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Dr. Anu Rangarajan from Cornell University joins the GLASE webinar series, June 18

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The National Science Foundation-funded research project entitled “Strategic FEW (food, energy, water) and Workforce Investments to Enhance Viability of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Metropolitan Areas” (CEA Viability in Metro Areas) seeks to help the CEA industry develop a skilled workforce that will allow it to scale. As part of this project, Anu Rangarajan’s team has conducted research […]

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GreenTech Americas rescheduled to 16 – 18 March 2021

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Amsterdam, 12 June 2020 – GreenTech Americas is moving from 25 – 27 August 2020 to 16 – 18 March 2021. The current health situation in Mexico, due to COVID-19, does not provide the optimal conditions to organize GreenTech’s first show in Querétaro. RAI Amsterdam and Tarsus, as organizers, recognize the power of face to face interaction […]

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Agritecture & Indoor Ag-Conversations to present ‘Megatrends in indoor farmin’ Webinar on June 24, 2020, 2pm EST

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PRESS RELEASE – Indoor Ag-Con, LLC is pleased to announce “MegaTrends In Indoor Farming,” the latest topic to join its new Indoor Ag-Conversations monthly free webinar series. Hosted by Agritecture Consulting, this panel discussion will cover megatrends in food, agtech, and vertical farming. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at 2 pm EST, the program will […]

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Walmart’s Victor Verlage joins Indoor Ag-Conversations | United Fresh webinar panel line-up

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Verlage Joins Top Execs from United Fresh, DNO Produce, BrightFarms For Virtual Panel On Produce Trends, Business Growth Opportunities For Indoor Growers Emerging From Covid-19 Pandemic PRESS RELEASE – Victor Verlage, Senior Director of Agriculture Strategy Development, Walmart, will join the panel line-up for the debut session of the new Indoor Ag-Conversations webinar series announced […]

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Free Webinar with Stephen Ritz and Charles Platkin

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Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center Executive Director Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH will be joined by Stephen Ritz, the Founder of Green Bronx Machine and self-proclaimed CEO – Chief Eternal Optimist – of Bronx County to discuss COVID-19, food insecurity and food policy in New York City. Jun 17, 2020 09:30 AM in Eastern Time […]

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Indoor Ag-Con kicks off new free webinar series with United Fresh panel discussion on produce trends, business opportunities for indoor growers

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Free monthly virtual events to share content originally planned for May 2020 annual in-person conference postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic PRESS RELEASE – Indoor Ag-Con LLC, producers of the premier event for the indoor|vertical farming industry, is launching a free monthly webinar series to share content originally planned for its May 2020 in-person annual conference […]

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AgTech NEXT Now! free webinar series

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Counting down until the AgTech community meets in St. Louis, we are excited to introduce a series of webinars with leading figures and AgTech NEXT advisors. They will dissect the current industry and encourage us towards the most important themes of today’s – and tomorrow’s – landscape. Tuesday, May 12, 12pm CTDavid Wheelock, Federal Reserve […]

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University of Florida offers Greenhouse 101 online course in June

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University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online courses  Greenhouse 101 Train yourself and your staff to make better crop management decisions by learning the underlying horticultural science of plant growth. Greenhouse 101 is the introduction to the award-winning Greenhouse Training Online courses offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). It is designed for people […]

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The Ohio State University Empowerment Plant Workshop, July 2020 – NOW ONLINE

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The Ohio State University, in partnership with Gotham Greens and Hort Americas, will be organizing the Plant Empowerment Workshop Online on July 9-10 , 2020 (10am – 2:30pm EDT). Advanced learning and discussion for growers towards “an integrated approach based on physics and plant physiology, leading to a balanced growing method for high yields, quality, saving […]

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Hort Americas first online short course Hydroponics 101 is May 2

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Hort Americas offers first online short course on hydroponic growing systems. HYDROPONICS 101 – Growing systems Learn all the important aspects of growing crops hydroponically, from hydroponic growing system selection, best substrate options for your plants and how to create the proper environment to promote growth and development successfully. Instructor: M.S. Karla Garcia Hort Americas […]

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GLASE Webinar: Lighting approaches to maximize profits

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GLASE presents their latest webinar: Lighting approaches to maximize profits Date: April 16, 2020Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ESTPresented by: Marc van Iersel Supplemental lighting is often necessary for year-round greenhouse production of ornamentals and vegetables. However, the cost of providing supplemental light is high. It is therefore important that supplemental light is provided […]

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World’s First Vertical Farming Congress

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The first Vertical Farming World Congress will be held from 22nd to 24th September at London’s Heathrow Airport. Eminent industry leading speakers have confirmed their participation from North America, the Middle East and Asia as well as Europe. The chosen theme is ‘Shaping Food’s Future’. “Vertical farming really can help shape the future of food […]

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The Big Picture: The Economics of Hemp

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Wednesday, April 1st: 12:00pm–1:00pm CST Maria I. Marshall, Ph.D., Professor Department of Agricultural EconomicsPurdue University Dr. Maria Marshall is Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and Director of the Purdue Institute for Family Business. She has an internationally recognized program focused on small and family business development. Dr. Marshall will provide […]

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GreenTech Amsterdam rescheduled to October 20-22, 2020

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Amsterdam, 19 March 2020 – GreenTech Amsterdam is moving from 8-10 June to 20-22 October this year. The expected duration of the global situation, due to the spread of COVID-19, has resulted in this decision. RAI Amsterdam, as organiser, has complied with the explicit wishes of both exhibitors and visitors to reschedule the event. Due to […]

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