Join the Grow Farm Solutions team as we share stories of challenges we have overcome and lessons learned in our ongoing journey to become a leader in the agriculture industry. Welcome to the Grow Farm's Toolbox!
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Teaching and learning about the homesteading lifestyle with the dream of living off grid; at least partially. The journey has a huge learning curve, but well worth the rewards. While disconnecting from the grid completely is challenging, I have cut the cord from the television and other distractions that prevent most of us from achieving our true potential and purpose. I want to connect with others who have considered this lifestyle of finding ways to spend more time with the people we care ...
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From the business and science of ag to the people of ag, from technology to trends, from coast to coast – the Grow Smart™ with BASF podcast covers it all. Listen in as host Willie Vogt interviews growers, researchers, educators and agronomists on the latest topics and stories. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart is a trademark of BASF. © 2018 BASF Corporation. All rights reserved.
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We're a cooperative rooted in 100-years of forward-thinking. We're a different kind of company, grounded in a common cause ever since our founding in 1921 we have remained a cooperative. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is placing its owners, both farmers and local retailers at the heart of creating a sustainable food future. Join host Kim Olson for stories, interviews, and insight - welcoming new guests on each monthly episode. Production copyright 2025 Land O'Lakes, Inc. Formerly "Something Greater."
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With Agroecology and Food Sovereignty at its core the Sow and Grow podcast is produced and hosted by young farmers exploring the forces that shape Canadian agriculture. Through interviews and discussions the hosts and their guests seed the solutions needed to build a more just and ecologically sustainable food system. www.sowandgrow.ca
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This podcast is for ocean entrepreneurs and innovators who want to grow and succeed in the blue economy. Through interviews with industry leaders, founders, and subject matter experts, I will share their stories, unpack their most important lessons, and extract actionable insights and best practices.
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Nick Portillo shares with you the things he has learned on his own journey of building a successful business in the food service industry.
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Cultivation Elevated - Indoor Farming, Cannabis Growers & Cultivators - Pipp Horticulture
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If you are a grower or owner looking to optimize your existing or new cultivation facility or anyone looking to cultivate more in less space, then this is the show for you. Each week, join Host Michael Williamson as he travels across the country, to explore the world of vertical farming and the future of cannabis and food production through his conversations with leading industry operators, growers and executives who are demonstrating success and resilience as growers and cultivators. Each e ...
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Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field. –President Dwight D. Eisenhower A lot has changed in America since Ike’s presidency, including agriculture. Equipment, supply-chains, communication platforms – they’ve all evolved and adapted with the rise of technological advancements. Like Ike, HitchPin’s roots begin on a farm in Abilene, KS where the spirit of watching the original entrepreneurs – American farmers and ranchers – was plant ...
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It's amazing how one little bite can have such a big impact on the greater world -- your health, your community, the economy, and the planet. On One Bite is Everything, we explore your food from unexpected angles -- direct ones and more byzantine ones, too. Each episode features fascinating stories from farmers, chefs, and food experts who share their passion for sustainable, healthy, and delicious food. Discover how your everyday bites can support local farmers, promote environmental sustai ...
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In this season of Welcome to the Future, we delve into the fascinating world of cannabis, exploring the intersection of education and data-driven techniques that are revolutionizing the industry! Our journey begins with a grow recap from Mr. Soul covering how the A3i has improved seed production at Brother’s Grimm. We also dive into the minutiae of plant nutrition and cannabis cultivation with Scott Wall of New Age Laboratories and Youbin Zheng, an environmental horticulture professor at the ...
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Entrepreneur Inspiring Stories to Help Motivate, Build, & Grow Your Successful Business with a Master Class from Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders that tell it How It Is... Millionaire Interviews is actionable advice for the (future & present) Entrepreneur, Thought Leaders, Solopreneur, Youpreneur, and Small Business Owner. The host interviews Business Founders in the Product, Service, Real Estate, and Tech industries so they can teach you from their experience. Connect with other Listeners @ ...
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Emerging Tech Unpacked is a podcast that aims to demystify new and emerging technologies and feature incredible women in STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) leadership. It aims to inform, engage, and inspire people to learn more about the latest innovations that will impact their professional and personal lives, and to hear inspiring stories from diverse experts and their career pathways. Hosted by Lucy Lin, a STEM communicator and educator, join us to hear how you can deve ...
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Startup Stories DSM features conversations with entrepreneurs who share both their victories and failures on their paths to success. It is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
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You want to change the world… We all do in one form or another. You might have taken that Gandhi quote to heart, to "Be the change you wish to see in the world." The challenge is creating a livelihood that allows us to be that change while finding growth for ourselves and our loved ones. Where do you start? How do you start? What is your unique path to a regenerative livelihood? Seeds of Tao is here to help you on your path beyond sustainability with tools and resources to help regenpreneurs ...
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Have you ever found supporting Hmong businesses to be difficult and maybe even sometimes a hassle? Well it's probably because: A. Its more convenient to go elsewhere B. You don't have a clue who provides the service or product you're looking for C. You're not aware of anyone in your location These are all very common reasons why Hmong people are not supporting Hmong businesses. If you can relate to any of these, you are not alone. In fact, I know a lot of people who would love to support Hmo ...
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A weekly podcast show about Indian startups, entrepreneurs, and more! Hosted by Neil Patel & Friends
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Developing smallholder reslience, through permaculture education and community, with Thiong’o Gachie
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1:15:18Thiong'o Gachie is a permaculture trainer in Kenya, focused on inspiring smallholder farmers on how to apply permaculture principles, such as crop diversity, to strengthen their yields and build greater community. Alex sat down to talk to Thiong’o about his own process about setting up a small 1 acre farm, developing community, and understanding th…
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Are we disconnected from our food? What it means & how to fix it.
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15:24We say it all the time: “People are disconnected from their food.” But what does that really mean? In this solo episode, Dana DiPrima peels back the layers of disconnection shaping our food system — from the distance your meal travels to the seasons we’ve stopped noticing. She explores how disconnection affects everything: what we eat, who we suppo…
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The Michelin Standard of Leadership with Chef Franck Desplechin, CEO of Incrementum
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32:21This week, join us as we explore the culinary and leadership journey of Chef Franck, shaped by Brittany roots and Michelin-starred mentorship. From top kitchens to luxury hotel boardrooms, he shares insights on resilience, teamwork, and intentional growth. Nick and Franck explore his transformative path, from bustling kitchens of prestigious restau…
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Hailey goes through some reminders as we move into harvest activities. Once the season gets busy it's easy to forget the little things like self care. When it's time to push it's time to push but without taking care of ourselves and our crew we will burn out fast and production will slide to a halt.By Hailey Clark
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How Farmer-Led Innovation Can Feed the Future with Peter Kelly of Grow Further
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42:46What if the answers to our most urgent food challenges aren’t found in high-tech labs—but in the hands of farmers themselves? In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima speaks with Peter Kelly, founder of Grow Further, an organization working to fill the critical funding gap in agricultural research by supporting innovations desig…
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Building Trust in Land & Legacy: Heck + HitchPin
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58:54In this episode, HitchPin’s Jess Smith sits down with Brian Pine from Heck, based in Lawrence, KS, to talk about his deep roots in farming, the transition into agricultural real estate, and the unique story behind the Black Hat Ranch listing. Together, they cover themes of family legacy, land as both an emotional and financial asset and how technol…
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What’s in Your Coffee? Deforestation, Labor Abuse, and the Fight for a Better Brew with Etelle Higonnet of Coffee Watch
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44:21Most of us think of coffee as a comforting ritual or a morning jumpstart. But behind your daily cup of Joe may be a very different reality—one that includes deforestation, toxic pesticides, child labor, and even slavery. In this powerful episode, Dana DiPrima sits down with Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch and longtime human rights and envi…
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Why Quantity + Consistency + Speed = Quality in Storytelling and Building Your Brand, with Shawn Walchef, CEO of Cali BBQ Media
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37:43This week, Nick explores the diverse paths to financial success in the food service industry, emphasizing that the key lies in identifying a single, effective approach. His guest, Shawn Walchef, a leading voice in restaurant storytelling and digital hospitality, shares insights shaped by years of experience. We examine the power of narrative in bui…
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Signs of a Food Crisis? Facts & Solutions from Toni Farmer
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41:59Episode Summary: University of Pennsylvania adjunct professor and unexpected Instagram garden influencer Toni Farmer joins Dana DiPrima to break down what’s really going on in our food system. From skyrocketing food prices to climate-driven crop failures, the conversation digs deep into the fragile systems behind our meals—and the steps we can take…
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Using Debt to Grow a Successful CPG Business with Emily Reeves, Vice President of Capital Solutions at Bridge
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29:50In this episode of Titans of Foodservice, host Nick Portillo sits down with Emily Reeves, Vice President of Capital Solutions at Bridge, to unpack the financial strategies every foodservice founder needs to know. Emily shares how she has helped founders secure more than $300 million in growth capital in 2025, breaking down complex loan structures i…
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Why we need to rebug the planet, with Vicki Hird: redux
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53:08Though there are only a handful of bugs and invertebrates that humans consider edible, productive, or beautiful, they are an essential element in any healthy ecosystem. All too often the ones that we don’t derive beauty from or direct use from are considered an annoyance at best or actively destroyed and eradicated in all too many cases. It’s long …
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Hailey gives some tips and tricks on how to handle the heat with our crops and with our team. When it gets hot it can be easy to forget that sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. When your brain is fried from the heat it's not hard to forget how to handle things. So here is a short episode with a reminder to take care of not just your crop…
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Beyond the Kiss: The Future of Regenerative Ag with Kiss the Ground
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42:01Kiss the Ground has helped bring regenerative agriculture and soil health into the mainstream conversation, with films like Kiss the Ground (2020), narrated by Woody Harrelson with appearances from Gisele Bündchen, Tom Brady, Jason Mraz, and Ian Somerhalder, and its follow-up Common Ground (2023), starring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Donald Glover, Ro…
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How Dan Rasure is Building a Business from the Ground Up—Literally
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36:16Most people don’t start a business with worms. But most people aren’t Dan Rasure. Dan is the founder of Fed N Happy, a company focused on helping farmers, ranchers, and gardeners build better soil through natural, regenerative products like worm castings and compost. What started as a curiosity about improving land and reducing waste has grown into…
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Solving the Labor Retention Problem in Restaurants with Harri’s Founder & CEO, Luke Fryer
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35:08In this episode, Nick Portillo dives into one of the industry’s toughest challenges: staffing and employee retention. He is joined by Luke Fryer, founder and CEO of Harri, a platform built to tackle these exact issues. With a career that spans decades in hospitality, including launching the very first Burger King in Australia, Luke brings a wealth …
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#34: Jay Dignan – Cracking the Seaweed Code: How Fucoidan Unlocks a Profitable Business Model
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1:16:20Send us a text As the founder of BioMara, a marine biotech startup based in Scotland, Jay Dignan is dedicated to transforming regenerative seaweed into functional and healthy B2B ingredients for the food and wellness industries. His professional journey began in New Zealand and includes a diverse range of experiences, from deep-sea salvage and work…
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When Mother Nature Strikes: Lessons From A Homesteader's Hurricane Experience
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17:59Send us a text Welcome back to Off-Grid Behaviors! After a lengthy hiatus where I focused on fully experiencing and documenting my off-grid journey, I'm returning with powerful insights from a life-changing event—Hurricane Helene's devastating sweep through Augusta, Georgia last September. What began as preparations for a family visit to Florida qu…
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Growing fresh produce through the coldest winters, with Catherine Sylvestre: redux
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55:09I’ve been so happy to see how popular the concept of growing one’s own food has become in recent years. Especially since the pandemic, a lot of us have connected deeply with the need to build food resilience by cultivating our own gardens, and quite a few have even gone further and started to grow at a market scale. It’s a beautiful thing to be abl…
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Warning: Big Ag’s Power Play May Put "Regenerative" at Risk
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12:57Regenerative agriculture is everywhere — in headlines, on packaging, in corporate sustainability campaigns. It’s inspiring, but it’s also dangerously vague. In this solo episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana DiPrima pulls back the curtain on what regenerative is supposed to mean, how it lacks clear standards, and how Big Ag is hijacking the idea …
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One of the First Pioneers Who Brought Mexican Avocados to the U.S., Michael Spinner, VP of Global Frozen Foods
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34:09In this episode, Nick Portillo welcomes Michael Spinner, VP of Global Frozen Foods for a discussion on the diverse revenue streams within the food service industry. A trailblazer in the produce sector, Michael shares his extraordinary journey, including his pivotal role in introducing Mexican avocados to the U.S. market amidst significant legal and…
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276: Scaling Wireless World to Regional Domination | Vince Lubben’s Midwest Empire
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50:46Vince Lubben is the Co-Owner of Wireless World. Vince began working in the wireless sector as a sales executive for CommNet Cellular, when the cell phone industry was young. He saw an opportunity to start his own business and opened his first store in Vermillion, South Dakota in 1999. Today, there are 54 Wireless World outlets and the company has 3…
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155: Embodied Leadership - Thomas Rosenberg on Somatic Coaching and Regenerating from the Inside Out
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1:17:22>>>>Check out the full show notes and podcast resources on the Seeds of Tao websiteBy Joshua Prieto & Noam Rifkind
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Regenerative Tourism; Farms as Educational and Experiential Spaces: Panel Session
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54:48This past month we took a look at the timely topic of agritourism and the potential for farms to serve as community and educational centers. This summer we saw a lot of protests against mass tourism and the effects that it's having on tourist centers like Barcelona near where I live. The antidote to this is something that we debate in past episodes…
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Ep64- The Importance of Honest Communication
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7:32Sometimes we get really good at being clear with our communication but not really honest without it. As leaders we are so used to being in the seat of logic and setting aside our feelings to be a better critical thinker that we forget that our team is made up of people. Having that honest and emotional connection is just as important when communica…
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All We Need: Purpose, Persistence & Popsicles
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37:20What does it take to turn four acres of grass into a thriving goat dairy, a popsicle business with 40+ flavors, and a model for resilient small farming? In this episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana sits down with Stacey Roussel of All We Need Farm in Texas. Stacey shares her unlikely path from accountant to farmer, beginning with Houston’s Urban…
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Ozempic, AI & the Future of Restaurants with Oli Ostertag, General Manager of PAR Technology’s Operator Cloud
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34:13In this episode, Nick Portillo welcomes Oli Ostertag, General Manager at PAR Technologies Operator Cloud. Together, they dive into one of the biggest shifts shaking up the industry: the rise of appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. With more than a quarter of Americans considering these medications, dining habits are changing fast, an…
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The edible ecosystem solution, with Zach Loeks: redux
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25:40have you ever wondered what the difference between a garden and an edible ecosystem is? Do you want to know how you can create one in you own yard? In this episode with author Zach Loeks from the Ecosystem Solutions Institute, you learn all that and more. We’ll walk you through how to choose your site, even if all you have is a 5ft by 5ft patch of …
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From Six to Thirty: Farmer Mac’s Journey of Growth and Resilience
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40:57Farmer Mac or Mara of Ad Astra Farms—returns to One Bite is Everything with an inspiring update. Since receiving a For Farmers grant in 2023, Farmer Mac has expanded from a third of an acre to nearly three acres, doubled the number of her growing beds, increased her CSA membership fivefold, and put up her first high tunnel. In this episode, she sha…
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Talking Crop Markets and the Future of Produce with First Pick Produce Marketing President, Ryan Staniscavage
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35:07In this episode, Nick Portillo sits down with Ryan Staniscavage, president of First Pick Produce, for an in-depth look at the fresh produce supply chain. Ryan breaks down how factors like weather impact pricing and availability, while also sharing strategies for navigating the ups and downs of crop markets. The conversation sheds light on why stron…
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Building regenerative community in Bulgaria, with Bobby Dimitrov
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1:14:51Building on the series with my friend Alex in Urugay on the challenges and opportunities of regeneration in areas of the world that are more economically and resource limited, Alex was able to connect with our mutual friend through the Regenerative Skills Discord server, Bobby Dimitrov. Bobby not only has a unique perspective because of living in B…
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Hailey goes into the struggles that she faced starting up our social media accounts and the tips and tricks that she learned along the way. She hopes that with her input that you can better prepare yourselves for starting up your own social media adventures!By Hailey Clark
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The Dirty Truth About Sewage Sludge on Our Farms
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14:00Most of us have never heard of “biosolids”—but it’s time we do. Also known as sewage sludge, this is the concentrated waste from treatment plants that contains not just human waste, but pharmaceuticals, microplastics, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and industrial byproducts. And in many states, it’s being spread on farmland as fertilizer. In this short …
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75 Years of Lamb Weston: Ashley Hatfield, Sr Dr of Ag Services, North America on Farming, Fries, and the Future
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32:25In this episode, Nick Portillo and guest Ashley Hatfield, Senior Director of Ag Services North America at Lamb Weston, explore the surprising number of ways the humble French fry can drive revenue in the food service industry. Nick and Ashley discuss potato fields to the fryer basket, showing how innovation and sustainability shape every step. They…
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The Future of Indoor Growing Equipment: A Realistic Outlook
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1:01:37📺 Subscribe & Watch on YouTube This episode explores the future of cannabis cultivation, focusing on emerging tech, sustainability, and automation with Anders and Michael: Digital twins allow growers to simulate environmental changes in a virtual model of their grow room, predicting outcomes like microclimates, transpiration rates, and yield impact…
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Hacking Yeast With A Microbiologist: How Microbes Are Powering the Future of Food
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1:03:30Send us a text Think yeast is just for bread and beer? Think again! Discover how this tiny microorganism is driving the future of biofuels, cleaning up oil spills, transforming sustainable food, and creating eco-friendly materials. On Emerging Tech Unpacked, host Lucy Lin dives deep into the incredible world of “yeast hacking” with trailblazing mic…
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154:The Alchemy of Sound - Clare Hedin on Belonging, Risk, and Regenerating Our Inner Landscape
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1:41:32>>>> View full show notes and resources on the Seeds of Tao website hereBy Josh Prieto & Noam Rifkind
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The Role of Livestock in Regenerative Systems: Panel Session
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1:23:20Welcome back to another panel session. This month our topic of focus was the role of livestock in regenerative farms. This is a contentious issue for many people either strongly entrenched in the idea that animals should be removed from our farming systems from a range of reasons due to prevailing animal cruelty, the massive environmental resources…
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The Future of Food Is Underwater: How the Planet’s 71% Could Feed Us
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41:38Our oceans, rivers, and lakes cover 71% of the planet — yet we rarely think of them as the key to our food future. In this episode, blue food advocate Jennifer Bushman reveals how kelp farms, oysters, and sustainable aquaculture could fight climate change, restore ecosystems, and nourish billions. You’ll learn what “blue food” really means, why it …
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The Building of J.T.M Food Group with One of the Original Titans of Commodity Processing, Brian Hofmeier, VP of J.T.M Food Group
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46:07In this episode of Titans of Foodservice, host Nick Portillo explores the remarkable journey of Brian Hofmeier, Vice President of J.T.M Food Group, whose leadership has transformed the company’s food service division from just 10% to an impressive 95% of total sales. Hoffmeier shares key milestones from his 30-year career, including his instrumenta…
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#33: Kira Smiley – Seeing the Unseen: Ocean Tech, AI, and the Data-Driven Future of Aquaculture
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1:13:34Send us a text Kira Smiley is the Global Director of Sales and Marketing at TidalX AI, a startup born from Google[x] (now X, the moonshot factory), focused on developing radical technologies to support the ocean economy while sustainably managing and protecting it. Since joining Tidal in 2020, Kira has worn several hats across business development,…
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