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Weeds are a very expensive problem. According to one 2016 study, if weeds were left to grow unchecked in agricultural fields across just the US and Canada, the cost in lost productivity would total over $43 billion. And challenges are mounting. Though the last century has been ruled by crop protection chemistries that have kept weeds at bay– crafty wild plants have quickly adapted and the existing tools are under pressure from regulators and consumers. As farmers try to turn elsewhere, agtech is stepping into the void, expanding the weed-fighting toolkit with everything from water and heat, to lasers and robots. 

To understand this challenge better, and to learn more about one of the emerging tools in the market, Tenacious’ Matthew Pryor joins Liam Hescock, Founder and CEO of Azaneo, an electric weeding company (and recent add to the Tenacious portfolio), and Guy Coleman, weed researcher extraordinaire. 

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Following up on their review of recent bad news in the field of vertical farming, Melissa and Wythe catch up with an expert: Henry Gordon-Smith, founding CEO of the urban and controlled environment agriculture consultancy Agritecture. Henry relates his thoughts on recent shifts in commercial indoor and urban agriculture, reflecting on some of Agritecture’s experiences and what could happen in the near future. It’s a short, fun, and informative conversation!

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Somehow it’s December again, and another year has come and nearly gone. We've spent a lot of time reflecting on the highs and lows of a particularly unpredictable year for Tenacious Ventures, our portfolio companies, and agtech more broadly.

In that spirit, we’re taking time to talk about what we've learned from a year of fundraising, advising, learning and podcasting. We’re joined today by our editor and producer, Sarah Mock, who facilitates a discussion between Tenacious General Partners Sarah Nolet and Matthew Pryor.

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There's a persistent myth in the startup space, and in agtech especially, that the most important way that corporates can support startups is through direct investments. In our experience, this is an insanely incomplete picture. Agribusiness and agricultural production are complex and enigmatic worlds, and newcomers to the space need guidance and support from advisors, customers, and support infrastructure, just as much as they need capital, if not more. 

Today we’re joined by Kevin McDonald, VP of Customer and Government Relations at Guardian Ag, to hear more about Guardian’s ongoing partnership with Wilbur-Ellis; how it came about, how it’s going, and what other startups and corporates can learn from the experience. 

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AI can solve some of today's most complex challenges, and over the years this has become reality even in the agricultural industry. Due to environmental factors and other threats, sustainable farming is becoming more at risk, and by harnessing the power of AI, tools to help local farmers are more accessible on a global scale. In this episode, learn how Rishikesh Amit Nayaka and Niharika Haridas used AI and Intel’s OpenVino technology to detect pests, and make farming equitable and successful in India. Additionally, they are joined by Intel’s Director of Government Partnerships and Initiatives for Japan and the Asian Pacific, Shweta Khurana, who explains Intel’s work with developing the latest voices in AI innovation. 

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Traversing the U.S. from Mid-Atlantic to the Heartland, you’ll pass by many farms and rural communities. The large majority of these farms are family owned and small to mid-sized operations that don’t see large profits. How might we improve economic conditions, growth opportunities and access to new market channels for these entrepreneurs? On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim speaks with Philip Powell, Assistant Director of Local Affairs and Rural Development with The Arkansas Farm Bureau. He says the future of farming is in innovation. 

At the time of this recording Philip worked at ARFB, and has now stepped into a new role where he continues to serve rural communities in Arkansas.

Host: Kim Bryden

Producer: Gabriela Saldivia

Arkansas Farm Bureau: https://www.arfb.com

கலப்ப பிடிச்சு, ஏர் ஒட்டி, களையெடுத்து மாதம் மும்மாரி பெய்யுமானு காத்திருந்து விவசாயம் செஞ்ச காலமெல்லாம் மாறி. சிறந்த விவசாய நவீன நுணுக்கங்களை இன்டர்நெட் மூலமா கத்துக்கிட்டு, எல்லாரையும் போல தன்னையும் தொழில்நுட்பத்தின் வழி Update பண்ணிக்கிட்டு, வேளாண்மை செய்றவங்கதா இந்த 21ஆம் நூற்றாண்டு விவசாயிகள்.

ஆச்சரியமாயிருக்குதுல !! ஆமாங்க Krishify மற்றும் FarMart போன்ற உள்நாட்டு நிறுவனங்கள் எப்படி இணையத்தையும் ஸ்மார்ட்போனையும் ஆயுதமாய் வெச்சு விவசாயத்தை நவீன மயமாக்கியதோடு மட்டுமில்லாம  வேளாண்மை குறித்த அதீத விழிப்புணர்வை நாடெங்கும் பரப்பி பெரும் டிஜிட்டல் வேளாண்மை புரட்சியை ஏற்படுத்தினாங்க அப்படின்றதா தெரிஞ்சுக்க மறக்காம இந்த எபிசோட கேளுங்க.

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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with John McElhone,  Co-Founder and CEO of CropSafe. They talk about growing up with your co-founder, being scared of a traditional path, and the right balance of ignorance. 

CropSafe helps farmers gain insight into their crops, using satellite imagery and machine learning to accurately detect and predict diseases and contamination. John was named in the Transferwise 20 under 20 list for the year 2020.

Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. 

Series Producer: Mike Sullivan

Sound Design: Marc Ream 

Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown

Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas

Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

In this informative and moving episode, Farmer Lee Jones speaks passionately about his family farm in Huron, Ohio which was passed on from his late, beloved father.

Why should you listen to this podcast? It's really simple. We talk about how YOU can be a part of the solution and not a part of the problem when it comes to buying your produce. 

We also tell you how your future health can be saved if you start supporting your local farmers NOW.

Another important thing we'll be going over is Farmer Lee's direct-to-consumer produce packages you can buy, providing you with quality produce that far-surpasses anything you'll find at the store. Oh, and they ship directly to your doorstep! 

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• Farmer Lee may discuss why we should be supporting local farmers as much as we can instead of buying commercially-grown produce from the stores, but it doesn't stop there. Just because you find a local farmer doesn't necessarily mean their products are local, so be sure to do your research to make sure you're supporting the right cause.
• Why is Farmer Lee different from the others? He doesn't just believe in sustainable farming, he believes in regenerative farming. What's the difference, you ask?
• Sustainable means just that - to "sustain." But Farmer Lee believes in thinking far beyond just "the now." First and foremost, he treats his team with respect and pays them a deserving wage. This gives them a sense of security and a feeling of importance. By doing this, his team has the desire to stay with him and a desire to take part in the future of regenerative farming.
• Farmer Lee talks about how the health of the soil is the most important thing when growing anything. Just like we give our bodies vitamins C, D, E and everything we need to remain healthy and strong, seeds need nutrient-dense soil to grow healthy and strong produce. The healthier the soil, the stronger the produce grows, the better chance they have at naturally fighting off disease and insects. This means there isn't even a need for pesticides!
• The vegetables we buy at the grocery store are full of wax, pesticides and GMO's that are designed to specifically tolerate those harsh pesticides. Then we are the ones who eat them. This is not good for us. Farmer Lee and his team at The Chef's Garden like to say "pay the farmer now or pay the doctor later."

COVID has been extremely challenging on so many businesses. Farmer Lee and his team have been struggling to stay afloat because the majority of his customers were chefs. Now that restaurants are not flourishing like they once were, Farmer Lee's customer base has decreased significantly and he wants to do everything he can to keep his families legacy alive. But it's less about his family and more about his vision for the future of regenerative farming. If you haven't already, please visit the link listed above and buy yourself the best-tasting veggies you've ever had while supporting an extremely important cause. 

Read my blog, "Pay The Farmer Now Or Pay The Doctor Later" (featuring Farmer Lee Jones) 

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The internet is flooded with food photos, recipes and diet advice, partisan news, and farmer-inspired fashion, but who is listening to the farmers themselves? Farmers grow your food and manage nearly half of all land on Earth. It's time to pay attention to the policies, programs, and events that are shaping the future of agriculture. Our host, Lindsey Lusher Shute, co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, provides a fresh, farmer-centric take on food and farm policy. We talk with policy makers, experts and advocates, and, of course, farmers, about the most critical issues facing farming in the U.S. and globally. Edited by Hannah Beal and recorded at Radio Kingston.

Visit us on Instagram @youngfarmerspodcast!

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