LOS ANGELES – Mar. 7, 2017 — Slated for Friday, March 17, 2017, the ‘Future of Food – Community Development Field Trip’ will visit a series of innovative food and farming ventures that have emerged to increase food access, reduce food waste, create jobs, advocate for food justice, and improve health and nutrition across Southern California. The tour is the second in a series of Seedstock ‘Future of Food’ field trips that was recently launched to facilitate the exploration of food systems innovations that are generating economic and community capital. “Food related endeavors that focus on community development and engagement — from community gardens…
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Students meet future employers in virtual jungle To match inspiring horticultural entrepreneurs online with top talent, is what this new Jungle Talks concept is all about: online masterclasses and so-called ‘pitch webinars’ straight from the Costa Rican jungle. Masterclasses and pitch webinars Each month a horticultural entrepreneur describes his internationalization strategy and shares his thoughts on new opportunities for growth. Talent is needed to turn these opportunities into reality. And that is why this entrepreneur will invite, during the masterclass, international students to digitally apply and to become part of this future. Agenda On March 16, 20.45 hrs CET, Stijn…
The Crops Subcommittee of the National Organic Standards Board voted to release in time for the Spring 2017 NOSB meeting a discussion document for organic stakeholders to review. Based on the meeting notes that have been released to date, it is expected that the discussion document will establish the foundations for why hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic production systems should not be allowed for certification under the US Department of Agriculture National Organic Program. It appears that the new members to the NOSB requested that only a discussion document be released rather than a formal recommendation to allow the new NOSB…
Organic crops grown in a greenhouse using hydroponics Learn how one growers produces organically certified leafy greens and culinary herbs in a Colorado greenhouse using hydroponic methods.
Non-Profits changing the way we eat Feb. 26, 2017 Non-profits, like Grow North Texas, are trying to create awareness on what we are eating and where it is coming from. About Green Sense Radio: Founding Farmer Robert Colangelo is also founder and host of the nationally syndicated Green Sense Radio show. Recorded live on the Farm, Green Sense Radio features entrepreneurs, innovators, academics, and policy makers who are making the world a better place. The program is heard coast to coast every week. Send us an email if you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities so your sustainable message can reach our millions of…
Author of “Chef’s Can Save the World” and owner of Nashville’s premier sandwich shop Sloco, Jeremy Barlow shares his thoughts on the future of local and sustainable food production in Nashville Tennessee. Video created and produced by Urban Ag News. If you are interested in having a video created about your organization please contact us directly.
Labs@LightCity, Light City’s daytime innovation conferences, bring together national and local thought leaders and engaged, inspired citizens from diverse backgrounds to explore cutting edge concepts for sparking social change. By creating a weeklong community at the intersections of innovation, humanity, culture and technology we shine a light on the brilliant ideas that will shape our collective future. New for 2017: The Light City conferences debut the new name Labs@LightCity to better reflect the new format in which sessions will be more interactive, hands-on and include more participatory two-way interactive dialogue. New Labs: Labs@LightCity has added education and food as two…
Greener Roots Farm founder Jeffrey Orkin gets excited about being able to operate a farm “that has the potential to make money and create jobs, while educating the community about how this can be done, and what it does for our food system.” Based in Nashville, Tenn., Greener Roots Farm is working to have a major impact on the local food market. The company has incorporated an innovative and sustainable approach to producing leafy greens and culinary herbs. Video created and produced by Urban Ag News. If you are interested in having a video created about your organization please contact us…
Modular Farms was founded in 2015 and is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of modular, turnkey containerized farming systems. The farm modules, which retail from $16,000 to $165,000 CDN, are currently being manufactured in Brampton, Ontario and begin shipping to customers nationwide in February. The Primary farming module will also make its first cross-border trip in May, where it will be formally debuted to the world at the 5th annual Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas. The Modular Farm itself is a turnkey indoor farming system that utilizes a combination of industry leading hydroponic growing technologies, courtesy of ZipGrow, and high…
Portsmouth, RI., USA – February 7, 2017 Cybernated Farm Systems (CFS) is a new sustainable agro-tech company working to help improve the way in which we grow food around the world. Using a responsible mix of science, engineering, technology and nature, we have designed a Smart Aquaponic Greenhouse system built to deliver produce and fish that is environmentally conscious and robust in usability, productivity and sustainability. Today we have Smart Cars, Smart Phones, and Smart Grids, so it is time we have Smart Agriculture. It is known that the majority of the Earth’s fresh water is used for agriculture, and…
Introducing a City to Locally Grown Food Grow North Texas is a nonprofit that seeks to connect North Texans to food, farms, and community in order to create a sustainable, secure regional food system that enriches the land, encourages economic opportunity through food and agriculture, and supports equitable access to healthy, nutritious food for all. In this video Susie Marshall, Executive Director of Grow North Texas, shares more about their mission. Video created and produced by Urban Ag News. If you are interested in having a video created about your organization please contact us directly.
Part 2 in the Plant Nutrients 101 educational video series by Urban Ag News. Farmer Tyler and Dr. Don Wilkerson define the three states of nutrient concentration: deficient, toxic, and sufficient. Tyler and Don then discuss the process of diagnosing nutrient deficiencies and toxicities.
Part 1 in the Plant Nutrients 101 educational video series by Urban Ag News. Farmer Tyler and Dr. Don Wilkerson review the essential plant nutrients and discuss the grouping of Primary Macronutrients, Secondary Macronutrients, and Micronutrients.
Growing the best ornamentals, vegetables for Dallas Urban Ag Products presents “Grown Locally: Quality, Community and Family” a short documentary about Ruibal’s Plants of Texas and how they are passionate about locally grown produce and plants Matt Ruibal, owner of Ruibal’s Plants of Texas in Dallas, is looking to pro- duce the best ornamental plants and vegetables for the local market. The company was started by his father in 1984 with a small retail stall at the Dallas Farmers Market selling bedding plants. Since then, the company has expanded to four retail locations, 300,000 square feet of greenhouses and 200,000…