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June 13, 2025

166: AI Revolution in Greenhouses: Dima Chernobilsky & GrowDirector’s…

Are you struggling to optimize your greenhouse operations and maximize crop yields? I recently spoke with Dima Chernobilsky, co-founder and CEO of GrowDirector, who shared groundbreaking insights on greenhouse automation and ...

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June 6, 2025

165: Glenn Behrman - Unmasking Hype, The Real Economics of Indoor Far…

Ever wondered why so many indoor farming ventures fail despite the hype? I've got the inside scoop from a true industry veteran. Glenn Behrman, founder and president of CEA Advisors, brings over 50 years of experience in hort...

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May 30, 2025

164: Michael Oster - Saffron Tech’s - 120,000 Flowers Into 2 Pounds o…

Ever wondered how a seasoned executive from the oil and gas industry ends up leading a vertical farming startup? I sat down with Michael Oster, CEO of Saffron Tech, to explore this fascinating journey. Michael's transition fr...

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May 2, 2025

S12E163 Marc Oshima/Babylon Microfarms - Hyper-Local Farm to Table: V…

Ever wondered how indoor farming is revolutionizing the way we connect with our food? I sat down with Marc Oshima, CEO of Babylon Microfarms, to explore the cutting edge of sustainable agriculture. Marc Oshima brings over 30 ...

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April 18, 2025

S12E162 John James Staniszewski/Fungitarian - From Nightclubs to Mush…

Ever wondered how a mushroom farm could revolutionize the food industry? I sat down with John James Staniszewski, the creator of the fungitarian lifestyle and a pioneer in the vertical farming space, to uncover the secrets of...

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April 11, 2025

S12E161 Renko Schuil/TTA ISO - Collaboration vs. Secrecy: Lessons for…

Ever wondered how automation is shaping the future of indoor farming? In this episode, I speak with Renko Schuil, Sales Manager of Indoor Farming at TTA ISO, a leading company in horticultural automation. With over 25 years o...

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April 4, 2025

S12E160 Oliver Rotko/Arctic Farming - Revolutionizing Restaurants: He…

Ever wondered how to navigate the challenges of indoor farming and create successful products in this evolving industry? Oliver Rotko, CEO of Plant TUI and Arctic Farming, shares his journey and insights into the world of ver...

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March 28, 2025

S12E159 Conner Tidd/Just Vertical - Democratizing Indoor Farming: Jus…

Have you ever wondered how to grow fresh produce year-round, even in the harshest climates? I sat down with Conner Tidd, co-founder and CEO of Just Vertical, to discuss the innovative world of indoor farming and how it's chan...

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March 21, 2025

S12E158 Kirk Taylor/Land Betterment - From Abandoned Mines to Thrivin…

Ever wondered how to revitalize struggling communities while promoting sustainable practices? I had the pleasure of speaking with Kirk Taylor, co-founder of Land Betterment Corporation , about their innovative approach to com...

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March 7, 2025

S11E157 Mat Halter/TerraFerm - Transforming Beer Waste into Vertical …

Ever wondered how beer brewing could revolutionize vertical farming? Mat Halter, founder of TerraFerm , is turning brewery waste into a game-changing resource for indoor agriculture. Mat Halter, a plant scientist turned entre...

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Feb. 21, 2025

S11E156 Rick Langille/Harvest Today - Harvest Wall 2.0: Engineering t…

Ever wondered how vertical farming innovations could revolutionize food production and make fresh, flavorful produce more accessible? In this enlightening conversation with Rick Langille, CEO of Harvest Today , we explore the...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Dickson Despommier - A Vertical Farming Podcast Tribute

In this special tribute episode of The Vertical Farming Podcast , I honor the life and legacy of Dr. Dickson Despommier, the visionary who laid the foundation for vertical farming as we know it today. His book, The Vertical F...

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Jan. 24, 2025

S11E154 Jessica Fong/Common Farms - Microgreens and Mega Dreams: Comm…

Ever wondered how to start a vertical farm in a city with limited space and resources? Jessica Naomi Fong's journey with Common Farms in Hong Kong is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and customer-focused growth. Jessi...

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Jan. 10, 2025

S11E153 Per Lysaa/Intravision Group AS - Gravity Flow: The Secret Beh…

Ever wondered how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing indoor farming? I've got the inside scoop on the latest innovations that are changing the game. In this episode of the Vertical Farming Podcast, host Harry Duran si...

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Dec. 29, 2024

S11E152 Simon Wardle/Gooddrop Ltd - Sustainable Cotton: A New Era in …

Ever wondered how vertical farming could revolutionize the cotton industry? I sat down with Simon Wardle, CEO of Gooddrop, to explore this groundbreaking concept. Simon Wardle brings a unique perspective to vertical farming, ...

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Dec. 16, 2024

S11E151 Daryl Urbanski/Best Business Coach - Agrocapsules & Oasis: A …

Are you tired of the rat race and dreaming of a self-sufficient lifestyle? In this episode, I chat with Daryl Urbanski, a seasoned entrepreneur and advocate for personal sovereignty. Daryl's journey from a challenging upbring...

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Dec. 6, 2024

S11E150 Alexander Jaworski/GreenHub - Building a Sustainable Future: …

Are you curious about how vertical farming could revolutionize agriculture and address global food challenges? Join me as I explore this fascinating topic with Alexander Jaworski, co-founder of GreenHub , who brings a wealth ...

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Nov. 28, 2024

S11E149 Gretchen Schimelpfenig/Controlled Environment Agriculture - B…

Are you still manually turning your greenhouse lights on and off? Discover how integrated control systems can revolutionize your vertical farming operations. Join me as I sit down with Gretchen Schimelpfenig, a leading expert...

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Nov. 8, 2024

S11E148 Floris Berghout/Viemose DGS - From Greenhouses to Global Impa…

Are you ready to explore the intersection of technology and agriculture with insights from a seasoned expert? Join me as I sit down with Floris Berghout, CEO of Viemose DGS, a leader in the horticulture industry. Floris bring...

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Nov. 1, 2024

S11E147 Daniel Bosman/Our Greenery - From Surfboards to Vertical Farm…

Are you tired of bland supermarket produce that lacks flavor and nutrition? Join me as I dive into a conversation with Daniel Bosman, the innovative founder of Our Greenery, who is revolutionizing the way we think about food ...

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Oct. 25, 2024

S11E146 Jacob Savageau/FarmBox Foods - FarmBox’s Mission-Driven Growt…

Are you curious about the challenges and triumphs of building a business in the vertical farming industry? Join me as I sit down with Jacob, the COO of FarmBox Foods, who shares his journey from firefighting to entrepreneursh...

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Oct. 18, 2024

S11E145 Mattias Karls/Direct Carbon - The Importance of Carbon Captur…

In this episode, I speak with Mattias Karls, a seasoned entrepreneur hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. Mattias shares his journey from the heartland of Sweden to becoming a serial entrepreneur, starting right after his universi...

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Sept. 27, 2024

S11E144 Juan Gabriel Succar/Verde Compacto - The Secrets of Container…

In this episode, I speak with Juan Gabriel Succar, the Co-founder of Verde Compacto , as he returns to share the latest developments in the world of vertical farming. Since our last conversation in 2022, Juan and his team hav...

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Sept. 20, 2024

S11E143 Elmar Mair/Neatleaf - AI Crop Management Powered by Neatleaf’…

In this episode, I speak with Elmar Mair, the CEO and founder of Neatleaf . Elmar shares his fascinating journey from growing up in the Italian countryside to becoming a leader in the vertical farming industry. We dive into h...

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