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.
226. Creating the most Efficient Vertical Farm w. Tyler Baras
225. Developing Fully Integrated CEA Facilities w. Kris Nightengale
224. Giving CEA equipment a Second Life w. Chris Lange
223. PART 2: Developing Resilience in CEA w. Chris Cerveny
222. PART 1: Developing Resilience in CEA w. Chris Cerveny
221. Leveraging Conventional Agriculture Experience to Improve Controlled Environment Agriculture w. Everett Hendrixon
220. Bridging the Gap between Academia & Commercial Growers w. Karla Garcia
219. The Importance of Civil Engineering in Greenhouse Site Selection & Planning w. Nick Long
218. Growing Produce on Campus for on Campus Dining w. Daniel Wells & Glenn Loughridge
217. Food System Myths and Misconceptions w. Christopher Grallert
216. Leveling Up your CEA Operation w. Luis Trujillo
215. Combating Food Deserts through CEA w. Alaric Overbey
214. The Power of Highly Automated Greenhouse Leafy Greens Production w. Gus Brennan
213. An Unbiased Perspective on Vertical Farming Through Numerous Interviews w. Thea-Isabella Otto
212. Looking Back to Move Forward: Lessons Learned from Blue Thumb Farms w. Allison Driskill
211. Successful Water Management and Water Movement for Hydroponics w. Tim Reusch
210. Figuring out the Planning Phase of Vertical Farms w. Mario Gatineau
209. Organic Aquaponic Production w. Molly Stanek
208. #KyleTalksAgtech: Educating and Restoring Community Bonds through Indoor Growing Systems w. Alex Tyink
207. #KyleTalksAgtech: Recession-Proofing your CEA Business w. Tobias Peggs
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