Urban Agriculture Blog Feed — AGRITECTURE (19)

Harvest London Reconnects The City With Nature Through Proximity To Farming.

October 16, 2019

At Harvest London, they work directly with chefs to produce herbs and vegetables that would typically be next to impossible to source locally.

Aerofarms Launches Microgreens In All Northeast Whole Foods Markets

October 14, 2019

AeroFarms Announces Retail Launch of Microgreens with Amazing Flavor to Disrupt Leafy Greens Category

Growing a Global Movement at NYC AgTech Week 2019

October 9, 2019

Recapping NYC AgTech Week 2019! What we learned and how NYC AgTech Week is creating a global movement.

A Hydroponics Startup Growing Basil Is Developing Their Own LED Technology

September 30, 2019

In this exclusive interview, Agritecture spoke with St. Louis Indoor Produce (SLIP), a hydroponics start-up growing basil in the heart of the city. We learned about a new lighting technology they are developing that allows farmers to capture their lights’ heat and vent it in or out as climate contro

Students' Winning Design To Transform A Prison Into Living Lab

September 24, 2019

Agritecture Interviewed the winners of last year’s Urban Greenhouse Challenge. Wageningen University & Research challenged students to step outside their comfort zone. Their task was to develop an urban farming project for a former prison, working in interdisciplinary teams.

Why Our Lives Depend On Regenerative Farming And Soil Health

September 23, 2019

In this interview, Agritecture speaks with David Melton of Fresh Harvest, a company redefining Atlanta’s local food community.

Exclusive: Agritecture Interview With Manhattan's Largest Outdoor Urban Farm

September 20, 2019

In this exclusive Agritecture interview, we speak with Jonathan Sumner the farmer at Riverpark Farm. He tells us about the unique relationship between the farm and the restaurant and how they ensure the freshest ingredients are provided.

This Paris-Based Start-Up Is Combining Gastronomy and Sustainable Agriculture

September 12, 2019

An Agritecture exclusive interview with La Plucherie, a paris-based start-up giving chefs access to fresh, local rare herbs. Utilizing a small Indoor growing unit and a “Growtruck”, a showroom of the technical know-how.

Forging Links Between Urban Agriculture and the Climate Agenda

September 11, 2019

As we grapple with the complex challenges associated with climate change, there is an important opportunity for urban agriculture to play a role in providing the solutions we collectively need.

Wageningen University Organizes Second Urban Greenhouse Challenge Contest

September 9, 2019

In Urban Greenhouse Challenge, multidisciplinary student teams are challenged to bring professional food production into urban neighborhoods integrating social, economic, environmental and technical aspects in one coherent concept.

EXCLUSIVE: Agritecture and AgTech Insight Announce A Strategic Alliance

September 5, 2019

AgTech Insight LLC, Salinas, CA and Agritecture LLC, Brooklyn, NY are excited to announce the formation of a strategic alliance between the two firms.

New York's Rooftop Farms Help Stop The City's Sewage Problem

August 30, 2019

High above the streets of New York, more than 36 tonnes of organic vegetables are grown every year. And the farms that produce them aren’t just feeding residents – they’re helping to stop sewage polluting the city’s rivers too.

How to Attract High-Quality Capital to Your AgTech Business

August 27, 2019

AgTech entrepreneurs are full of energy and enthusiasm, however, many struggle to attract meaningful capital to their companies.

This Vertical Farm Is Empowering People With Disabilities

August 25, 2019

Vertical Harvest is a company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming that cranks out roughly 100,000 pounds of produce each year. Many of its employees have developmental disabilities.

How Mobile Multi-Tier Vertical Farming Solutions Will Reshape Your Operations

August 23, 2019

Written By Montel When you purchase new for your indoor farming operation, you’re investing in more than just the shelves and installation; you’re investing in a partnership. Montel is there for you, from your first inquiry into mobile racking to the last day of your installation (and beyond).

City Of East Point New City Agriculture Plan Is A Game Changer For Urban Ag

August 9, 2019

Atlanta nonprofit Food Well Alliance announces City of East Point has been selected to pilot new City Agriculture Plan in partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission.

8 Farms Using Aquaponics To Sustainably Grow Food

August 7, 2019

Aquaponics systems are sustainable and environment-friendly, as there are no toxic wastes and run-offs from chemicals.

AgTech Innovations In The Fast Food Industry Can Disrupt Vertical Farming

August 5, 2019

U.S. fast food customers’ growing expectations for healthier, ethical and more environmentally sustainable options directly correspond with the values and produce that the Vertical Farming industry provides.

The Future Of Farming Is Vertical

July 26, 2019

Agribusinesses need to get smarter in order to utilize their same plots of land in ways that deliver greater, more reliable yields.

Urban Agriculture At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

July 25, 2019

In this exclusive interview, Agritecture spoke with Kevin Krueger, the Procurement and Sustainability Manager at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and we learned about the hospital’s urban agriculture initiatives.

How To Grow More Food Using The Space Around Your Home

July 15, 2019

Issues like food miles, water waste, and chemical fertilizers and pesticides continually plague the modern agricultural industry as farms attempt to meet the rising demand of more and more mouths to feed.

Brooklyn Students Grow Produce For Their Community

July 8, 2019

Students built a hydroponic school farm that now yields almost 100 pounds of organic food each month.

Fazenda Urbana Launches Onsite Supermarket Mushroom Production

June 28, 2019

The MightyGreens Mushroom Factory by Fazenda Urbana produces mushrooms onsite for Zona Sul Supermarket in Rio de Janeiro

How Urban Farms Could Solve Future Food Problems

June 21, 2019

Projects such as Melbourne Skyfarm and those by Hong Kong’s Rooftop Republic are turning busy urban areas into hubs of food production.

Agritecture Acquires AgTech X To Advance Urban Agriculture Entrepreneurship Globally

June 20, 2019

AgTech X LLC, an early-stage incubator and educational platform for urban farming and agtech entrepreneurs, has been acquired by Agritecture, LLC.

The Economics of Produce: Harnessing Technology to Lower Production Costs

June 11, 2019

As the global population grows, the world’s farmers are searching for new ways to feed everyone. Despite recent technological innovations in the farming industry, including vertical farms and the use of agri-robots, food insecurity remains a major issue in the 21st century.

LettUs Grow Is Using Aeroponics To Build Farms Of The Future