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S8E100: Alexander Olesen / Babylon Micro-Farms - The Power of Onsite Farms & Reducing Single-Use Plastic

S8E100: Alexander Olesen / Babylon Micro-Farms - The Power of Onsite Farms & Reducing Single-Use Plastic

FromVertical Farming Podcast


S8E100: Alexander Olesen / Babylon Micro-Farms - The Power of Onsite Farms & Reducing Single-Use Plastic

FromVertical Farming Podcast

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Use code VFP100 for $100 off on the Rejuvenate Indoor Garden and 3 pod packs for freeJoin us on an exciting journey as we explore the groundbreaking world of indoor farming with Babylon Micro-Farms and their visionary CEO, Alexander Olesen. In this episode, Alexander shares his invaluable insights on sustainability, scaling, and customer satisfaction, while taking us through his remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Discover the incredible benefits of indoor farming, from its potential for local service operators and government involvement to its niche applications for self-sufficiency and unforgettable experiences. Prepare to be amazed by Babylon Micro-Farms' turnkey hydroponic farming modules and their game-changing products that are redefining the industry. With a strong focus on eliminating single- use plastic, delivering fresh and healthy crops, and fostering happy customers, this podcast uncovers the transformative impact of urban agriculture on the food service industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge technology, sustainability efforts, and exciting future plans that make Babylon MicroFarms a true pioneer in the field.Thanks to Our SponsorsCultivatd – https://cultivatd.com/Indoor AgCon '22 - https://indoor.ag/Use promo code 'VFP' to receive 20% your registrationKey TakeawaysDiscover how Babylon MicroFarms is revolutionizing indoor farming with their turnkey hydroponic farming modules, attracting attention and sparking conversations about the benefits of urban agriculture.Learn about the game-changing product, the Gallery, which makes it easier than ever to grow your own fresh food and offers features for food safety traceability and scaling.Uncover Babylon MicroFarms' commitment to sustainability, with a 55% reduction in plastic, recyclable components, and zero pesticides, aiming to set the standard for eliminating single-use plastic.Dive into the Alexanders’s journey, from wearing different hats to managing fundraising efforts, and how their decision to manufacture their own products amplifies their ability to drive down costs and complexity.Explore the company's relentless focus on happy customers and healthy crops, backed by six years of research and development for scalable success.Learn about the potential for local service operators and government involvement in the indoor farming sector, drawing parallels to the subsidization of renewable energy.Discover the exciting niche applications of indoor farming, from self-sufficiency for specific ingredients to creating special moments for seniors in senior living communities and even installing units on cruise ships.Stay tuned to witness how Babylon Micro Farms' cutting-edge technology and innovative approach will transform the food service industry and urban agriculture.Tweetable Quotes“Our goal is to empower businesses and communities to grow their own fresh food using remotely managed vertical farms. So we build turnkey modules that are sort of hydroponic farms that are self contained and then we actually run a lot of the day to day maintenance remotely so that's nutrients, PH, irrigation, lighting, all of the kind of day to day variables you need to control for optimal plant growth.""I would say just in terms of executing on our plans, that focus is everything. I think when we look at again, compared to the status quo, we have elevated the concept, it's easy to use, but we've also implemented a lot of features for food safety traceability and scaling and tracking the efficacy of the farms that we know how much is growing and who's doing it. These are really...
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Vertical farming is a revolutionary approach to produce production leveraging controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology and systems in innovative ways. It facilitates production of huge quantities of nutritious and quality fresh food without relying on favorable weather, high water usage, skilled labor, and high soil fertility. This ensures reliable yield and consistency in crop production year-round with climate control, and no effects of external environment factors such as diseases, pests, or predator attacks. Join Harry Duran, Host of the Apple-recommended Podcast Junkies and Founder of FullCast, as he explores the world of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). Tune in every week for fascinating conversations with CEOs, Founders and luminaries from the exciting and fast-growing world of Vertical Farming. If you've been interested in the world of Indoor AgTech and want to hear inspiring stories from the innovators on the frontlines of this fast-moving industry, then this most definitely the show for you! Subscribe and learn more by visiting http://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy