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AlfaTech (SG) Becomes Integration and Service Partner of Urban Crop Solutions for South East Asia
AlfaTech will become the integration and service partner for the products of Urban Crop Solutions (UCS) in the South East Asian region. After an already first successful joint project for the National University of Singapore, both technology companies will now work together for indoor vertical farming projects. Urban Crop Solutions has since 2014, been active in the engineering, procurement, ...
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Urban Crop Solutions Ranked #4 in Fact Company’s List of Most Innovative Companies
Urban Crop Solutions has been named the fourth Most Innovative company in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by Fast Company. The only indoor farming company to be named in this category, it stood out for the launch of PharmSpeeTM – a platform enabling the use of plants, instead of animal cells or synthetic materials, for the production of ingredients for the biopharmaceutical, life ...
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Urban Crop Solutions` SpaceBakery Project Wins First Place at Global Space Exploration Conference
The Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) took place in St. Petersburg in June 2021. The conference brought together several leaders and decision-makers in the international science and space exploration community. Urban Crop Solutions and partners were selected to present two projects of the 250 that were presented during the conference. The SpaceBakery project was awarded the first-place ...
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Urban Crop Solutions solidifies presence in North America with the appointment of Douglas Gamble as Sales Manager
Urban Crop Solutions (UCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Gamble as their North American Sales Manager. Doug has spent over 25 years in management, sales, and business development roles; and brings his own entrepreneurial experiences and spirit to the position. He joins UCS from the more traditional side of agriculture – having been raised on a dairy farm, which later ...
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UL and North American Association for Environmental Education Announce 2018 Innovative Education Award Winners
Underwriters Laboratories (UL NFP), in partnership with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), today announced five recipients of this year’s annual UL Innovative Education Award (ULIEA). These non-profit organizations have made a difference in their communities through their work to advance environmental education through STEM principles (E-STEM). As a result, ...
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Creating the Perfect Environmental and Atmospheric Conditions for Vertical Farming
The global population is rapidly expanding, and new technologies are required to enable us to keep up with rising food demands. Vertical farming provides a secure supply of food year-round while using minimal space, water, and energy. Creating the perfect environment, and especially the perfect CO2atmosphere, in vertical farms is essential for optimizing crop yields and farm economics. ...
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Cleantech Group Unveils the 2018 Global Cleantech 100 List
Looking for the 2019 Cleantech 100? It’s right here SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 24, 2018 – Cleantech Group (CTG) released its ninth annual Global Cleantech 100 list and report at its annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco. CTG’s events and research services provide clients with access to the market intelligence, insights and introductions needed to thrive in the world of ...
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Hydroponic growth trends for 2017
AmHydro took a look at leading industry research, customer opinion, and their own personal experience to capture what they believe will be specific trends in hydroponic growth we’ll see throughout this year and beyond. Check out their top 3 hydroponic industry growth trends below. Soil-less farming, indoor farming, vertical farming, hydroponics or C.E.A. (Controlled Environment ...
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97 Teams Enter Global Vertical Farming Award
The Association for Vertical Farming and Illumitex are proud to announce 97 teams from 24 countries are competing for the AVF award, the first global vertical farming competition of it’s kind. On March 28, Vice Chair of the Association for Vertical Farming, Henry Gordon-Smith, hosted a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” with the ‘father’ of vertical farming, Dickson ...
By Illumitex
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Illumitex Expands to Vertical Farms Across the Globe
Illumitex is expanding its LED lighting services to six international countries in the vertical farming industry. Among the international vertical farms Illumitex is currently working with are Remy located in Israel, Asahi Techno in Japan, Agricool in France and aquaponic startups in Norway and Italy. Illumitex’s involvement with the Association for Vertical Farming, educational events, ...
By Illumitex
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Rooftop farming: The next steps for development
Urban agriculture is becoming increasingly popular. A recent assessment of rooftop farming in Barcelona shows differing attitudes towards the practice, and provides important recommendations for the development of agricultural policy for the 21st century, such as including food production as a potential use of rooftops in planning legislation. Urban agriculture, defined by the Food and ...
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EPA Awards $81,600 to Mesa Community College for Innovative Center for Urban Agriculture
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded an environmental education grant of $81,600 to Mesa Community College for the development of a cutting-edge “Center for Urban Agriculture” program which will include a degree program, urban farm site and engaging local elementary schools. The Center for Urban Agriculture will partner with high schools, universities, industry, and ...
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New Book Release Designing Urban Agriculture: A Complete Guide to the Planning, Design, Construction, Maintenance and Management of Edible Landscape
In the past quarter century, food production has been pushed to the periphery of the city. Today the trend is to connect it back to the heart of the city and grow food in urban centers. This resurgence is in response to concerns about rising food prices, food miles, and the environment. Wiley today announced the publication of Designing Urban Agriculture: A Complete Guide to the Planning, ...
By Wiley
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NRDC announces winners of the 2013 Growing Green Awards
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today celebrates four remarkable food vanguards for their pioneering efforts to create healthier and more sustainable food systems at the fifth annual Growing Green Awards. The winners, who are leaders in tackling antibiotic resistance on farms, infusing urban areas with fresh produce in corner stores, championing business innovation in organic ...
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EPA Recognizes Community Services Unlimited for Its Unique Work towards Sustainability and Access to Healthy Food for Youth in South Los Angeles
U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld today, recognized Community Services Unlimited (CSU) with an environmental award for its unique and innovative work towards health, sustainability and youth leadership in South Los Angeles. CSU Executive Director, Neelam Sharma has developed food justice education and training programs in environmental justice communities. Through the development ...
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A kaleidoscope of restorative food and farming programs at the 2011 bioneers conference
As always, the 2011 Bioneers conference will highlight the growing edges of the global movement to transform our food systems. One major theme is Food and Education. Keynotes will include Karen Brown, Creative Director of the Center for Ecoliteracy, on "Revolutionizing K-12 Education with Sustainability in Mind," and Anim Steel, Director of National Programs at Boston's famed The Food Project, ...
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Converted Organics Announces New TerraSphere Licensee, Eco-Leaf Farms
BOSTON, July 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that TerraSphere Systems, LLC continues to build momentum with its vertical farming business by signing a new licensee for the Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador). Under the agreement, Eco-Leaf Farms will take over the license previously sold ...
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Home town farms solves skyrocketing food costs
We are in the midst of a global food crisis, with the price of food skyrocketing globally over the last year. As the cost of corn has jumped 87% and wheat 74%, tens of millions of people are finding it harder than ever to feed their families, with the rising price of food even helping to trigger the wave of social unrest sweeping the Middle East. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
By 3BL Media
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Home town farms: affordable, nutritious, locally grown organic vegetables and berries for schools and our communities
With rising food costs and a bad economy, it is not easy for parents or schools to provide affordable nutritious meals, but as the incidence of childhood obesity continues to rise it is important that we try. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said a record 40 million Americans, or 1 in 8, may not be able to eat without government assistance. In addition to rising food costs, ...
By 3BL Media
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Converted Organics is Growing Up: Company Announces the Acquisition of Vertical Farming Pioneer, TerraSphere Systems
BOSTON, Mass., Nov., 2010-- Converted Organics Inc., (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that the Company has closed on the acquisition of 95% of the membership interests in TerraSphere Systems, LLC, a rapidly growing pioneer in the vertical farming market. Converted Organics Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire TerraSphere Systems, LLC on July 6, 2010. This acquisition was approved by Converted ...
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