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The Bright Agrotech Podcast Network features several value-pack podcasts on topics from aquaponics to vertical farming (including the Upstart Farmers), urban farming and more. Aquaponics Academy is a Bright Agrotech podcast designed to help you overcome common aquaponic issues, learn new growing techniques and help you be as successful as you can be as an aquaponic practitioner. Upstart Farmers Radio is the podcast for innovative vertical farmers wanting to make an impact and a living. Join ...
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Just about everybody is thinking about pest control around this time of year. Today we've got Dr. Nate and Amy Storey here to discuss what a good integrated pest management strategy looks like.(2:00) - Fresh With Edge's common pests(2:42) - What is Integrated Pest Management all about?(4:40) - When to get an IPM strategy going(6:45) - Steps to sett…
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Crowdfunding an Upstart FarmChris Michael gives us general advice for crowdfunding success, and Paul Meyer gives us insight into his successful Kickstarter campaign. Be sure to check out the links below to explore more resources on crowdfunding.In this episode: (0:30) - Bright Agrotech's Kickstarter campaign and crowdfunding experience (2:16) - Why…
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Today, we get the overview of farmer's markets from Dr. Nate, and we hear some tips on setting yourself apart from our "farmer's markets superstar", Chris Lukenbill.In this episode:(0:29) - Farmer's markets for beginning Upstart Farmers(6:24) - Meet Chris at Fresh With Edge and hear some tips on selling at farmer's markets(19:43) - What Hank Thornb…
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Green Walls: Not Just Transforming Urban LandscapingToday, we're talking about something that has had us excited for quite a while. We anticipated some of the results of the Green Wall, but the innovative Upstart Farmers have surprised us with creative and profitable uses.Our special guest today is Teryl Chapel, who we call the "Godfather of ZipGro…
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Today we hear from a few greenhouse managers about greenhouse types and discuss the factors that Upstart Farmers need to think about when building a greenhouse with Dr. Nate.Marilyn Yamamoto runs her vertical hydroponic farm in Las Vegas. She sells produce to a CSA group and restaurants in her area. With high demand, she's just expanded her greenho…
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