Michael Bosworth is the President &amp; CEO of Next Generation Foods, a food business that markets and distributes locally produced foods in the Northern California area. Brent Lafollette, Martin Miller, and Robert James Woodry are 5th generation farmers and the founders of Premium Growers, a company that produces and sells a variety of flavored, premium roasted Oregon Hazelnuts. They are some of the many farmers who transitioned from being producers to direct-to-consumer retailers.   Michael joins me today to share his company’s humble beginnings. He explains how he puts a price tag on his products and how much of his farm is dedicated to retail. He also describes the benefits of going to food shows. Brent, Martin, and Robert discuss why they decided to start a hazelnut company. They share the effort it took to get their company up and running. They also describe the marketing process involved with their hazelnuts.       “It's incredible what you can learn about how people are using your products.” - Michael Bosworth       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    The origins of Michael Bosworth’s company and how they transitioned from a farm to a food business. The first client who asked them to supply organic ingredients. Adding their margin and how the ingredient price and competition factor in. The percentage of farm production that goes to the food business aspect. Attending food shows and scouting for new food products to offer clients. The type of clients they like to work with. Brent's farming background and how he, Bob, and Marty founded Premium Growers Their hazelnut product and the processing involved before clients receive them. How they set up their business to be a direct-to-consumer type of company. How long it took for their business to become stable. The customer feedback they've received since they started.            Connect with Michael Bosworth:    Next Generation Foods      Connect with Brent, Martin, and Robert:    Premium Growers          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots! And be sure to join the new Future of Agriculture Membership for even more valuable information on the future of ag.   Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Michael Bosworth is the President &amp; CEO of <a href="http://nextgenfoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Generation Foods</a>, a food business that markets and distributes locally produced foods in the Northern California area. Brent Lafollette, Martin Miller, and Robert James Woodry are 5th generation farmers and the founders of <a href="https://premiumgrowers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Premium Growers</a>, a company that produces and sells a variety of flavored, premium roasted Oregon Hazelnuts. They are some of the many farmers who transitioned from being producers to direct-to-consumer retailers. Michael joins me today to share his company’s humble beginnings. He explains how he puts a price tag on his products and how much of his farm is dedicated to retail. He also describes the benefits of going to food shows. Brent, Martin, and Robert discuss why they decided to start a hazelnut company. They share the effort it took to get their company up and running. They also describe the marketing process involved with their hazelnuts. “It's incredible what you can learn about how people are using your products.” - Michael Bosworth This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>The origins of Michael Bosworth’s company and how they transitioned from a farm to a food business.</li> <li>The first client who asked them to supply organic ingredients.</li> <li>Adding their margin and how the ingredient price and competition factor in.</li> <li>The percentage of farm production that goes to the food business aspect.</li> <li>Attending food shows and scouting for new food products to offer clients.</li> <li>The type of clients they like to work with.</li> <li>Brent's farming background and how he, Bob, and Marty founded Premium Growers</li> <li>Their hazelnut product and the processing involved before clients receive them.</li> <li>How they set up their business to be a direct-to-consumer type of company.</li> <li>How long it took for their business to become stable.</li> <li>The customer feedback they've received since they started.</li> </ul> Connect with Michael Bosworth: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nextgenfoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Generation Foods</a></li> </ul> Connect with Brent, Martin, and Robert: <ul> <li><a href="https://premiumgrowers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Premium Growers</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots! And be sure to join the new <a href="https://www.patreon.com/agriculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Membership</a> for even more valuable information on the future of ag. Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

FOA 192: Farmers Becoming Food Companies

Micki Seibel is an investor, advisor, and tech builder who was part of the team behind internet products such as Netscape and eBay. She is currently an Operating Partner for Radicle Growth, an acceleration fund that partners with entrepreneurs who have ideas that can innovate the future of food. She has over 20 years of experience in building companies and has made much of it at Silicon Valley. Micki also serves on the advisory board of multiple food system startup companies such as Swarm Technologies.   Micki joins me today to share how Radicle Growth is helping startups in the AgTech industry. She discusses the goals of Radicle Growth, their criteria when selecting companies to fund, and the ideas that they want to promote. She describes her career in Silicon Valley and how it led her to be part of the food industry. Micki also explains the effects of climate change on the ag economy and ag innovations.       “Selling to a corn grower in Iowa is not at all the same as selling to a strawberry farmer in California or Chile.” - Micki Seibel       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    Solving the problem of rural connectivity in AgTech. Where her interest in food and agriculture stems from. The different companies she has worked for previously. The technical experience she gathered before becoming part of the AgTech industry. How she developed an interest in the connectivity problem in agriculture. Her thoughts on AgTech and IoT companies and what they should focus on. The people behind Radical Growth and the aim of the company. What it takes to sell the same product to a variety of ag markets. The difference between AgTech and a typical tech investing business. Will the ag industry favor indoor farms or regenerative agriculture? The effects of climate change on agriculture innovations.      Resource:    SWARM TECHNOLOGIES  Episode 87: BLOCKCHAIN AND THE INTERNET OF FOOD WITH RAJA RAMACHANDRAN OF RIPE.IO        Connect with Micki Seibel    Radicle Growth LinkedIn          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Micki Seibel is an investor, advisor, and tech builder who was part of the team behind internet products such as Netscape and eBay. She is currently an Operating Partner for <a href="https://radicle.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radicle Growth</a>, an acceleration fund that partners with entrepreneurs who have ideas that can innovate the future of food. She has over 20 years of experience in building companies and has made much of it at Silicon Valley. Micki also serves on the advisory board of multiple food system startup companies such as <a href="https://www.swarm.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swarm Technologies</a>. Micki joins me today to share how Radicle Growth is helping startups in the AgTech industry. She discusses the goals of Radicle Growth, their criteria when selecting companies to fund, and the ideas that they want to promote. She describes her career in Silicon Valley and how it led her to be part of the food industry. Micki also explains the effects of climate change on the ag economy and ag innovations. “Selling to a corn grower in Iowa is not at all the same as selling to a strawberry farmer in California or Chile.” - Micki Seibel This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>Solving the problem of rural connectivity in AgTech.</li> <li>Where her interest in food and agriculture stems from.</li> <li>The different companies she has worked for previously.</li> <li>The technical experience she gathered before becoming part of the AgTech industry.</li> <li>How she developed an interest in the connectivity problem in agriculture.</li> <li>Her thoughts on AgTech and IoT companies and what they should focus on.</li> <li>The people behind Radical Growth and the aim of the company.</li> <li>What it takes to sell the same product to a variety of ag markets.</li> <li>The difference between AgTech and a typical tech investing business.</li> <li>Will the ag industry favor indoor farms or regenerative agriculture?</li> <li>The effects of climate change on agriculture innovations.</li> </ul> Resource: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.swarm.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SWARM TECHNOLOGIES</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/future-of-agriculture-blockchain-and-the-internet-of-food-with-raja-ramachandran-of-ripe-io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 87: BLOCKCHAIN AND THE INTERNET OF FOOD WITH RAJA RAMACHANDRAN OF RIPE.IO</a></li> </ul> Connect with Micki Seibel <ul> <li><a href="https://radicle.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radicle Growth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickiseibel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

FOA 191: Investing in AgTech Startups

Mike Barrow is the Project Lead at OpenVino, a company that aims to create the first-ever open-source, transparent winery, and wine-based cryptocurrency under the Costaflores label. Costaflores is a boutique organic winery based in Argentina. As suggested, OpenVino will rely on blockchain technology to engage in a new and innovative way of selling wine products. With over 30 years of experience in IT, data science, and cloud services, Mike aims to disrupt the wine world with a business that converts consumers into shareholders.   Mike joins me today to share how OpenVino will innovate the way we consume wine through blockchain tech. He shares his passion for wine, what inspired him to start OpenVino, and why he chose to make the company open-source. He explains their data collecting strategies and how consumers can benefit from buying their cryptocurrency. Mike also describes how wine is priced and why quality is second to story.       “The quality of the wine is not dictated by the quality parameter as much as the story behind it.” - Mike Barrow       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    How an open-source winery works and how you can profit from it. Why it's difficult to sell wine regardless of price. The questions that led him to start an open-source winery. The data he needs to collect and how he makes sure his customers understand it. How blockchain fits into their business strategy. A quick recap of what blockchain is and how it works. Determining the best price for their wine products. Why they chose to tokenize their wine production.      Resource:     Episode 110: How Carbon Trading Can Benefit Farmers with Aldyen Donnelly of Nori  Episode 189 - Farmers Building Their Own Open Source Technology        Connect with Mike Barrow    Costaflores OpenVino LinkedIn          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Mike Barrow is the Project Lead at <a href="http://www.openvino.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OpenVino</a>, a company that aims to create the first-ever open-source, transparent winery, and wine-based cryptocurrency under the <a href="https://costaflores.com/en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Costaflores</a> label. Costaflores is a boutique organic winery based in Argentina. As suggested, OpenVino will rely on blockchain technology to engage in a new and innovative way of selling wine products. With over 30 years of experience in IT, data science, and cloud services, Mike aims to disrupt the wine world with a business that converts consumers into shareholders. Mike joins me today to share how OpenVino will innovate the way we consume wine through blockchain tech. He shares his passion for wine, what inspired him to start OpenVino, and why he chose to make the company open-source. He explains their data collecting strategies and how consumers can benefit from buying their cryptocurrency. Mike also describes how wine is priced and why quality is second to story. “The quality of the wine is not dictated by the quality parameter as much as the story behind it.” - Mike Barrow This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>How an open-source winery works and how you can profit from it.</li> <li>Why it's difficult to sell wine regardless of price.</li> <li>The questions that led him to start an open-source winery.</li> <li>The data he needs to collect and how he makes sure his customers understand it.</li> <li>How blockchain fits into their business strategy.</li> <li>A quick recap of what blockchain is and how it works.</li> <li>Determining the best price for their wine products.</li> <li>Why they chose to tokenize their wine production.</li> </ul> Resource: <ul> <li><a href="https://aggrad.libsyn.com/future-of-agriculture-110-how-carbon-trading-could-benefit-farmers-with-aldyen-donelly-of-nori" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 110: How Carbon Trading Can Benefit Farmers with Aldyen Donnelly of Nori</a></li> <li><a href="https://aggrad.libsyn.com/foa-189-farmers-solve-their-own-problems-through-open-source-technology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 189 - Farmers Building Their Own Open Source Technology</a></li> </ul> Connect with Mike Barrow <ul> <li><a href="https://costaflores.com/en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Costaflores</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.openvino.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OpenVino</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrowmike/?originalSubdomain=ar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

FOA 190: The World's First Open Source Winery

Reinier van der Lee is the CEO &amp; Founder of Vinduino, an AgTech company that supports farmers and other producers in the ag industry with products that improve profits and fruit quality as well as increase yield. One of the company’s latest products is the Vinduino R4 Sensor station, an open-source sensor that gives farmers data on water usage and efficiency. Reinier also owns a 4-acre vineyard and credits his need for better irrigation management as the reason why he founded Vinduino.   Reinier joins me today to share how Vinduino is helping farmers gather the kind of data they need and understand when it comes to water management. He explains how their products work, what separates them from other AgTech companies, and why knowing how much water you’re using is critical to your business. He also discusses why he chose to keep their products open source and shares some of the upcoming events and projects they have lined up this year.       “Water use is important because it impacts the quality and yield of your crop.” - Reinier van der Lee       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    The contributing factors of understanding their need for water. The methods they used to determine how much water they should use. How Vinduino’s software provides water data for farmers. What inspired them to name their product "Vinduino." Where Reinier’s interest in growing grapes rose from. Why they chose to keep their program open-source. Encouraging others who are not tech savvy to innovate existing solutions. When he decided to scale this his business. What it means to sort good solutions from bad solutions. Why simply more data from sensors is not good enough. What's next for the Vinduino company?      Resource:    Citizen Science Hackaday        Connect with Reinier van der Lee    Vinduino Reiner van de Lee          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Reinier van der Lee is the CEO &amp; Founder of <a href="https://www.vinduino.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vinduino</a>, an AgTech company that supports farmers and other producers in the ag industry with products that improve profits and fruit quality as well as increase yield. One of the company’s latest products is the Vinduino R4 Sensor station, an open-source sensor that gives farmers data on water usage and efficiency. Reinier also owns a 4-acre vineyard and credits his need for better irrigation management as the reason why he founded Vinduino. Reinier joins me today to share how Vinduino is helping farmers gather the kind of data they need and understand when it comes to water management. He explains how their products work, what separates them from other AgTech companies, and why knowing how much water you’re using is critical to your business. He also discusses why he chose to keep their products open source and shares some of the upcoming events and projects they have lined up this year. “Water use is important because it impacts the quality and yield of your crop.” - Reinier van der Lee This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>The contributing factors of understanding their need for water.</li> <li>The methods they used to determine how much water they should use.</li> <li>How Vinduino’s software provides water data for farmers.</li> <li>What inspired them to name their product "Vinduino."</li> <li>Where Reinier’s interest in growing grapes rose from.</li> <li>Why they chose to keep their program open-source.</li> <li>Encouraging others who are not tech savvy to innovate existing solutions.</li> <li>When he decided to scale this his business.</li> <li>What it means to sort good solutions from bad solutions.</li> <li>Why simply more data from sensors is not good enough.</li> <li>What's next for the Vinduino company?</li> </ul> Resource: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.citizenscience.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizen Science</a></li> <li><a href="https://hackaday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hackaday</a></li> </ul> Connect with Reinier van der Lee <ul> <li><a href="https://www.vinduino.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vinduino</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reiniervanderlee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reiner van de Lee</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

FOA 189: Farmers Solve Their Own Problems Through Open Source Technology

David Chan is the COO and Founding Team Member at Farm Together, a company that offers a simplified approach to US farmland investment. The company not only serves Americans, but also welcomes foreign investors who are interested in growing their assets or simply having a continuous source of income in their retirement. David has over five years of Fin-Tech experience in the ag industry. He describes himself as a meteorologist by background, but a financier and technologist by training. David earned his MBA at Harvard Business School and is also part of the Board of Directors at the Harvard Alumni for Agriculture.   David joins me today to share how their company, Farm Together, will make it easier for local and foreign investors to invest in US farmlands. He explains how their platform works, when their investors get paid, and the due diligence they conduct prior to putting a property for sale. He discusses several risks involved in investing in different states. David also describes how they plan to put regenerative agriculture in the limelight.       “You must consider what the environment may look like in the future when you are purchasing these properties today.” - David Chan       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    Connecting insurance, farmlands, and current trends in institutional investments. The characteristics of the typical user and investor on their platform. How foreign investors can own farm lands in different locations. How their due diligence process works. Knowing the risks of investing in farmlands and how they calculate for them. Why water is always a risk in any irrigated agriculture. How they inform investors of earnings and how investors make money. The feedback they receive from their clients. The SIGMA legislation in California and what it is about. The steps they have taken to make regenerative agriculture mainstream.        Connect with David Chan    Farm Together Email: david@farmtogether.com          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

David Chan is the COO and Founding Team Member at <a href="https://farmtogether.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm Together</a>, a company that offers a simplified approach to US farmland investment. The company not only serves Americans, but also welcomes foreign investors who are interested in growing their assets or simply having a continuous source of income in their retirement. David has over five years of Fin-Tech experience in the ag industry. He describes himself as a meteorologist by background, but a financier and technologist by training. David earned his MBA at Harvard Business School and is also part of the Board of Directors at the Harvard Alumni for Agriculture. David joins me today to share how their company, Farm Together, will make it easier for local and foreign investors to invest in US farmlands. He explains how their platform works, when their investors get paid, and the due diligence they conduct prior to putting a property for sale. He discusses several risks involved in investing in different states. David also describes how they plan to put regenerative agriculture in the limelight. “You must consider what the environment may look like in the future when you are purchasing these properties today.” - David Chan This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>Connecting insurance, farmlands, and current trends in institutional investments.</li> <li>The characteristics of the typical user and investor on their platform.</li> <li>How foreign investors can own farm lands in different locations.</li> <li>How their due diligence process works.</li> <li>Knowing the risks of investing in farmlands and how they calculate for them.</li> <li>Why water is always a risk in any irrigated agriculture.</li> <li>How they inform investors of earnings and how investors make money.</li> <li>The feedback they receive from their clients.</li> <li>The SIGMA legislation in California and what it is about.</li> <li>The steps they have taken to make regenerative agriculture mainstream.</li> </ul> Connect with David Chan <ul> <li><a href="https://farmtogether.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm Together</a></li> <li>Email: david@farmtogether.com</li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

FOA 188: FinTech Meets AgTech to Invest in Farmland

Kenneth Quinn is the former President of the World Food Prize Foundation, an organization that seeks to give individuals recognition for achievements that directly improve the quality, quantity, and availability of food in the world. Kenneth is often referred to as “the Ambassador” because he was the US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia. During his time as President, he received various high-level honors and awards from different organizations, including The American Farm Bureau and The Crop Science Society of America.   Kenneth joins me today to describe what the World Food Prize Foundation stands for, how it got started, and what makes it similar and different to the Nobel Peace Prize. He shares his journey, his time as Ambassador, and how he began to follow in the footsteps of Norman Borlaug. He explains the current state of agriculture across various countries and the agricultural hindrances that America needs to fix. Kenneth also discusses what he wants his legacy to be and the dangers that Americans face in regards to agricultural research.       “That's what I look for in the world: building peace through agriculture.” - Kenneth Quinn       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    Kenneth's life before agriculture and how he started to work in the industry. The countries he’s worked with and the projects he has spearheaded. The laureates who stood out to him over the years and their accomplishments. Their international reach and the different nationalities in their group. Notable agricultural milestones that ushered in an era of peace in American history. His thoughts on China's road and rural infrastructure over the last few decades. How roads are connected to hunger and suffering. The history of the World Food Prize Foundation. Addressing the challenge of feeding 10-billion people on the planet. What he wants his legacy to be for the organization and the world. The danger America faces when it comes to agricultural research.        Resources Mentioned:     Freedom From Famine  The Wizard and the Prophet Norman Borlaug      Connect with Kenneth Quinn    World Food Prize Ambassador Kenneth Quinn Archive          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Kenneth Quinn is the former President of the <a href="https://www.worldfoodprize.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Food Prize Foundation</a>, an organization that seeks to give individuals recognition for achievements that directly improve the quality, quantity, and availability of food in the world. Kenneth is often referred to as “the Ambassador” because he was the US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia. During his time as President, he received various high-level honors and awards from different organizations, including The American Farm Bureau and The Crop Science Society of America. Kenneth joins me today to describe what the World Food Prize Foundation stands for, how it got started, and what makes it similar and different to the Nobel Peace Prize. He shares his journey, his time as Ambassador, and how he began to follow in the footsteps of Norman Borlaug. He explains the current state of agriculture across various countries and the agricultural hindrances that America needs to fix. Kenneth also discusses what he wants his legacy to be and the dangers that Americans face in regards to agricultural research. “That's what I look for in the world: building peace through agriculture.” - Kenneth Quinn This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>Kenneth's life before agriculture and how he started to work in the industry.</li> <li>The countries he’s worked with and the projects he has spearheaded.</li> <li>The laureates who stood out to him over the years and their accomplishments.</li> <li>Their international reach and the different nationalities in their group.</li> <li>Notable agricultural milestones that ushered in an era of peace in American history.</li> <li>His thoughts on China's road and rural infrastructure over the last few decades.</li> <li>How roads are connected to hunger and suffering.</li> <li>The history of the World Food Prize Foundation.</li> <li>Addressing the challenge of feeding 10-billion people on the planet.</li> <li>What he wants his legacy to be for the organization and the world.</li> <li>The danger America faces when it comes to agricultural research.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/iptv-documentaries-freedom-famine-norman-borlaug-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Freedom From Famine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Prophet-Remarkable-Scientists-Tomorrows/dp/0307961699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Wizard and the Prophet</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Borlaug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Norman Borlaug</a></li> </ul> Connect with Kenneth Quinn <ul> <li><a href="https://www.worldfoodprize.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Food Prize</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ambassadorkennethquinnarchive.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ambassador Kenneth Quinn Archive</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

FOA 187: Peace Through Agriculture

Matt McCune

Being a full time agronomist/salesman while also being a full time farmer isn't all that unusual... but it doesn't mean it's not impressive Listen as I talk to Matt McCune about ag and storm chasing

Being a full time agronomist/salesman while also being a full time farmer isn't all that unusual... but it doesn't mean it's not impressive Listen as I talk to Matt McCune about ag and storm chasing

Shark Farmer Podcast - Matt McCune Farmer-Storm Chaser

Hey friends and welcome back to our 2020 season of podcasting.  This episode we are going to discuss living with an abundant mindset vs a scarce mindset. We think this applies to life in general and we compare to our farm lives. In a nutshell someone with an abundant mindset is an optimist and is genuinely happy for others when they are successful. Those with a scare mindset are competitive, jealous and resent others success. "The secret to having it all is believing you already do."

MidWest Farm Wives Podcast - The one where we live in abundance.

Shilow Bennett

What the Farm Podcast - Shilow Bennett fitness body builder

I offer my sincere wish and prayer for your success.

I offer my sincere wish and prayer for your success.

Idle Chatter Podcast - Hot Rod Farmer: Failure is NOT an option for 2020 or any time!

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Farm  & Rural Ag Network

Happy New Year, and welcome to everyone listening to the very first episode of the year for the Future of Agriculture podcast. 2019 was such a good year for the show and was rife with amazing guests bearing their trade secrets and intelligent insights into the world of agriculture. To commemorate the year we had, I decided to categorize the overarching themes that summarize what 2019 was like for the Future of Agriculture podcast.   In today’s episode, I discuss the five trends that governed much of the events in 2019. I share a few clips of the most well-received episodes that relate to the trends we had. I discuss some of the trends that we’ll be doing a deeper dive this year and some of the changes that will happen. I also share some of your wonderful ideas and suggestions.       “Technology takes away gatekeepers in the food industry, just as it had done so in other industries.”       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    The five themes we discussed in the show throughout 2019. What it means to quantitatively prove farm sustainability The importance of farmer profitability when it comes to innovation Why we should be worried about the future of water for the ag industry Changing Five Minute Farmer to Farmer's Spotlight What's coming for 2020 on the Future of Ag Podcast Ideas to improve the show and audience suggestions.        Resources Mentioned:     Managing the Modern Farm Business with Farmers Justin Dahlgren and Eric Thalken  Tackling Tough Questions about AgTech with Renee Vassilos  Water Economics with Dr David Zetland  Real Meat Without the Animal with Mike Selden of Finless Foods  Plant-Based and Cellular Agriculture Alternatives with Bruce Friedrich of GFI              We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Happy New Year, and welcome to everyone listening to the very first episode of the year for the Future of Agriculture podcast. 2019 was such a good year for the show and was rife with amazing guests bearing their trade secrets and intelligent insights into the world of agriculture. To commemorate the year we had, I decided to categorize the overarching themes that summarize what 2019 was like for the Future of Agriculture podcast. In today’s episode, I discuss the five trends that governed much of the events in 2019. I share a few clips of the most well-received episodes that relate to the trends we had. I discuss some of the trends that we’ll be doing a deeper dive this year and some of the changes that will happen. I also share some of your wonderful ideas and suggestions. “Technology takes away gatekeepers in the food industry, just as it had done so in other industries.” This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>The five themes we discussed in the show throughout 2019.</li> <li>What it means to quantitatively prove farm sustainability</li> <li>The importance of farmer profitability when it comes to innovation</li> <li>Why we should be worried about the future of water for the ag industry</li> <li>Changing Five Minute Farmer to Farmer's Spotlight</li> <li>What's coming for 2020 on the Future of Ag Podcast</li> <li>Ideas to improve the show and audience suggestions.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/future-of-agriculture-managing-the-modern-farm-business-with-farmers-justin-dahlgren-and-eric-thalken/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Managing the Modern Farm Business with Farmers Justin Dahlgren and Eric Thalken</a></li> <li><a href="https://player.fm/series/future-of-agriculture-2394879/future-of-agriculture-157-tackling-tough-questions-about-agtech-with-renee-vassilos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tackling Tough Questions about AgTech with Renee Vassilos</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.farmruralag.com/future-of-agriculture-water-economics-with-dr-david-zetland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Water Economics with Dr David Zetland</a></li> <li><a href="https://aggrad.com/real-meat-without-the-animal-with-mike-selden-of-finless-foods-future-of-agriculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Real Meat Without the Animal with Mike Selden of Finless Foods</a></li> <li><a href="http://aggrad.libsyn.com/foa-183-plant-based-and-cellular-agriculture-alternatives-with-bruce-friedrich-of-gfi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Plant-Based and Cellular Agriculture Alternatives with Bruce Friedrich of GFI</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

FOA 186: 5 Trends for the Future of Agriculture

David Coletto

Millennials are a unique generation that have grown up with social media. Posting on social media has been part of their life. This has affected where they shop and what they eat. However, they are interested in facts and are willing to listen, which gives agriculture an opportunity to share information. Listen as Rob Sharkey and Lesley Kelly talk to David Coletto about this large segment of our population as they continue to drive decisions.

Millennials are a unique generation that have grown up with social media. Posting on social media has been part of their life. This has affected where they shop and what they eat. However, they are interested in facts and are willing to listen, which gives agriculture an opportunity to share information. Listen as Rob Sharkey and Lesley Kelly talk to David Coletto about this large segment of our population as they continue to drive decisions.

What the Farm Podcast - David Coletto listening to millennials

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Future Of Agriculture Podcast - Special Episode: Introducing the Soil Sense Podcast

Carter Malloy

Carter Malloy is the Founder and CEO of AcreTrader, an online platform that seeks to provide a bridge that connects investors and farm sellers. Before starting his company, Carter was a successful Managing Director at Stephens Inc., a large private investment bank. His passion for conservation and agriculture was drawn from his experience growing up in an Arkansas farming family. This passion eventually led to founding AcreTrader.   Carter joins me to share what AcreTrader can do for farm owners and people seeking a long-term investment. He explains how the platform works, what a typical transaction would look like, and some of the fees involved. Carter discusses the total amount of investments in farmland and why it’s still insignificant from the perspective of the entire ag industry. He also describes some of the reasons why farm sellers should use their platform over traditional methods.     “There's a lot of ways we can work with people who want to sell farmland. For us, it's exciting to bring new solutions to the market.” - Carter Malloy         This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    Why he left a successful career in investments to start AcreTrader. The amount of private equity money invested in farmland. The requirements needed to bring the right deals out to the public. Motivations for sellers to use AcreTrader as a platform. How their platform works to provide information in a digestible format. The deal flow and access to market barriers and how they break them. How he describes the ideal seller on AcreTrader. What they do when a partner exits the platform and their contract.      Resources Mentioned:     CrowdFARMING with Chris Rawley of Harvest Returns      Connect with Carter Malloy:    AcreTrader            We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram

Carter Malloy is the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.acretrader.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AcreTrader</a>, an online platform that seeks to provide a bridge that connects investors and farm sellers. Before starting his company, Carter was a successful Managing Director at Stephens Inc., a large private investment bank. His passion for conservation and agriculture was drawn from his experience growing up in an Arkansas farming family. This passion eventually led to founding AcreTrader. Carter joins me to share what AcreTrader can do for farm owners and people seeking a long-term investment. He explains how the platform works, what a typical transaction would look like, and some of the fees involved. Carter discusses the total amount of investments in farmland and why it’s still insignificant from the perspective of the entire ag industry. He also describes some of the reasons why farm sellers should use their platform over traditional methods. “There's a lot of ways we can work with people who want to sell farmland. For us, it's exciting to bring new solutions to the market.” - Carter Malloy This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>Why he left a successful career in investments to start AcreTrader.</li> <li>The amount of private equity money invested in farmland.</li> <li>The requirements needed to bring the right deals out to the public.</li> <li>Motivations for sellers to use AcreTrader as a platform.</li> <li>How their platform works to provide information in a digestible format.</li> <li>The deal flow and access to market barriers and how they break them.</li> <li>How he describes the ideal seller on AcreTrader.</li> <li>What they do when a partner exits the platform and their contract.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/future-of-agriculture-crowdfarming-with-chris-rawley-of-harvest-returns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CrowdFARMING with Chris Rawley of Harvest Returns</a></li> </ul> Connect with Carter Malloy: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.acretrader.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AcreTrader</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Future of Agriculture Podcast -  Investing in Farmland with Carter Malloy of AcreTrader

Would you be able to handle death threats from animal rights extremist? Can a "farm wife" represent agriculture on social media? All this and more as I talk with The New Mexico Milkmaid

Would you be able to handle death threats from animal rights extremist? Can a "farm wife" represent agriculture on social media? All this and more as I talk with The New Mexico Milkmaid

Shark Farmer Podcast - The New Mexico Milkmaid

Bill York

Bill York is the Founding Partner, CEO, and Chief Credit Officer at FarmOp Capital, a lending company that provides funding primarily to farm operators. Their independent business model allows farmers to decide which suppliers to buy from. Bill has over 40 years of experience in the ag lending space and has held senior positions in various major ag lending companies. He specializes in business development, particularly increasing profits and assets of the businesses he works with.   Bill York joins me to describe what FarmOp Capital is and its efforts to provide farmers with a helping hand in receiving capital loans. He explains the trends that make their company ripe for the ag industry and the benefits of doing business with them from a farmer’s perspective. He also shares the criteria and requirements they have for their customers and explains what sets their company apart from traditional lending companies.       “If you’re able to get a loan that is timely and adequate to meet all of your operating needs, you’re better able to purchase inputs efficiently to buy the optimum level of inputs and actually reduce your costs.” - Bill York       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    Converging trends that make the industry perfect for FarmOp Capital. How FarmOp works and the services they offer. How soon farmers should seek a loan to benefit the most from them. The customers they are targeting for the loan services they offer. The kind of crop materials they help farmers finance. Working directly with the customer and the team they assembled for the job. Transitioning from big agricultural lending companies to working with a startup. Why it will be difficult to have competition in what they do. The difference between the typical loan application and what they offer. Assessing the current farm-risk situation and his outlook.        Connect with Bill York:    FarmOp Capital            We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram

Bill York is the Founding Partner, CEO, and Chief Credit Officer at <a href="https://www.farmop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FarmOp Capital</a>, a lending company that provides funding primarily to farm operators. Their independent business model allows farmers to decide which suppliers to buy from. Bill has over 40 years of experience in the ag lending space and has held senior positions in various major ag lending companies. He specializes in business development, particularly increasing profits and assets of the businesses he works with. Bill York joins me to describe what FarmOp Capital is and its efforts to provide farmers with a helping hand in receiving capital loans. He explains the trends that make their company ripe for the ag industry and the benefits of doing business with them from a farmer’s perspective. He also shares the criteria and requirements they have for their customers and explains what sets their company apart from traditional lending companies. “If you’re able to get a loan that is timely and adequate to meet all of your operating needs, you’re better able to purchase inputs efficiently to buy the optimum level of inputs and actually reduce your costs.” - Bill York This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>Converging trends that make the industry perfect for FarmOp Capital.</li> <li>How FarmOp works and the services they offer.</li> <li>How soon farmers should seek a loan to benefit the most from them.</li> <li>The customers they are targeting for the loan services they offer.</li> <li>The kind of crop materials they help farmers finance.</li> <li>Working directly with the customer and the team they assembled for the job.</li> <li>Transitioning from big agricultural lending companies to working with a startup.</li> <li>Why it will be difficult to have competition in what they do.</li> <li>The difference between the typical loan application and what they offer.</li> <li>Assessing the current farm-risk situation and his outlook.</li> </ul> Connect with Bill York: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.farmop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FarmOp Capital</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Future of Agriculture Podcast - A New Ag Lending Model with Bill York of FarmOp Capital

Joe Swartz

Joe Swartz is the Vice President and Lead Horticulturist at AmHydro, a company recognized as a top innovator in the ag industry and focused on developing products that promote efficient hydroponic growing systems. Joe is also widely recognized as one of the leading consultants when it comes to Controlled Environment Agricultural industries that include commercial greenhouse farms. He specializes in crop production improvements, pesticide-free insect and disease control, and professional grower training, among other skills.   Joe joins me today to discuss the economic implications of fusing traditional farming with greenhouse technology. He shares why he is interested in greenhouse farming and how he initially tried it himself. He explains how controlled ag works and the factors required to make it work. He describes the benefits traditional farmers can reap from adapting greenhouse operations. Joe also shares some of the limitations of controlled environment agriculture.       “Incorporation of greenhouse techniques into an existing traditional farm is really a very natural and very positive progression.” - Joe Swartz       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    What Joe's focus was before he became invested on greenhouse technology. Where his interest in controlled ag came from. The importance of the environment and location when it comes to controlled ag. The practicalities of controlled ag during the winter. Benefits of merging traditional farming and controlled environments. The return on investment when it comes to greenhouse farming. Encouraging the youth to join the ag industry. Limiting factors of setting up a controlled environment type of farm. Determining standards of practices for controlled environments.        Resources Mentioned:     Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Ag with Joe Swartz of American Hydroponics      Connect with Joe Swartz    AmHydro Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Joe Swartz is the Vice President and Lead Horticulturist at <a href="https://amhydro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AmHydro</a>, a company recognized as a top innovator in the ag industry and focused on developing products that promote efficient hydroponic growing systems. Joe is also widely recognized as one of the leading consultants when it comes to Controlled Environment Agricultural industries that include commercial greenhouse farms. He specializes in crop production improvements, pesticide-free insect and disease control, and professional grower training, among other skills. Joe joins me today to discuss the economic implications of fusing traditional farming with greenhouse technology. He shares why he is interested in greenhouse farming and how he initially tried it himself. He explains how controlled ag works and the factors required to make it work. He describes the benefits traditional farmers can reap from adapting greenhouse operations. Joe also shares some of the limitations of controlled environment agriculture. “Incorporation of greenhouse techniques into an existing traditional farm is really a very natural and very positive progression.” - Joe Swartz This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>What Joe's focus was before he became invested on greenhouse technology.</li> <li>Where his interest in controlled ag came from.</li> <li>The importance of the environment and location when it comes to controlled ag.</li> <li>The practicalities of controlled ag during the winter.</li> <li>Benefits of merging traditional farming and controlled environments.</li> <li>The return on investment when it comes to greenhouse farming.</li> <li>Encouraging the youth to join the ag industry.</li> <li>Limiting factors of setting up a controlled environment type of farm.</li> <li>Determining standards of practices for controlled environments.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.farmruralag.com/future-of-agriculture-hydroponics-and-controlled-environment-ag-with-joe-swartz-of-american-hydroponics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Ag with Joe Swartz of American Hydroponics</a></li> </ul> Connect with Joe Swartz <ul> <li><a href="https://amhydro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AmHydro</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmericanHydroponics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/amhydro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amhydro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swartz-5549331a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Future of Agriculture Podcast  -  Commercial Greenhouses on Conventional Farms with Joe Swartz

Scott Powell

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Kerryann Kocher

FOA174 Bringing People to the Table to Innovate in Animal Agriculture with Kerryann Kocher   Kerryann Cocher is a Principal at Rock Road Consulting, a practice that focuses on improving the translation of science and technology into something that will give value to farmers, ranchers, and other producers. Kerryann specializes in helping struggling ag businesses to be competitive again by providing re-engineering solutions. She is also an expert on animal health, feed ingredients, and protein production.   Kerryann joins me today to share the various opportunities and untapped potential in animal agriculture. She describes the challenges that the animal agriculture industry currently faces and the solutions she proposes to resolve these issues. She also explains how she brings people to the table to innovate in animal agriculture and why she remains motivated about the success of the animal agriculture industry.       “It’s more than a choice to play in ag; it’s a lifelong commitment.” - Kerryann Kocher         This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    The jump she made from working in the corporate environment to starting a company of her own. Practical problems she helps her clients address. The reason behind the lack of innovation regarding animal health. How to make the animal agriculture industry more innovative to catch up with the competition. Areas of agriculture that are more at risk than others. How dietary changes can affect the meat and dairy industry. The conversations she's had with industry professionals about the future of protein. Why she remains motivated in the success of the animal ag industry.        Resources Mentioned:     Future of Agriculture 023: JJ Jones of the Center for Food Integrity  Cultivated Conversations      Connect with Kerryann Kocher:    Rock Road Consulting Roots and Legacies LinkedIn          This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ag   What if surviving a drought began with just a microbe? What could accessing 10,000 buyers do for your agriculture business? Indigo Ag helps farmers improve profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health by working with growers to reimagine every aspect of the agriculture industry - from soil to sale.   To learn more about Indigo Ag and their mission to improve the environment and agriculture industry, visit IndigoAg.com/Questions   Indigo. From questions… we grow.   We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram

FOA174 Bringing People to the Table to Innovate in Animal Agriculture with Kerryann Kocher Kerryann Cocher is a Principal at <a href="https://www.rockroadconsulting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock Road Consulting</a>, a practice that focuses on improving the translation of science and technology into something that will give value to farmers, ranchers, and other producers. Kerryann specializes in helping struggling ag businesses to be competitive again by providing re-engineering solutions. She is also an expert on animal health, feed ingredients, and protein production. Kerryann joins me today to share the various opportunities and untapped potential in animal agriculture. She describes the challenges that the animal agriculture industry currently faces and the solutions she proposes to resolve these issues. She also explains how she brings people to the table to innovate in animal agriculture and why she remains motivated about the success of the animal agriculture industry. “It’s more than a choice to play in ag; it’s a lifelong commitment.” - Kerryann Kocher This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>The jump she made from working in the corporate environment to starting a company of her own.</li> <li>Practical problems she helps her clients address.</li> <li>The reason behind the lack of innovation regarding animal health.</li> <li>How to make the animal agriculture industry more innovative to catch up with the competition.</li> <li>Areas of agriculture that are more at risk than others.</li> <li>How dietary changes can affect the meat and dairy industry.</li> <li>The conversations she's had with industry professionals about the future of protein.</li> <li>Why she remains motivated in the success of the animal ag industry.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://aggrad.com/future-of-agriculture-023-jj-jones-of-the-center-for-food-integrity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Future of Agriculture 0</a><a href="https://aggrad.com/future-of-agriculture-023-jj-jones-of-the-center-for-food-integrity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23</a><a href="https://aggrad.com/future-of-agriculture-023-jj-jones-of-the-center-for-food-integrity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">: JJ Jones of the Center for Food Integrity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivated-conversations-presents-the-future-of-protein-logistics-registration-74892741205?ref=eios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cultivated Conversations</a></li> </ul> Connect with Kerryann Kocher: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rockroadconsulting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock Road Consulting</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rootsandlegacies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roots and Legacies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryann-kocher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ag What if surviving a drought began with just a microbe? What could accessing 10,000 buyers do for your agriculture business? Indigo Ag helps farmers improve profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health by working with growers to reimagine every aspect of the agriculture industry - from soil to sale. To learn more about Indigo Ag and their mission to improve the environment and agriculture industry, visit <a href="https://www.indigoag.com/questions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndigoAg.com/Questions</a> Indigo. From questions… we grow. We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Future of Agriculture Podcast - Bringing People to the Table to Innovate in Animal Agriculture with Kerryann Kocher

Ray Wheeler

Dr. Ray Wheeler is NASA’s Plant Physiologist and the lead for Advanced Life Support Research activities in the Exploration Research and Technology Program at Kennedy Space Center. He began his career at NASA in 1988 and the bulk of his research revolved around the use of hydroponic techniques for space farming experiments. One of Ray’s goals is to allow humanity to grow safe and nutritious crops off the Earth.   Ray joins me today to discuss some of NASA’s recent developments regarding planting crops in space. He shares some of the systems and tech that have been made commercial in the ag industry and explains why it’s difficult to experiment with plants in space. Ray also describes some of the benefits of being able to grow plants on other planets.     “We've been trying to manipulate the environment to accommodate plants. Now we have the tools to manipulate plants to fit into the environment.” - Dr. Ray Wheeler         This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    The research he's conducted that has made it in today's agriculture industry. How NASA helped in terrestrial applications of space farming. His recent projects that could be applied commercially in the future. Solving the ever-increasing CO2 emissions with space farming tech. Recent progress on the experimental planting chambers in space. Deciding which crops show promise for space production. The water content of Mars and the prospect of someday growing food there. The critical benefits of being able to grow plants in space. Recovering as much water as possible in space. The effects of low gravity environments on plant growth. His advice for people interested in space farming technology.      Resources Mentioned:     Agriculture for Space: People and Places Paving the Way      Connect with Dr. Ray Wheeler:    NASA LinkedIn            We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram

Dr. Ray Wheeler is <a href="https://www.nasa.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASA</a>’s Plant Physiologist and the lead for Advanced Life Support Research activities in the Exploration Research and Technology Program at Kennedy Space Center. He began his career at NASA in 1988 and the bulk of his research revolved around the use of hydroponic techniques for space farming experiments. One of Ray’s goals is to allow humanity to grow safe and nutritious crops off the Earth. Ray joins me today to discuss some of NASA’s recent developments regarding planting crops in space. He shares some of the systems and tech that have been made commercial in the ag industry and explains why it’s difficult to experiment with plants in space. Ray also describes some of the benefits of being able to grow plants on other planets. “We've been trying to manipulate the environment to accommodate plants. Now we have the tools to manipulate plants to fit into the environment.” - Dr. Ray Wheeler This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>The research he's conducted that has made it in today's agriculture industry.</li> <li>How NASA helped in terrestrial applications of space farming.</li> <li>His recent projects that could be applied commercially in the future.</li> <li>Solving the ever-increasing CO2 emissions with space farming tech.</li> <li>Recent progress on the experimental planting chambers in space.</li> <li>Deciding which crops show promise for space production.</li> <li>The water content of Mars and the prospect of someday growing food there.</li> <li>The critical benefits of being able to grow plants in space.</li> <li>Recovering as much water as possible in space.</li> <li>The effects of low gravity environments on plant growth.</li> <li>His advice for people interested in space farming technology.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/opag.2017.2.issue-1/opag-2017-0002/opag-2017-0002.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Agriculture for Space: People and Places Paving the Way</a></li> </ul> Connect with Dr. Ray Wheeler: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASA</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wheeler-raymond-6927248" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Future of Agriculture Podcast - Farming in Space with Dr Ray Wheeler of NASA

Shay Myers

Shay Myers is an onion expert and the owner of Owyhee Produce. Owyhee Produce is a 3rd generation family farm and one of the biggest vertically-integrated onion farms in the United States. Their farm grows enough onions to provide adequate supplies that reach about 6 million Americans annually. Other than managing an onion farm, Shay is also a produce industry influence and agriculture keynote speaker. He is currently working to provide asparagus, hemp, and sweet potatoes to American families on top of their onions.   Shay joins me today to describe how their farm differs from most growers when it comes to vertical integration. He shares how his dream to fly was granted when he returned to manage the farm. He discusses some of the early mistakes he’s made as the lead farmer and what he learned from them. Shay also explains some of the challenges in the ag industry, particularly when it comes to working with companies and people, and why the US safe practices system is broken and easily exploitable.       “You can't expect the consumer to be willing to pay you a fair price for something if they don't know what it takes.” - Shay Myers       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    Pursuing his passion for flying by having a career in agriculture. How his family responded to his desire to return to farming. What vertical integration is in agriculture and some examples. Some of the mistakes he's made in the industry and what he learned from them. The difference between a yam and sweet potato and why the US doesn't grow yams. What he believes is the most challenging hurdle in today's ag industry. Processing differences between mint oil and CBD oil. His thoughts on growing our own food and importing them and why the US is at a disadvantage. Eliminating labor and overhead costs with innovative technology. Why the system surrounding safety practices is broken.        Connect with Shay Myers    Owyhee Produce LinkedIn          This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ag   What if surviving a drought began with just a microbe? What could accessing 10,000 buyers do for your agriculture business? Indigo Ag helps farmers improve profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health by working with growers to reimagine every aspect of the agriculture industry - from soil to sale.   To learn more about Indigo Ag and their mission to improve the environment and agriculture industry, visit IndigoAg.com/Questions   Indigo. From questions… we grow.   We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram

Shay Myers is an onion expert and the owner of <a href="http://www.owyheeproduce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owyhee Produce</a>. Owyhee Produce is a 3rd generation family farm and one of the biggest vertically-integrated onion farms in the United States. Their farm grows enough onions to provide adequate supplies that reach about 6 million Americans annually. Other than managing an onion farm, Shay is also a produce industry influence and agriculture keynote speaker. He is currently working to provide asparagus, hemp, and sweet potatoes to American families on top of their onions. Shay joins me today to describe how their farm differs from most growers when it comes to vertical integration. He shares how his dream to fly was granted when he returned to manage the farm. He discusses some of the early mistakes he’s made as the lead farmer and what he learned from them. Shay also explains some of the challenges in the ag industry, particularly when it comes to working with companies and people, and why the US safe practices system is broken and easily exploitable. “You can't expect the consumer to be willing to pay you a fair price for something if they don't know what it takes.” - Shay Myers This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>Pursuing his passion for flying by having a career in agriculture.</li> <li>How his family responded to his desire to return to farming.</li> <li>What vertical integration is in agriculture and some examples.</li> <li>Some of the mistakes he's made in the industry and what he learned from them.</li> <li>The difference between a yam and sweet potato and why the US doesn't grow yams.</li> <li>What he believes is the most challenging hurdle in today's ag industry.</li> <li>Processing differences between mint oil and CBD oil.</li> <li>His thoughts on growing our own food and importing them and why the US is at a disadvantage.</li> <li>Eliminating labor and overhead costs with innovative technology.</li> <li>Why the system surrounding safety practices is broken.</li> </ul> Connect with Shay Myers <ul> <li><a href="http://www.owyheeproduce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owyhee Produce</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayfmyers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ag What if surviving a drought began with just a microbe? What could accessing 10,000 buyers do for your agriculture business? Indigo Ag helps farmers improve profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health by working with growers to reimagine every aspect of the agriculture industry - from soil to sale. To learn more about Indigo Ag and their mission to improve the environment and agriculture industry, visit <a href="https://www.indigoag.com/questions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndigoAg.com/Questions</a> Indigo. From questions… we grow. We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Future of Agriculture Podcast - Farm Tour with Shay Myers of Owyhee Produce

Colleen Dyck

What the Farm Podcast - Colleen Dyck won't use non-GMO label

In this episode, CEO Gary Wickham outlines some recent successes for this innovative precision-farming solution, assisting farmers meet their twin profitability and sustainability goals, whilst protecting the environment. Dublin-based MagGrow is a patented and proprietary technology that helps solve the problem of droplet formation, experienced within conventional pesticide spray applications.

In this episode, CEO Gary Wickham outlines some recent successes for this innovative precision-farming solution, assisting farmers meet their twin profitability and sustainability goals, whilst protecting the environment. Dublin-based MagGrow is a patented and proprietary technology that helps solve the problem of droplet formation, experienced within conventional pesticide spray applications.

Salt of the Earth Podcast - MagGro

Always a pleasure to talk to Peter &amp; Paula Hynes, &amp; they're back on Rock &amp; Roll Farming to talk about the Rearing to Go mental health workshop and charity auction that's taking place in Shrewsbury livestock market on 13th September 2019        Episode Sponsors:    Griffith Elder - Designers &amp; Manufacturers of rugged weighing systems for heavy industrial use www.griffith-elder.com    NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk   Podcast Partners:   Farmer's Guardian. For the biggest range of news and features from across the Ag industry, please visit www.fginsight.com   Rock &amp; Roll Farming is proud to be a part of the Farm &amp; Rural Ag Network. To find more great podcasts and vlogs, please visit www.farmruralag.com 

Always a pleasure to talk to Peter &amp; Paula Hynes, &amp; they're back on Rock &amp; Roll Farming to talk about the Rearing to Go mental health workshop and charity auction that's taking place in Shrewsbury livestock market on 13th September 2019  Episode Sponsors:  Griffith Elder - Designers &amp; Manufacturers of rugged weighing systems for heavy industrial use <a href="http://www.griffith-elder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.griffith-elder.com</a> NFU Cymru - for more information please visit <a href="http://www.nfu-cymru.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nfu-cymru.org.uk</a> Podcast Partners: Farmer's Guardian. For the biggest range of news and features from across the Ag industry, please visit <a href="http://www.fginsight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fginsight.com</a> Rock &amp; Roll Farming is proud to be a part of the Farm &amp; Rural Ag Network. To find more great podcasts and vlogs, please visit <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.farmruralag.com</a>

Rock and Roll Farming Podcast - Rearing to Go

Gavin Spoor

Is it possible to be born a farmer without being from a farm family? Would you walk into random grocery stores trying to create a market for yourself? Listen as I talk with Gavin Spoor about his path to becoming a farmer

Is it possible to be born a farmer without being from a farm family? Would you walk into random grocery stores trying to create a market for yourself? Listen as I talk with Gavin Spoor about his path to becoming a farmer

Shark Farmer Podcast - Gavin Spoor popcorn empire

What you need to know before you pull up to the pump.

What you need to know before you pull up to the pump.

Idle Chatter Podcast - Hot Rod Farmer: Buyer beware… gasoline brands are different!

Mike Selden

Mike Selden is the Co-Founder and CEO of Finless Foods, a startup that aims for a more sustainable future through advanced cellular agriculture technologies. Their projects revolve around growing fish meat and other seafood products from cells. Mike is a trained biochemist and has experience working as a researcher and educator. He also has researched numerous ways to solve food crises in Africa as well as marine conservation in South East Asia.   Mike joins us to explain the many benefits of growing meat from cells and the ways it can improve life, not just on Earth but also in outer space. He shares how their company can produce real meat without the animal and the big scale effect it will have on the economy. Mike also discusses some of the reasons why this project isn’t against fishermen, how it can solve overfishing problems, and how it can help otherwise expensive fish products become more affordable.       “We're growing it directly from the cells, so no whole animals are needed after that first initial sample.” - Mike Selden         This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    Explaining the case for cell-grown meat and why it's exciting. The benefits of cell-grown meat for people and the environment. How they plan to sell their products to the average consumer. The inspiration behind starting Finless Foods. Why they chose to start experimenting with fish cells. How space agriculture factors in with the products they want to produce. The variables involved in mass-producing cell-grown meats. Solving the waste problems they may produce in the future. The financial side of scaling this type of product. The kind of progress we can look forward to if their product becomes successful.        Connect with Mike Selden:    Finless Foods Twitter Facebook Instagram Mike Selden Twitter          We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram

Mike Selden is the Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://finlessfoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finless Foods</a>, a startup that aims for a more sustainable future through advanced cellular agriculture technologies. Their projects revolve around growing fish meat and other seafood products from cells. Mike is a trained biochemist and has experience working as a researcher and educator. He also has researched numerous ways to solve food crises in Africa as well as marine conservation in South East Asia. Mike joins us to explain the many benefits of growing meat from cells and the ways it can improve life, not just on Earth but also in outer space. He shares how their company can produce real meat without the animal and the big scale effect it will have on the economy. Mike also discusses some of the reasons why this project isn’t against fishermen, how it can solve overfishing problems, and how it can help otherwise expensive fish products become more affordable. “We're growing it directly from the cells, so no whole animals are needed after that first initial sample.” - Mike Selden This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>Explaining the case for cell-grown meat and why it's exciting.</li> <li>The benefits of cell-grown meat for people and the environment.</li> <li>How they plan to sell their products to the average consumer.</li> <li>The inspiration behind starting Finless Foods.</li> <li>Why they chose to start experimenting with fish cells.</li> <li>How space agriculture factors in with the products they want to produce.</li> <li>The variables involved in mass-producing cell-grown meats.</li> <li>Solving the waste problems they may produce in the future.</li> <li>The financial side of scaling this type of product.</li> <li>The kind of progress we can look forward to if their product becomes successful.</li> </ul> Connect with Mike Selden: <ul> <li><a href="https://finlessfoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finless Foods</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/finlessfoods" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/finlessfoods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/finlessfoods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mikeseldenff?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Selden Twitter</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Real Meat Without the Animal with Mike Selden of Finless Foods

Shonda Warner

Shonda Warner is the Owner of Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners, an asset management business that specializes in investing in the agricultural industry. She has over 25 years of experience in financial asset management and once held the position of Executive Director at Goldman Sachs. Shonda gained experience in trading grains from her career at Cargill in Kansas City and Minneapolis.   Shonda joins me today to discuss how Chess Ag Full Harvest works and how it makes investing in agriculture easier. She shares her inspiration for starting the company, the systems they have in place, and their commitment to having a good impact on the environment. Shonda also shares her advice to those who want to start a business in the ag industry.       “We need to be good stewards of the earth and the communities in which we’re active.” - Shonda Warner         This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    How she formed the idea of starting Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners The company's first investments and their returns. The problems they want to solve involving ancillary services to make farming a successful venture. Her sales pitch to investors and the projects she proposed. Their commitment to the environment and the community. The scale of their operations and their plans for further expansion. The products they produce in their facilities. Her advice to the young generation who are interested in starting their own ag business.        Resources mentioned:    Farmacopia Farms      Connect with Shonda Warner:    Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners        We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.   Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg and leave a recorded message!   Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram

Shonda Warner is the Owner of <a href="http://www.chesscapitalpartners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners</a>, an asset management business that specializes in investing in the agricultural industry. She has over 25 years of experience in financial asset management and once held the position of Executive Director at Goldman Sachs. Shonda gained experience in trading grains from her career at Cargill in Kansas City and Minneapolis. Shonda joins me today to discuss how Chess Ag Full Harvest works and how it makes investing in agriculture easier. She shares her inspiration for starting the company, the systems they have in place, and their commitment to having a good impact on the environment. Shonda also shares her advice to those who want to start a business in the ag industry. “We need to be good stewards of the earth and the communities in which we’re active.” - Shonda Warner This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: <ul> <li>How she formed the idea of starting Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners</li> <li>The company's first investments and their returns.</li> <li>The problems they want to solve involving ancillary services to make farming a successful venture.</li> <li>Her sales pitch to investors and the projects she proposed.</li> <li>Their commitment to the environment and the community.</li> <li>The scale of their operations and their plans for further expansion.</li> <li>The products they produce in their facilities.</li> <li>Her advice to the young generation who are interested in starting their own ag business.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://farmacopiafarms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farmacopia Farms</a></li> </ul> Connect with Shonda Warner: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.chesscapitalpartners.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners</a></li> </ul> We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-rural-ag-network/id1207587305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or on the <a href="http://www.farmruralag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm and Rural Ag Network Website</a> today.  Join the Conversation! To get your most pressing ag questions answered and share your perspective on various topics we’ve discussed on the Future of Agriculture podcast, head over to <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FutureofAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakPipe.com/FutureofAg</a> and leave a recorded message! Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a> and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!  Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  <a href="https://futureofag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future of Agriculture Website</a> <a href="http://aggrad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aggradjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggradmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aggrad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgGrad on Instagram</a>

Future of Agriculture - Profitable and Sustainable Agriculture at Scale with Shonda Warner of Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners

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