Northeast SARE Grants Opportunity and Webinar

The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program has released the call for applications for 2020 Farmer Grant projects. Proposals are due online by 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Farmer Grants provide research funds for commercial farms on land or sea to explore new ideas in almost any aspect of production, […]

Bethesda Green’s Accelerator Spring 2020 Cohort – Deadline 10NOV

Applications are now open through November 10, 2019 for Bethesda Green’s Spring 2020 Accelerator Cohort! They’re looking for eco-entrepreneurs who have achieved product market fit and are ready to scale. Specifically, they’re looking for companies that have environmental sustainability woven into the fabric of their business models, or otherwise contribute to a sustainable and responsible […]

ProteoSense Wins The THRIVE FRESH SUMMIT CHALLENGE

First annual THRIVE Fresh Summit Challenge live-pitch competition featuring entrepreneur Robert Herjavec of ABC’s Shark Tank as 2019 celebrity panel judge Anaheim, CA., October 17, 2019— Today, SVG Ventures and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced ProteoSense, an Ohio-based startup, as the winner of the THRIVE Fresh Summit Challenge and recipient of a coveted spot in […]

Drones Could Put Delmarva Peninsula on Cutting Edge

With elevations at sea level and open fields stretching from small towns to shoreline, the Delmarva Peninsula is defined by its paced population and rural environment. @f3techMD #salisburyairport #peterbale #drone #wicomico Source: Drones Could Put Delmarva Peninsula on Cutting Edge | Maryland News | US News

The makeup of mariculture: Global trends in seafood farming

The process of farming seafood in the ocean, known as mariculture, is a growing trend yet little is known about the trajectories of its development. That’s why a team of researchers set out to shed some light on the industry. @f3techMD #aquatech #aquaculture #mariculture Source: The makeup of mariculture: Global trends in seafood farming — […]

The fourth industrial revolution in agriculture

For agribusinesses, implementing new technologies requires focusing on four critical capabilities. We cannot know exactly how the world will look in 2030, but existing megatrends indicate the likelihood of more people, more of whom will live in cities; more extreme weather shocks and natural disasters; greater pressure on fresh water, arable land, and other natural resources; and […]

F³ Tech Symposium – Responding to Saltwater Intrusion and Its Impact on Agriculture

Sea levels are rising and saltwater is invading our aquifers, resulting in farmers using saltwater to irrigate our farm lands destroying crops and soils.  Learn about the impact this issue is having on our farmers and our food production. November 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Annapolis, MD @f3techMD #saltwater #agritech #farmland Source: F³ […]

SED (Shore Economic Development) Talks – Oct 18

A call-to-action to organize, harness, and mobilize the power and influence of high-level, senior level executives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. PRESENTERS: Dick Wiley, Pedue Agribusiness Keasha Haythe, Anne Arundel Economic Development Ashley Colen, Hippocratic Growth Mike Thielke, Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center Chris Hlubb, American Aquaculture Holdings Bob Greenlee, SVN Miller October 18, 8:30 – 12:00 […]

Director’s Forum: A Blog from USPTO’s Leadership

Can a 16-year old young woman change the world? Grant her a patent and watch her! Recently, we were privileged to hear an inspiring keynote from Kavita Shukla—an innovator, entrepreneur, and CEO—who is the force behind Freshglow Co. and inventor of FreshPaper. Her patented technology prevents food spoilage and helps avert hunger around the world. […]