At Foundation Farms, we believe sustainability involves the wise application of today’s technologies for localized food production. Through vertical farming and partnership with local farmers, we strive to provide plant based, nutrient dense foods to communities throughout the world. Our vision for farming embraces today’s key consumer demands – organic production without pesticides, food product […]
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Moderator Cathy Burns CEO and President, Produce Marketing Association Speakers Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi Minister of State for Future Food Security, UAE Charlie McNairy CEO and Chief Investment Officer, International Farming Corporation Bob Reiter Global Vice President, Monsanto David Rosenberg Co-Founder and CEO, AeroFarms As our population continues to grow […]
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A sheriff’s deputy who stopped by an IRS office with a routine question about his taxes had no idea he was about to find himself in a terrifying standoff. A security guard at the Ohio office asked Deputy Alan Gaston to remove his gun. But when Gaston refused, the guard drew his own weapon and […]
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The initiative of school gardens on the island of Fogo (Cape Verde) facilitates access to fresh and healthy food for children and young people on the island. It ensures its food security through an activity with a strong educational and sensitizing value, which allows students to become familiar with the crops work and the most […]
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Hi, I am Elizabeth and I’m a qualified epidemiologist and Public Health specialist. Over the years I have attained my BSc Microbiology and molecular science and two masters degrees in health science and Public Health. I spent eight years as a senior university lecturer teaching masters students epidemiology and writing Public Health modules. I also […]
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Dickson Despommier reassures us that vertical farming is ultimately safer than traditional farming. Question: What risks are involved with growing food indoors?Dickson Despommier: The only risk of raising food period, is that somehow you’ll lose it. So if you design an urban landscape that included a single giant indoor farm, and something horrible happened to […]
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In 2011, SNV launched the community empowerment programme in Uganda. Across 3 regions and together with 42 local partners, SNV has since empowered rural communities to take ownership of their own development process. The following testimonials reveal signs of sustainability, improved livelihoods and stronger communities.
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