event can be found at https://www.chamberrva.com/programs/mission-tomorrow/.
Information on HYVE systems can be found at www.growhyve.com.
Join FarmBoxFood, Iot.Atl, Ponix, & New City Properties On The Eve of Smart City Expo Atlanta
FarmBoxFoods and Ponix Farms is developing end-to-end local food ecosystems focused on reclassifying food as a utility, much like water or electricity
Join FarmBoxFoods, IoT.ATL, Ponix, & New City Properties to help revolutionize the future of food with Vertical Hydroponic Farms in shipping containers| Tuesday, September 10th | 4 -7 pm | 725 Ponce De Leon, Atlanta, Georgia
FarmBoxFoods is proud to take the next step in building resilient communities by connecting people, companies and technology to forge a stronger path for the future.
On September 10th, partners from IoT.ATL, leaders in smart city technology, and community mavericks will converge at 725 Ponce in Atlanta to celebrate the innovation of FarmBoxFoods, Ponix Farms and the opening of the first IoT.ATL Living Lab!
FarmBoxFoods, a new and revolutionary manufacturer of Vertical Hydroponic Farms in shipping containers with Ponix Farms, a winner of the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge, is identifying scalable AgTech solutions to address the need for resilient food systems and illuminate how technology can be used to solve the pressing social issues of our time. Through this lens, they will change the future of food and urban agriculture to benefit communities across the globe as the world urbanizes.
FarmBoxFoods and Ponix Farms is developing end-to-end local food ecosystems focused on reclassifying food as a utility, much like water or electricity.
Join us in celebrating this monumental product launch on the eve of Smart City Expo Atlanta at 725 Ponce, just steps off the Atlanta Beltline - across from Ponce City Market.
Thank you to our core partners; New City Properties, Georgia Power, Invest Atlanta, AGCO, Metro Atlanta Chamber, City of Atlanta, and the Atlanta Beltline for their tremendous support and sponsorship.
About IoT. ATL
The IoT.ATL Living Labs program is focused on testing and validating IoT and technology solutions to help ensure equity and inclusion in the wave of strong economic growth.
The future success of smart communities lies in the collaborative projects the region creates and the public-private partnerships like IoT.ATL that drive innovation forward.
The IoT.ATL Living Labs project was founded by Georgia Power, City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine, the Metro Atlanta Chamber and AGCO to help address pressing challenges in the community and leverage technology for good. For more information, visit iot-atlanta.com.