In the vertical farming industry, Nona Yehia stands as a beacon of innovation and social impact. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Vertical Harvest, she spearheads a mission-driven initiative to revolutionize agriculture through vertical farming. In this week’s episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech we delve into the remarkable journey of Nona and her team, tracing their trajectory from the company's inception in 2008 to their current expansions in Maine and Michigan. Amidst the myriad challenges they've encountered, Nona shares invaluable insights into their strategies for overcoming obstacles and underscores the pivotal role of social impact in their endeavors. In a world where knowledge is ever-evolving, Nona's reminder that "you don’t know what you don’t know" resonates as sage advice for navigating the complexities of innovation and social responsibility.
244. The importance of Emotional Intelligence in Horticulture w. Paige Franks
243. An Optimistic Approach to Vertical Farming w. Paul Gauthier
242. Preventing Future Bankruptcies in CEA w. Adam Bergman
241. Unlocking Success Through Transparency and Calibration w. Carl Gupton
240. CEA Mastery and Industry Branding Challenges w. Melanie Yelton
239. Maximizing Production Efficiency within CEA Leafy Greens w. Devon Robinson
238. Defining "Data" and preparing for the AI revolution in CEA w. Anthony Younan
237. People, Plan and Plants w. Jim Pantaleo
236. An Economics driven approach to CEA w. Daniel Plant
235. The End of CEA 1.0 w. Curt Meltzer
234. Energy Optimizing the CEA Industry w. Gretchen Schimelpfenig
233. Automating the Greenhouse Leafy Greens Industry w. Patrik Borenius
232. The Power of Patience in CEA w. Erin Livesey-Becks
231. Overcoming Challenges through Scale, Genetics & Teamwork w. Matt Lingard
230. Distribution Mastery & Unifying CEA w. Craig Carlson
229. Cultivar Trialing for Continuous Growth w. Stephanie Cruz
228. USA Regional Development of CEA w. Andrew Brooks
227. CEA Technology & Input validation through Research Institutes w. Elliott Kellner
226. Creating the most Efficient Vertical Farm w. Tyler Baras
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