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🌱 Amy's Company's to Watch🌱 Gold Leaf Farming, a company that's poised to continue to make a significant impact in the sustainable agricultural sector! Gold Leaf Farming is not just another farming venture; it's a harmonious blend of top-tier talent, sustainable practices, and a forward-thinking approach to agriculture. By leveraging long-term capital and embracing modern techniques, Gold Leaf Farming is revolutionizing the way we think about farming while contributing to the global food supply with nutritious crops. 🌾💡 Here's why Gold Leaf Farming is a company to watch: 1️⃣ Top Talent: Gold Leaf Farming boasts a team of experts who are passionate about sustainable agriculture and dedicated to driving innovation in the field. 2️⃣ Long-Term Capital: With the support of long-term investors, Gold Leaf Farming has the stability and resources necessary to make lasting investments in specialty crop farmland. 3️⃣ Modern, Sustainable Approach: Gold Leaf Farming prioritizes sustainability, implementing cutting-edge techniques to ensure that their farming practices are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. 4️⃣ Global Impact: By providing some of nature's most nutritious crops to the global food supply, Gold Leaf Farming is not only driving strong financial performance but also making a meaningful contribution to addressing food security challenges worldwide. I'm incredibly excited about the potential of Gold Leaf Farming and can't wait to see the positive impact they'll continue to make in the agricultural industry. Keep an eye on this company—it's definitely one to watch! 👀🌍 #Agriculture #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #Innovation #Investing #GoldLeafFarming #algunlimited #FeedtheWorld https://lnkd.in/eUmz6KeF

In a world of talk, I’ve been finding those truly walking the walk (and some of us seriously power walking) and Steward and their team are exceptional. This bridge loan has allowed us to execute on remaining VAPG grant funds, solving the cash flow pinch often difficult in reimbursement style grants. The VAPG grant for our farm has been hugely catalytic, and frankly saved the farm. In 2022 we had only 20% of our irrigation water allotment delivered, and quickly our 10 years of building an organic wholesale veggie business was collapsing. In 2.5 years we pivoted the business and farm plan to create a growing DTC meat business servicing Bend, oregon as well as shipping to customers in CA, OR, WA and ID. This pivot has taken a lot of work and will continue to but the biggest thing I want you to take away from this snippet is; We can talk about regenerative agriculture practices all day but if we do not have the markets, brands and middle infrastructure to get regen products to the consumer it doesn’t work. Brand building has been one of the most critical pieces of this puzzle. Brand building is capital intensive. When done well, it has the power to support entire supply chains and push the cultural conversation along faster. While exsisting big brands / incumbents have a role to play in fortifying the future of offtake for regen raw materials, their commitments are often times transient and lead to bigger insecurity. *I believe we must grow from the ground up the next generation of brands that have regen sourcing as center pillars of their organization.* As Ricardo Bayon said well “As the bigger get better, we must also see the better get bigger.” Investing in the next gen of regen brands is one of the most catalytic areas right now (IMO) while many also focus on investing in the missing middle processing infrastructure.

Vertical Harvest Farms Closes $59.5M Project Financing For New Vertical Farm In Maine Vertical Harvest Farms, a pioneer in indoor farming and social inclusivity, announced the closure of $59.5 million in financing for a new hydroponic vertical farm in downtown Westbrook, Maine. This facility is poised to be a crucial part of Maine’s food system infrastructure, aligning with regional goals to increase local food production significantly. The new facility will produce approximately 2.5 million pounds of leafy greens, herbs, and other vegetables annually, focusing on delivering fresh produce within 24 hours of harvest. This initiative is expected to drastically reduce the loss of nutritional value when produce is shipped long distances and will help decrease food waste at the retail level. Nona Yehia, CEO of Vertical Harvest, expressed the company’s dedication to local and fair food production, stating, “We’re on a mission to grow food as local, fresh, and fair as possible, and ensure there’s a place at the table for everyone in the future of food.” Read more at https://lnkd.in/eKyZmZcc #indoorfarming #agtech #maine #usa #verticalharvest #growth #innovation #finance #financing #investments

It is with great sadness that after a long fight Small Robot Company today proceeds into liquidation. Our technology delivered value at a profit, with customers waiting, but we could not secure the required investment to scale. We had a signed Term Sheet, but unfortunately the investment did not land before our runway ended. We have created something remarkable in the last 6 years. We co-designed our service with farmers, successfully delivering their ‘Holy Grail’, a world first: grass weed detection at field scale. This went commercially live in September, with huge potential: UK blackgrass alone loses farmers £400 million each year. Service last season demonstrated up to 90% herbicide and 24% fertiliser savings. We believe we developed something that will be a cornerstone of how farms are run in the future, but unfortunately with this attempt we were too early for the market. Our chapter in the fourth agricultural revolution is over. We hope we have inspired others to continue the mission. As of the 1st February, Kroll has been appointed as administrators to sell the assets. We have worked with them to find potential acquirers, ideally to find a future for some of the team and the technology which continues to have a benefit to farmers, and the planet. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us in our mission to make farming sustainable, in particular, our team, whose dedication and perseverance brought us so close to success, and those of you who gave us bridge funding and assistance to explore all options to continue. We worked very hard to pursue all avenues, including finance and acquisition. We received huge support in these attempts from our community, and across the industry, for which we are profoundly grateful. Sadly, we have reached the end of our road. Thank you for supporting our journey. Innovate UK, Agri-TechE, 7percent Ventures, Crop Health & Protection - CHAP, Agri-EPI Centre, British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), The National Robotarium, The James Hutton Institute, Royal Agricultural Society of England, National Trust, Waitrose & Partners Joe Allnutt, Nemo Scott-Robinson, Sarra Mander, Catherine Pratt, Robin Jackson, Andy Hall, James Vining, Christopher Nash, Ben Laurence, Jamie Burrows, Paul Humpage, Raymond King CEng MIAgrE, Geoff Osmond, David Moser, Barrie Heptonstall, Laura Parnell, Rowan Duckworth, Sophie Waddington, Sam Herring, Sam Bush, Tom Walters, Ameen A Jaleel (AJ), Andrew Starkey, Rhian Griffith CEng MIMechE, David Barker, James Lawrence, Faisal Rajput, Jordan McHale, Robert Siebert, Jay Diamond Guy Peckett, Stephanie Kelly, Krisztina Sinkovics #agtech #sustainable #farmingforthefuture #farming #innovation

You need to know this I say that running a business is like farming. You need to cultivate, nurture, and even talk with your "crops" to see them cultivate. As a business owner, we're planting seeds with our marketing. We're watering the seeds with our sales. We're growing our business by providing excellent care for our crops (customers). We're harvesting success (profits). And a farmers' mindset can help us thrive: Plan Ahead: Farmers plan their planting seasons; they know that the perfect time is vital for a rich harvest. Business owners need to plan strategies for both opportunities and challenges. Nurturing Growth: Farmers understand that crops need to be cared for, watered, and fertilized to ensure their healthy growth. We business owners nurture growth by investing in our teams and customer service and keeping our products or services improving. Adapting and Overcoming Challenges: Weather is becoming unpredictable, and so farmers face unforeseen challenges, yet they adapt and constantly find solutions to ensure the health of their crops. In the same way, trends and our customers' wants and needs are also changing. This makes the market unpredictable. But as business owners, we remain flexible and ready to change our strategies for any challenges. Rewards Harvesting time is when farmers collect the rewards for their hard work, but they also save seeds and other resources for the next season. For us, it means celebrating our milestones, investing our profits, and planning thoroughly. Farmers teach us to cultivate a strong mindset, patience, and perseverance. They remind us that success doesn't happen overnight. It requires dedication, planning, and hard work. Ready to plant and harvest success? Contact us and learn how we can help you grow. #smallbusinesscoaching #businesscoaching #businesscoaches #smallbusinesscoach #businesscoach #smallbusinessadvice #businessowners #businesstips #businesscoachnearme #smallbusinesscoachnearme #expertcoaches #growyourbusiness #tipsandstrategies #businesstips #farming #plantandharvestsuccess #adaptandconstantlyfindsolutions #businessownersneedtoplanstrategies

Unlock the full potential of your farm by creating multiple enterprises! Diversifying your farm income can provide financial sustainability and growth—whether it’s leasing extra land, producing value-added goods, or expanding into livestock. Taking small, measured steps and separating your ventures are key to long-term success. Dive into how you can leverage these strategies for a thriving agribusiness. 🌾 #FarmIncome #AgriculturalBusiness #EntrepreneurshipInFarming https://lnkd.in/gitwU_be

According to Anita B. Stone – Farm Estate Planning is necessary when passing a farm on to the next generation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Startups Service reports that family-owned farms account for 97% of the 2.1 million farms in the United States. Farming for most families is more than a means of livelihood; it is a desire to pass down the land and assets to heirs. #Agriculture

ICYMI, Cox Enterprises has its sights set high as it solidifies its entry into the indoor farming space with the official launch of Cox Farms. With Mucci Farms and BrightFarms anchoring its growing portfolio (and anticipated revenues near $1 billion), the company has big plans. "This is a significant milestone for us, as we are disrupting traditional agriculture and bringing the promise of indoor agriculture to fruition at a scale never seen before," says Steven Bradley, president of Cox Farms. Bert Mucci, CEO and managing partner at Mucci Farms, commented, “Our mutual drive to innovate in the agriculture space at all levels fuels our mission to enhance accessibility and promote the consumption of clean, sustainable, fruits and vegetables.” BrightFarms CEO Steve Platt added, “Together, we are poised to accelerate and expand our mission, leveraging shared resources and vision to build operation capacity that will make healthy, locally-grown food more accessible while caring for our planet.” Read more about the launch and the plans for future growth on CEA inSight. #CEA #controlledenvironmentagriculture #indoorfarming #greenhousegrown

🍄Smallhold's Mushroom Meltdown! 📉 Smallhold, the mushroom vertical farming powerhouse, is facing bankruptcy. But here's the burning question: What's really behind this financial upheaval? Could there be more to the story than meets the eye? From Brooklyn's bustling streets to LA's sunny shores, Smallhold captivated us with its innovative approach. Yet, amidst the bankruptcy storm, one question lingers: What led to this unexpected twist? Is it merely fundraising challenges and market stagnation, or is there a deeper narrative waiting to be uncovered? As we navigate through this chapter, one thing is certain: the lessons learned will fortify the indoor farming sector for the journey ahead. 🌱 So, what does the future hold for indoor farming? #agtech #innovation #futureoffarming #verticalfarming #bankruptcy #sustainability

Exciting news for Stonfiers! We're embarking on a significant journey with the launch of the USDt/TON farm on the STON.fi DEX. It marks a pivotal moment in our history, offering unparalleled rewards with up to $30,000,000 in the farm. This farm introduces dynamic rewards, starting with a generous initial pool of 200,000 TON for the USDt/TON pair. Thanks to the TON Foundation's commitment, rewards can scale up to 5,000,000 TON as the Total Value Locked (TVL) reaches milestones. Here are the key details: ♠️Pair: USDt/TON ♠️Initial Rewards: 200,000 TON (~$1,400,000) with potential increases tied to TVL growth. ♠️farming Period: Until July 22nd. ♠️LP-Token Lockup: Not applicable. Curious about how to maximize your rewards? Simply stake your LP-tokens in the USDt/TON farm under the Pools tab. The more significant your share in the pool, the greater your slice of the rewards. Plus, you can claim your rewards whenever you wish! For detailed instructions on farming with STON.fi, check out our comprehensive guide: STON.fi Farming Guide. ↙️ https://lnkd.in/gYQ-hEEn ↙️ Happy farming!