Jason Kosareff is a Farmland Asset Manager at FarmTogether and joins us this week to dive deep on farmland operations. Jason has an extensive background in farming and agriculture, including in retail, working as a PCA, farm management, and asset manager for investment groups. We discuss more about management, evolving ag trends, row crops vs. permanent crops, and much more. Tune in! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/175...
Jun 08, 2021•33 min
We are finally back with another edition of Acre Insights. This episode we discuss if regenerative agriculture is losing it's buzz as well as some of the negative press it has received. Plus, we cover cryptocurrency in ag, Bowery's latest funding round (and some concerns with indoor farming), and the latest happenings with Nuss Farms. Tune in! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/174...
Jun 01, 2021•25 min
Jeff Dunn is the Chairman and CEO of Bolthouse Farms, a farm and consumer brand focused on carrot production and healthy beverages. Jeff was the CEO of Bolthouse for 6 years before helping sell the business to Campbell's Soup Company in 2012. In a twist of events, Campbell's sold the company back to Jeff last year. Jeff joins us to dive deep into that journey and to share more about what makes Bolthouse special and innovative. Tune in! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/173...
May 25, 2021•39 min
Michael Bosworth is the CEO of Next Generation Foods which was established in 2006 to market and distribute locally grown foods in Northern California. Next Generation Foods' seeks to shorten the supply chain, increase traceability and transparency of the local food system and promote foods grown by local family farms. Michael joins us to share more about his story as a farmer turned founder, including why he started NGF, processing and distribution, creating a retail brand, and much more! Show ...
May 18, 2021•34 min
Michael Guirguis is the co-founder and CEO of Seso Labor, a labor marketplace for agriculture that addresses the labor problem by connecting U.S farms with qualified seasonal workers via America’s agricultural guest worker program (H-2A). Michael joins us to dive into his background in labor policy, founded and scaling the company, and some meaningful insights into the complex nature of agricultural labor. Must listen! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/171...
May 11, 2021•30 min
Stacy Kimmel, PhD , is the Vice President of R&D at AeroFarms, an indoor farming company and Certified B Corporation that uses the latest breakthroughs in vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to grow and distribute fresh produce locally and globally. Stacy joins us to give an update on AeroFarms, including their recent announcement of going public via SPAC, company and product rebrand, and construction of their newest indoor farm. Tune in for an insightful update into ...
May 04, 2021•22 min
Israel Talpaz is the co-founder and CEO of See Tree, an agtech startup that uses the power of machine-learning algorithms to get smarter, and offer farmers the most precise window into the strength of their tree crops. Israel joins the podcast to talk about how he founded the company and how they are scaling both geographically and in crop type. Tune in to learn more about their approach, technology, and more! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/169...
Apr 27, 2021•33 min
Vonnie Estes is the Vice President of Technology of the Produce Marketing Association. Vonnie joins us for the second time to give some updates and insights into some hot topics within agriculture. We talk through the recent merger of PMA and United Fresh, the latest in carbon markets, agtech exits including SPAC's, indoor farming, and seeing a Rivian in the wild! This episode has it all. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/168...
Apr 20, 2021•34 min
Jayce Hafner (CEO) and Sami Tellatin (COO) are the co-founders of FarmRaise, a digital platform that equips producers with financial resources to build vital farming communities that are profitable, equitable, and ecologically resilient. Their simplified farm funding app applies farmers for major USDA cost-share programs in less than 20 minutes. They also track local and state funding programs as they open throughout the year and provide 1:1 support to help farms unlock more capital. Jayce and S...
Apr 13, 2021•34 min
Josiah Terrell-Perica is the Director of Farmland Investing at FarmTogether, a technology-enabled farmland investment platform that provides accredited investors with direct access to farmland as an asset class. Josiah joins us for the second time on the podcast to dive deep on some of FarmTogether's recent deals, what Josiah looks for in farmland, and sustainable water management and principles. He provides an overview of both climate and market related factors to consider in farmland investing...
Apr 06, 2021•37 min
Loren Booth is the President of Booth Ranches, a premium citrus grower located in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Their Navel oranges, Valencia oranges, Cara-Caras, Minneolas and W. Murcotts are distributed worldwide. Loren joins us to talk about the origin story of the farm and how she joined and has developed the business over time, including focusing on bringing more of the farming operations and business in-house. We also discuss their focus on sustainability and technology. Tune in! S...
Mar 30, 2021•20 min
Dan Miller is the founder and CEO of Steward, a private lender providing regenerative farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and producers the capital they need to expand and sustain their businesses. And through our innovative online platform, qualified lenders have the opportunity to join in our mission and help fund the growth of regenerative agriculture by purchasing loan participations. Dan joins us to talk about how he started and is growing the business. We go deep on regenerative ag, transition f...
Mar 23, 2021•37 min
Cousin Brad ( Brad Squires ) joins us again on the podcast to give an update on his farm, Heirloom Acres Farms, and orchard, Orangevale Fruit Co. We talk through how the farm business has involved, the focus on community building, regenerative practices, and much more! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/163
Mar 16, 2021•30 min
Haven Baker is the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Pairwise, an agtech company that has developed the world’s most sophisticated genome editing platform. Haven is the former Senior Vice President / General Manager of Simplot Plant Sciences, where he led the team that launched the innovative, non-browning Innate® potato. He holds a PhD in chemistry from Northeastern University, an MBA from Harvard University, and a BS in biomedical engineering from Yale University. Haven joins the show t...
Mar 09, 2021•31 min
Tyler reveals the details behind his mini Twitter fight about farmers being paid for carbon credits . Tune in to hear Tyler and Tim talk through their thoughts on the evolving carbon market and companies, certifications, and marketplaces focused on regenerative agriculture. Tim and Tyler also talk through their perspectives and insights into partnerships, including things to think about when considering partners. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/161...
Mar 02, 2021•19 min
Michael Ott is the founder and CEO of Rantizo, an agtech startup that addresses both the field needs of farmers and the business needs of custom applicators with the platform’s combination of autonomous hardware and user-friendly software. Rantizo leverages both drone and aerial imagery technology to provide solutions to growers. Michael joins us to talk about his background in investing and what led him to jump into entrepreneurship and start Rantizo. He shares how he has grown and scaled the b...
Feb 23, 2021•27 min
Sonia Lo is the CEO of Sensei Ag, a market-changing agtech company transforming health by using data to redesign how food is grown. Sensei Ag was founded by Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus. Sensei Ag helps growers make informed decisions that set new standards for food safety, quality and taste. Through the use of data and technology, they create innovative, agile growing systems that dramatically improve farm production. Sonia shares her unique background and story that led her to become CEO o...
Feb 16, 2021•33 min
We are switching it up this week! Tyler interviews Tim for an in-depth conversation about Tim's background, childhood misconduct, early career in the produce industry, transition to agtech, founding The Modern Acre, and his evolving involvement with Nuss Farms. If you like Tim, you should listen to this episode because it will make him feel good about himself. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/158
Feb 09, 2021•32 min
Steven Dodge is the CEO and Co-Founder of Acuity Agriculture, a technology company that builds smart, wireless sensor networks for farms. Equipped with our real-time soil data, farms can optimize irrigation schedules, lower supply costs, and save hundreds of dollars per acre. Steven joins the podcast to talk about his background in agriculture and farming, the origin of Acuity Agriculture, and how he and the team have been scaling the business over the past few years without taking on outside fu...
Feb 02, 2021•36 min
Mark Johnson is the CEO of GrainBridge, a joint venture between ADM and Cargill with the goal of helping farmers make better grain marketing decisions. Mark joins the podcast to talk about his background in tech, the history and story of GrainBridge, and how they are innovating and scaling the business today. Tune in! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/156
Jan 26, 2021•29 min
Damien Hajduk, Ph.D. , is the CTO and COO of Crop Enhancement, a San Jose-based startup that works at the intersection of materials science and biology to bring new and effective solutions to agriculture that help growers protect their crops and the environment, while meeting the global need for sustainably produced foods. Damien joins us to talk about his impressive background that ultimately led him to Crop Enhancement. We discuss the origin story and how they have approached going to market w...
Jan 19, 2021•38 min
Kenny Fahey is the Executive Director of Leading Harvest, a newly formed nonprofit organization at the vanguard of advancing sustainable agriculture, providing assurance programs comprised of standards, audit procedures, training and education, and reporting and claim offerings that are optimized for flexibility, scalability, and impact. Kenny shares more about his background and how Leading Harvest was founded. Additionally, we discuss their recent announcement with FarmTogether, who is enrolli...
Jan 12, 2021•41 min
Tim and Tyler are on the other side of this episode! They share more about Nuss Farms ' transition to regenerative ag on the PMA Takes on Tech Podcast , hosted by Vonnie Estes . Tune in to hear their latest thoughts on their farm and where regenerative ag is going. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/153...
Jan 05, 2021•31 min
Tim and Tyler are back with the final episode of The Modern Acre podcast of 2020. We talk through our biggest takeaways and lessons learned from this year, including our thoughts on the ag industry, our farm, and personal takeaways. Tune in and have a great new year! Thanks for listening! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/152
Dec 29, 2020•19 min
Greg Shewmaker is the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Teak Origin, a food data company that collects actionable data to help consumers make better food decisions. Greg joins us to talk about his background in ecommerce, founding and developing the business at Teak Origin, and the role nutrient density will play in the food system. Tune in! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/151
Dec 22, 2020•37 min
Alison Woitunski DiFiore is the Director of Small Farm Initiatives at FruitStand, which is a division of Apeel Sciences . FruitStand is an online platform that enables farmers to sell directly to customers with an emphasis on exotic fruit and unique crop varieties. Alison joins us to share about how her journey in farming ultimately led her to lead the team at FruitStand. She shares lessons learned along the way and how they are scaling the business. We also discuss Nuss Farms ' partnership with...
Dec 15, 2020•42 min
Get 20% off the Nuss Farms Squash Box ! Gabe Brown is one of the pioneers of the current soil health movement which focuses on the regeneration of our resources. Gabe, along with his wife Shelly, and son Paul, own and operate Brown's Ranch, a diversified 5,000 acre farm and ranch near Bismarck, North Dakota. He is a partner, along with Ray Archuleta, Shane New, and Dr. Allen Williams, in Understanding Ag LLC. He is also an instructor for Soil Health Academy, which focuses on teaching others the ...
Dec 08, 2020•38 min
Jody Levy is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of WTRMLN WTR, the pioneer in deliciously hydrating, super healthy watermelon water. Jody joins us to share the story of founding and scaling the business, covering areas of branding, supply chain, and sales. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/148
Dec 01, 2020•37 min
Kit Barron is the Head of Automation and Artificial Intelligence at FarmTogether, a technology-enabled farmland investment platform that provides accredited investors with direct access to farmland as an asset class. Kit has over 10 years of experience leveraging technology to shape the future of food and agriculture. Kit joins FarmTogether after six years at the Climate Corporation, where he helped build the world's leading AgTech platform, most recently as Director of Product, New Features. Ki...
Nov 24, 2020•34 min
Lew Moorman is the Co-Founder of Soilworks, a Public Benefit Company on a mission to accelerate the Regenerative Food Movement by helping launch scalable, repeatable businesses that fuel the Regenerative economy. Lew's background is in the tech industry and he shares his story about why he decided to jump into the ag industry and start investing there. Tune in to learn what's he's up to with Soilworks, PastureMap , and Wholesome Meats ! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/146...
Nov 17, 2020•38 min
