Vertical Farming Podcast - Conversations with CEOs, Founders & Leaders in AgTech & CEA

Vertical Farming Podcast - Conversations with CEOs, Founders & Leaders in AgTech & CEA

Author: Harry Duran Language: English Episodes: 184
Hosted by Harry Duran, Vertical Farming Podcast-Conversations with CEOs, Founders & Leaders in AgTech & CEA goes inside the world of growing food in controlled environments. This isn't just a theoretical discussion; it's a series of direct conversations with the people building the future of agriculture. Each episode delves into the real-world challenges and breakthroughs of producing vast amounts of nutritious food, independent of traditional constraints like weather, massive water use, or fertile land. You'll hear founders explain the nuances of their technology, CEOs discuss scaling operations, and researchers detail how climate-controlled systems guarantee consistent, reliable harvests every single month of the year. The dialogue explores how controlled environment agriculture moves beyond theory into practical, scalable solutions that redefine our food systems. For anyone curious about where our food comes from and where it's headed-whether you're a hobbyist gardener, a science enthusiast, or a professional in the field-this podcast provides an essential, ground-level perspective. Tune in for honest, in-depth talks that cut through the hype and focus on the tangible work of making vertical farming a viable, transformative reality.
Episodes
S1E12: David Farquhar - Leveraging Science and Scale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:45
Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes back to the show CEO of Intelligent Growth Solutions, David Farquhar. In this episode, Harry and David talk all about the resounding economic and societa…
S1E11: Alex Tyink - Fork Farms: Growing Food for Positive Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:52
Alex Tyink is the President of Fork Farms, an organization that started on the principle that growing fresh and healthy food is a vehicle for positive change in the world. It is their belief that having consistent access…
S1E8: 008 Virginia Emery - Frass Happens: Dissecting Insect Farming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:46
Virginia Emery is an entrepreneur with a passion for insects and the founder and CEO of Beta Hatch, a company that grows insects as sustainable protein for animal feed. Virginia’s current mission is the save the world by…
S1E7: 007 Nicola Kerslake - Funding the Indoor AgTech Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
Nikola Kerslake is a registered investment adviser and founder of Contain, a fintech platform for indoor agriculture that aids indoor farmers in finding lease funding for their projects. Join Harry Duran, host of Vertica…
S1E6: 006 Dave Ridill - From Paramedic Firefighter to Vertical Farmer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
Dave Ridill is a hydroponic farmer as well as the owner and head of operations at Clawson Greens, an organization that supplies Teton Valley and surrounding areas with fresh clean greens, locally grown year-round. Join H…
S1E5: 005 Jon Friedman - A Green Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:09
Jon Friedman is the COO and co-founder of Freight Farms, an organization that provides agricultural products and services that enable on-site commercial food production anywhere in the world. Join Harry Duran, host of Ve…