Tag: organic

Terramera raises $45m Series B on mission to reduce chemical use in ag by 80%

September 5, 2019

Karn Manhas, CEO of Terramera, believes organic input products could soon be as effective if not more effective than damaging chemicals used today.

Is General Mills the only one putting its money where its mouth is on sustainability?

August 21, 2019

The major CPG company has already invested millions in helping farmers understand and adopt regenerative agriculture principles and is now focusing on reducing pesticide use in its supply chain after studies revealed glyphosate residue in 21 of its products.

Grain Place Foundation Field Day

July 13, 2019

Join us for the Grain Place Foundation’s annual Field Day on Saturday, July 13, at the Grain Place Farm in Marquette, Nebraska.

Bringing together organic farmers, food producers and enthusiasts from across the Great Plains and the U.S., attendees will get an up-close view of the 280-acre organic farm, which has been pioneering organic, regenerative agriculture in central Nebraska for decades.

Big Food and Non-Profits Are Promoting Organic Conversion, So Why Aren’t There More Organic-Focused Technologies?

February 21, 2019

There's a compelling case for grain farmers to convert to organic, and agtech can help, but few digital startups are serving the organic farming community.

Ostara Raises $11m Co-Led by Wheatsheaf & Acquires Multiform Harvest for Wastewater-to-Fertilizer Tech

January 7, 2019

Ostara, a nutrient management solutions company, has closed a new round of equity financing co-led by existing investors VantagePoint Capital Partners and the food-focused European family office Wheatsheaf Group.

Changing Consumer Preferences Will Impact The Farm

October 22, 2018

Falling behind the times can be detrimental to a business. This is especially true for farming, where changing consumer preferences can affect what growers produce and how they operate their farms, writes Remi Schmaltz.

Farmers Business Network Invests in AgriSecure to Help Farmers Transition to Organic

July 11, 2018

AgriSecure provides whole farm and field level budget planning & execution, organic farming expertise including training and coaching, certification and recordkeeping, and help with crop marketing.

Ag Industry Brief: USDA Approves CRISPR-Edited Food While Bucking NOSB Recommendations, more

April 6, 2018

The USDA makes multiple impactful rulings while Food System 6 Accelerator chooses a new cohort and BayWa announces an agtech competition in this week's brief.

What Does the Amazon, Whole Foods Deal Mean to an Organic Farmer in the Hudson Valley?

November 20, 2017

McEnroe Farm is a 1,200-acre organic farm in the Hudson Valley of New York state. We spoke to organic farmer Erich McEnroe about the challenges his farm faces and how he views new technology.

What do Indoor Farming CEOs Think of Hydroponics Organic Approval?

November 8, 2017

Plenty CEO, Bowery CEO, and AeroFarms CEO weigh in on NOSB's decision to reject a proposal that would disallow hydroponic and aquaponic farms from being certified organic.

Ag Industry Brief: USDA Votes to Allow Organic Certification for Hydroponics, Plenty Heads to Seattle, New Monsanto Partnership, more

November 3, 2017

The USDA's National Organics Standards Board (NOSB) has ruled that hydroponic, but not aeroponic, farms can continue to be certified organic in an 8-7 vote that has divided the indoor and outdoor farming communities.

How a 270 Acre Farm in New York is Using Biotech and Precision Ag for Organic Fruit & Veg Production

October 31, 2017

Fishkill Farms is a 270-acre farm in Duchess County, New York, producing a variety of fruits and vegetables and pastured eggs.

Ex-Whole Foods Employee: Amazon Tech Offers Beleaguered Brand Reset Button

June 20, 2017

Whole Foods' acquisition by Amazon is a chance for them to restore the best part of the business, with technology and innovation as the driving force, writes Emma Cosgrove.

Pasturebird Raises Funding to Create Largest Pastured Poultry Farm in US Using Regenerative Techniques

February 23, 2017

Pasturebird is using rotational grazing to raise organic and wholesale pastured chicken on 100 acres.

Agtech Funding Sheet: Otto Robotics Raises $1.5m, Organic Chicken Processor Raises $2.7m, Diet to Go Raises $500k, more

January 12, 2017

A busy week of fundings saw $89m raised by startups offering technologies from farm-to-fork.

Ag Industry Brief: SunCulture CEO on Forbes 30 Under 30, NOAA May Open More Federal Waters to Aquaculture, Fast Food Chains Adopt New Antibiotic Policies, More

January 7, 2017

The White House, FDA, and NOAA made key moves that could impact the food & ag industry during the first few days of 2017.

Ag Industry Brief: Big Strides in Cannabis Legalization, Organic Farmland Hits New Highs, Trimble’s Precision Ag Products, more

November 11, 2016

It was a busy week for the agriculture sector including anti-Trump CEOs, cannabis legalization, organic farmland increases and GMO bans.

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Tag: organic

Terramera raises $45m Series B on mission to reduce chemical use in ag by 80%

Is General Mills the only one putting its money where its mouth is on sustainability?

Grain Place Foundation Field Day

Big Food and Non-Profits Are Promoting Organic Conversion, So Why Aren’t There More Organic-Focused Technologies?

Ostara Raises $11m Co-Led by Wheatsheaf & Acquires Multiform Harvest for Wastewater-to-Fertilizer Tech

Changing Consumer Preferences Will Impact The Farm

Farmers Business Network Invests in AgriSecure to Help Farmers Transition to Organic

Ag Industry Brief: USDA Approves CRISPR-Edited Food While Bucking NOSB Recommendations, more

What Does the Amazon, Whole Foods Deal Mean to an Organic Farmer in the Hudson Valley?

What do Indoor Farming CEOs Think of Hydroponics Organic Approval?

Ag Industry Brief: USDA Votes to Allow Organic Certification for Hydroponics, Plenty Heads to Seattle, New Monsanto Partnership, more

How a 270 Acre Farm in New York is Using Biotech and Precision Ag for Organic Fruit & Veg Production

Ex-Whole Foods Employee: Amazon Tech Offers Beleaguered Brand Reset Button

Pasturebird Raises Funding to Create Largest Pastured Poultry Farm in US Using Regenerative Techniques

Agtech Funding Sheet: Otto Robotics Raises $1.5m, Organic Chicken Processor Raises $2.7m, Diet to Go Raises $500k, more

Ag Industry Brief: SunCulture CEO on Forbes 30 Under 30, NOAA May Open More Federal Waters to Aquaculture, Fast Food Chains Adopt New Antibiotic Policies, More

S2G Ventures Invests $3.7m in Shenandoah Organic Chicken Company – exclusive

Best of 2016: AgFunder’s 10 Most Read Stories

Ag Industry Brief: Organic Board Excludes Gene-Edited Food, Agriculture Accelerators Launch, New Hires, more

Ag Industry Brief: Big Strides in Cannabis Legalization, Organic Farmland Hits New Highs, Trimble’s Precision Ag Products, more

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