It's one thing to listen to doom and gloom about
food and fertilizer shortages, skyrocketing prices,
the cost of living, or your job being outsourced
overseas or eliminated due to automation.
It's another thing to hear practicable, immediately
actionable advice from experts who can help you reduce
the fear, anxiety, and burden of these problems.
Tune in now to the Surviving Hard Times Podcast with
Richard Jacobs.
Using Vertical Farming Technology To Revolutionize The Food Industry With Eddy Badrina
Joining us today is Eddy Badrina, the CEO of Eden Green Technology and co-founder of BuzzShift. With Buzzshift being a digital growth agency and Eden Green Technology being a vertical farming company, Eddy utilizes his knowledge of sales and advertising strategies to innovate every industry he works in.
Eden Green Technology is Eddy’s primary business focus – an AgTech solution transforming how we farm our produce and feed our communities. Intending to establish food safety and independence, Eden Green Technology is using sustainable farming methods to equip retailers, researchers, cities, and governments around the world…
In this episode, we cover:
The two ends of the controlled environment agriculture industry spectrum.
What vertical farms are, and the operational expenses that come with them.
How Eden Green Technology is revolutionizing the food-growing industry.
To find out more about Eddy and his work with Eden Green Technology, visit www.edengreen.com (https://www.edengreen.com) now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q
12 Jul 2024
How You Can Take Advantage Of Home Gardening And Nourish Your Body
Elise Pickett joins us in this episode to talk about all things home vegetable gardening. Elise runs The Urban Harvest LLC, which is a platform that she uses to provide education on organic and sustainable gardening techniques.
Elise has always had a passion for both gardening and her community. In the age of industrialized food production, she has taken it upon herself to equip people with the knowledge necessary to break free from toxic dietary lifestyles.
Press play to discover:
How you can get started with your own edible garden.
The role that The Urban Harvest plays in its surrounding community.
The environmental benefits of cultivating an at-home garden.
How COVID-19 changed our perspective on modern food production.
Are you nourishing your body with healthy foods regularly? No matter what your diet looks like, this podcast is sure to inform you about at-home gardening and its advantages…
Want to learn more about The Urban Harvest? Visit theurbanharvest.com now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q
5 Jul 2024
Understanding Tree Physiology: Dr. John Seiler On Environmental Stress & Soil Health
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Seiler, a Professor and Tree Physiology Specialist at Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment. Dr. Seiler studies how environmental stress affects woody plant physiology, including water and pollutant stresses. This provides essential insight into a fascinating topic: the health and welfare of trees and the soil they live in…
Jump in now to learn:
How Dr. Seiler got involved in studying plant biology.
Why carbon dioxide tends to come out of soil.
Why trees can grow in difficult conditions.
The spectrum of carbon compounds that make up forest systems.
Whether you're a tree enthusiast or simply care about the environment, this podcast is undoubtedly for you. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of tree physiology – and discover how our green giants cope with environmental stresses.
To find out more about Dr. Seiler, click here now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q
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