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Erik Pages Comments on “Agriculture – The Next Big Thing?”

Given its eons-long role in the rise of human civilization, it’s pretty tough to speak of agriculture as “the next big thing.”  But, there is a fascinating and transformative revolution underway in the world of food and agriculture.  At the broadest level, it’s likely to change everything about how we live, but it will also […]

Ag, Environmental law conference well-attended

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Farmers, agribusinesses, and environmental groups sit together to listen, learn, and network at the University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative’s annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference. Source: Ag, Environmental law conference well-attended | American Farm Publications

Is the Investment Bloom in Biotech Fading in Lieu of Other Tech Sectors Like Agritech/Aquatech?

A reprint from LinkedIn The Squeeze Continues…Early Stage Health Tech Deal Volume Falls to New Lows Five consecutive quarters—and counting—of declining deal counts in pre-seed and seed-level investments for health technology startups in the U.S.   Groundhog Day? This month, Forbes reported that venture capital investments in healthcare startups hit record highs, despite the infamous dissolution of Theranos. […]

NOAA FY 2019 SBIR Funding Announcement

The FY19 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been posted to Grants.gov. To view the full announcement, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=310297. The deadline for proposals is January 8, 2019. Source: Tech Partnerships Office > SBIR

Extended deadline for BeGreenHub’s 2019 Cohort

Entrepreneurs, you now have until 12pm noon ET on Mon., Nov. 19 to complete your application for #BeGreenHub’s 2019 Cohort. They are seeking #green, social impact, for-profit #startups ready to scale. Sound like you? Don’t wait: https://bethesdagreen.org/be-green-hub/ BeGreenHub identifies and nurtures post idea-stage, growth focused green and social impact for-profit startups that promote sustainability and contribute to the […]

Honest Tea Founder Seth Goldman Maintains His Thirst For Entrepreneurship

Seth Goldman founded Honest Tea in his house in the DC suburbs in the late ’90s. After a decade of growth, and a value proposition that was undeniable, Coca-Cola came calling, eventually purchasing a minority share and then purchasing the entire company. Goldman tells his remarkable story herein. Source: Honest Tea Founder Seth Goldman Maintains […]

The autonomous robot weeder from Ecorobotix

After an initial shower of herbicide, it’s time for a targeted and precise application by the smart autonomous robot weeder from Ecorobotix. Source: The autonomous robot weeder from Ecorobotix

Science After Hours | University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Join us! Science After Hours with Horn Point Lab makes the science of the Chesapeake Bay as accessible as its beauty. Nutrient Pollution and Water Quality – global insight, local perspective Source: Science After Hours ~ November | University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Hydroponics on way up in Mid-Atlantic

Hydroponics growers like Yoder cultivate crops in a Perlite volcanic glass with high water content and a coconut fiber medium known to promote root growth. The nutrient solutions they feed them helps them to grow faster and produce higher yields than traditional crops. Source: Hydroponics on way up in Mid-Atlantic | American Farm Publications

AgriFood Tech Industry Reports

In case you have not already seen it, stay up-to-date with the latest AgriFood Tech industry reports and research. Source: AgFunder – AgriFood Tech Industry Reports