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The OptimIA Project presents theOptimIA University lecture series: “Basic Knowledge for Indoor Farming”

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024urbanagnews1

Free, online educational materials created to support your learning and training in mastering indoor farming science and technologies What Will I Learn The general learning objectives of this lecture series are:Being familiar with indoor farming system componentsUnderstanding basics of hydroponic culture management, andBeing able to start planning your own indoor farming business What Topics are […]

 USDA Invests Approximately $11.5 Million in Composting and Food Waste Reduction Projects in 23 States

February 1, 2024January 30, 2024urbanagnews0

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $11.5 million in 38 cooperative agreements that support innovative, scalable waste management plans to reduce and divert food waste from landfills. The Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreements, which are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, are part of USDA’s broad support for urban […]

Adam Bergman, Global Head of AgTech for Citi, Joins Keynote Line-Up for Indoor Ag-Con Las Vegas, March 11-12, 2024

January 31, 2024January 30, 2024urbanagnews0

Bergman to deliver address on “Indoor Farming: The Next Revolution in Agriculture” Las Vegas, NV –Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to announce that Adam Bergman, Managing Director, Clean Energy Transition Group, Global Head of AgTech for Citi, will deliver the day two morning keynote address on March 12, 2024 at 8 am at Caesars Forum Las […]

GLASE Launches New Greenhouse Systems Short Course

January 30, 2024January 29, 2024urbanagnews0

Researchers, growers, and manufacturers showcase benefits of efficient greenhouse technology ITHACA, NY – The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium will deliver their latest virtual short course with a focus on three interactive greenhouse systems. Experts from academia and industry will share how growers can select and operate greenhouse coverings, climate screens, and supplemental horticultural […]

Are USDA’s Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm risk management resources right for you?

January 27, 2024January 30, 2024urbanagnews0

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) may have the coverage you need if you are running a smaller operation. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Program are great risk management options for urban, organic and innovative producers. Whole Farm Revenue Protection provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance […]

Texas A&M AgriLife expands controlled environment horticulture initiatives

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024urbanagnews0

Horticultural research remains at epicenter of growing field By Adam Russell, Texas A&M AgriLife Communication Specialist Jeff Bednar, owner/operator of Profound Foods in Fairview, is relatively new to controlled environment horticulture. It might surprise any visitor to his 10-acre farm — featuring 10,000 square feet, soon to be 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor […]

Trend Report-Indoor Ag-Con 2024

January 19, 2024January 18, 2024urbanagnews0

Smart Technology, Go Green and Automation Las Vegas, NV – Indoor Ag-Con returns March 11-12 to Caesars Forum offering attendees an insider look into the driving forces behind the ever-evolving vertical farming | greenhouse | controlled environment agriculture industry. Boasting an expanded Expo Hall with 200 exhibiting companies offering the most cutting-edge products, services and […]

IUNU Gears Up for New Growth Phase with Sales Leader Don Cronin at the Helm

January 18, 2024January 17, 2024urbanagnews1

Positioning for Profitable Expansion While Empowering Growers SEATTLE, WA – IUNU, a leading automation provider in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), announced the appointment of Don Cronin as its new Vice President of Sales, marking a shift towards accelerated growth and market expansion. This move comes at a pivotal moment for both IUNU and the CEA […]

Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend Jan. 31 Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

January 15, 2024January 11, 2024urbanagnews0

All urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders are invited to virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on January 31 from 2-3 p.m. ET. For more info and to register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_J26CfPVSS8S2zglVIy–3Q?utm_campaign=1226urbganag&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/registration

USDA Appoints New Members to the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

January 12, 2024January 11, 2024urbanagnews0

WASHINGTON, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed four new members to the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Federal Advisory Committee (Committee). The new members are replacing four members whose terms are expiring and rotating off the Committee. The Committee is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to support urban agriculture and innovative production, […]

TRACT announces agtech entrepreneur Allison Kopf as new CEO

January 11, 2024January 10, 2024urbanagnews0

Incoming CEO Kopf signals a new era for TRACT, as the sustainability measurement platform prepares for customer launch TRACTTM,, the pioneering new food and agriculture sustainability measurement platform, has appointed Allison Kopf, successful US agtech entrepreneur, as CEO. Kopf will take over in January 2024 from TRACT co-founder Roel van Poppel, who set up and […]

The Top 5 Indoor Ag Science Café Videos of 2023

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024urbanagnews0

The 1st Indoor Ag Science Café of 2024 will be onTuesday, January 16 at 11:00 AM Eastern (UTC-05:00): “Introducing Spinach in Hydroponic Crop Production”by Dr. John Ertle (PP Systems) Please sign up to receive your Zoom link #1 Growing Culinary Herbs under Controlled Environments #2 Hydroponic Spinach #3 Growing leafy greens with a low-pH hydroponic solution for […]

Adams Administration Secures Funding to Reimagine Farm to School Programming in New York City Schools

December 20, 2023January 11, 2024urbanagnews0

New Funding Will Increase Student Connections to Local Fresh Food and Farmers, Targeting Schools in Food-Insecure Communities NEW YORK – Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture (MOUA) Executive Director Qiana Mickie announced today at the High School of Environmental Studies in Manhattan that New York City Public Schools’ Office of Food & Nutrition Services (OFNS) is the […]

Indoor Ag-Con Announces Opening Keynote Speaker: Paul Sellew, Founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms

December 14, 2023January 17, 2024urbanagnews0

Sellew to take the keynote stage on Monday, March 11, 2024 Las Vegas, NV (December 14, 2023) – Indoor Ag-Con is excited to announce Paul Sellew, Founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms, will give the 2024 edition’s opening morning headline keynote address on Monday, March 11th at 8 am at Caesars Forum Las Vegas. […]

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The OptimIA Project presents theOptimIA University lecture series: “Basic Knowledge for Indoor Farming”

USDA Invests Approximately $11.5 Million in Composting and Food Waste Reduction Projects in 23 States

Adam Bergman, Global Head of AgTech for Citi, Joins Keynote Line-Up for Indoor Ag-Con Las Vegas, March 11-12, 2024

GLASE Launches New Greenhouse Systems Short Course

Are USDA’s Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm risk management resources right for you?

Texas A&M AgriLife expands controlled environment horticulture initiatives

Trend Report-Indoor Ag-Con 2024

IUNU Gears Up for New Growth Phase with Sales Leader Don Cronin at the Helm

Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend Jan. 31 Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

USDA Appoints New Members to the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

TRACT announces agtech entrepreneur Allison Kopf as new CEO

The Top 5 Indoor Ag Science Café Videos of 2023

Adams Administration Secures Funding to Reimagine Farm to School Programming in New York City Schools

Indoor Ag-Con Announces Opening Keynote Speaker: Paul Sellew, Founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms

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