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CropTalk
Kyle Barnett

CropTalk #KyleTalksAgTech with Kyle Barnett is about shedding light on the controlled environment agriculture field and the technology that enables people to... more

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Episodes

252. Supply Chain & Operational Excellence w. Nadav Regev

Nadav Regev, Director of Business Operations at Eden Green Technology, joins us on this week's episode of CropTalk to explore... more

27 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
251. CEA Lettuce Food Safety Bootcamp w. Randall Sanderson

Randall Sanderson, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Little Leaf Farms, joins us on this weeks episode of... more

05 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
250! Mastering CEA Profitability in 2024 w. Charlie Hall

CropTalk has made it to episode 250! In this week's special episode, guest host Adam Greenberg of IUNU navigates a... more

19 Jul 2024 · 47 minutes
249. Insights and Strategies for Design and Build Efficiency w. Jeff Lair

Jeff Lair, Director of Architecture and Engineering at DAG, joins us to discuss insights and strategies for achieving design and... more

12 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
248. Bridging the Gap between Horticulture and Hospitality w. Jack Maruna

Jack Maruna, co-founder of Local Grow, joins us to discuss how his startup is helping restaurants and the hospitality industry... more

21 Jun 2024 · 33 minutes
247. Fresh Produce and Tech Trends w. Vonnie Estes

Vonnie Estes, driven by a passion for agriculture, technology, and sustainability, serves as the VP of Innovation at the International... more

06 Jun 2024 ·
246. Mobile Robotics Automation in Indoor Farming w. Christopher Weis Thomasen

Christopher Weis Thomasen is the CEO of Seasony. With an innovative use of the scissor lift, Christopher and his team... more

16 May 2024 · 26 minutes
245. A Social Impact Apporach to CEA w. Nona Yehia

In the vertical farming industry, Nona Yehia stands as a beacon of innovation and social impact. As the Co-Founder and... more

25 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
244. The importance of Emotional Intelligence in Horticulture w. Paige Franks

Paige Franks, a Senior Executive Search Advisor at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group, is an expert on the power... more

11 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
243. An Optimistic Approach to Vertical Farming w. Paul Gauthier

Paul Gauthier is the Professor of Controlled Environment Agriculture at The University of Queensland in Australia. With a wealth of... more

20 Mar 2024 · 50 minutes
242. Preventing Future Bankruptcies in CEA w. Adam Bergman

Adam Begman, as the Global Head of AgTech Investment Banking at Citi, possesses unparalleled expertise in AgTech investment. With a... more

01 Mar 2024 · 37 minutes
241. Unlocking Success Through Transparency and Calibration w. Carl Gupton

Carl Gupton, CEO of Greenswell Growers, a leafy greens producer nestled outside Richmond, Virginia, brings a refreshing blend of humility... more

15 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
240. CEA Mastery and Industry Branding Challenges w. Melanie Yelton

Melanie Yelton, the founder of Grow Big CEA Consultants, brings a wealth of expertise cultivated through her impactful roles at... more

24 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
239. Maximizing Production Efficiency within CEA Leafy Greens w. Devon Robinson

Devon Robinson is a leafy greens consultant focused on production efficiency and operation excellence. From his experience working at Springworks... more

13 Jan 2024 · 43 minutes
238. Defining "Data" and preparing for the AI revolution in CEA w. Anthony Younan

Anthony Younan is the vertical market head of Food & Beverage at Siemens. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech, Anthony... more

21 Dec 2023 · 23 minutes
237. People, Plan and Plants w. Jim Pantaleo

Jim Pantaleo is the Industry Ambassador for the AI Institute for Next Gen Food Systems. With extensive experience in CEA... more

07 Dec 2023 · 47 minutes
236. An Economics driven approach to CEA w. Daniel Plant

In this episode of CropTalk #Kyletalksagtech, I chat with Daniel Plant, President of Plant Dynamics, an Economics-driven executive in Controlled... more

15 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
235. The End of CEA 1.0 w. Curt Meltzer

Curt Meltzer, founder of Curt Meltzer CEA Consulting, is a distinguished professional with a remarkable journey. With a wealth of... more

02 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
234. Energy Optimizing the CEA Industry w. Gretchen Schimelpfenig

Gretchen Schimelpfenig is the Senior Energy Engineer at Energy Resources Integration, LLC and the Executive Director of GLASE. On this... more

17 Oct 2023 · 44 minutes
233. Automating the Greenhouse Leafy Greens Industry w. Patrik Borenius

Patrik Borenius is the CEO of Green Automation Americas. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTaksAgTech I speak with Patrik about... more

05 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
232. The Power of Patience in CEA w. Erin Livesey-Becks

With a wealth of industry experience ranging from Gotham Greens to Vertical Future, Erin Livesey-Becks is dedicated to the future... more

21 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
231. Overcoming Challenges through Scale, Genetics & Teamwork w. Matt Lingard

Matt Lingard is the Senior Vice President of Agriculture and Science at BrightFarms. On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I... more

07 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
230. Distribution Mastery & Unifying CEA w. Craig Carlson

Craig Carlson is the CEO of Carlson Produce Consulting, where he is supporting the growth of high-performance products and services... more

24 Aug 2023 · 41 minutes
229. Cultivar Trialing for Continuous Growth w. Stephanie Cruz

Stephanie Cruz is the R&D Lead Crop Specialist at 80 Acres. From her initial aspirations of managing an independent organic... more

10 Aug 2023 · 20 minutes
228. USA Regional Development of CEA w. Andrew Brooks

Andrew Brooks is the Business Development Manager for the Southeastern USA at Priva. A South Carolina native, Andrew is passionate... more

27 Jul 2023 · 44 minutes
227. CEA Technology & Input validation through Research Institutes w. Elliott Kellner

Elliott Kellner is the Director of Commercial Innovation at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. On this episode of CropTalk... more

13 Jul 2023 · 45 minutes
226. Creating the most Efficient Vertical Farm w. Tyler Baras

Tyler Baras is the Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Area 2 Farms, a CSA vertical farm serving the greater... more

15 Jun 2023 · 50 minutes
225. Developing Fully Integrated CEA Facilities w. Kris Nightengale

In this episode of #KyleTalksAgtech, I have the pleasure of chatting with Kris Nightengale, the VP of Sales at AdeptAg.... more

31 May 2023 · 43 minutes
224. Giving CEA equipment a Second Life w. Chris Lange

Chris Lange is the founder of Second Bloom Auctions, a platform that aims to provide used equipment from greenhouses and... more

17 May 2023 · 18 minutes
223. PART 2: Developing Resilience in CEA w. Chris Cerveny

Get ready for an inspiring episode of CropTalk, where I continue my conversation with Chris Cerveny about the power of... more

02 May 2023 · 29 minutes
222. PART 1: Developing Resilience in CEA w. Chris Cerveny

With a wealth of experience at some of the industry's most prominent companies, including Scott's and Hawthorne, as well as... more

26 Apr 2023 · 39 minutes
221. Leveraging Conventional Agriculture Experience to Improve Controlled Environment Agriculture w. Everett Hendrixon

The better we understand our current food system and how we got here, the better we can improve upon it,... more

12 Apr 2023 · 44 minutes
220. Bridging the Gap between Academia & Commercial Growers w. Karla Garcia

Karla is working to bridge the gap between academia research and direct commercial grower implementation. On this episode of CropTalk... more

29 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
219. The Importance of Civil Engineering in Greenhouse Site Selection & Planning w. Nick Long

So you want to start a greenhouse but don’t know where to begin? According to Nick Long of Livic Civil,... more

09 Mar 2023 · 36 minutes
218. Growing Produce on Campus for on Campus Dining w. Daniel Wells & Glenn Loughridge

Daniel Wells and Glenn Loughridge are on a mission at Auburn University. Not only to empower students to learn about... more

03 Mar 2023 · 44 minutes
217. Food System Myths and Misconceptions w. Christopher Grallert

Christopher Grallert is the president of Green City Growers and believes we must respect conventional farming and farmers, dispel myths... more

22 Feb 2023 · 43 minutes
216. Leveling Up your CEA Operation w. Luis Trujillo

“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing” -Dale Carnegie On this week's episode of CropTalk... more

14 Feb 2023 · 40 minutes
215. Combating Food Deserts through CEA w. Alaric Overbey

In this week's episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Alaric Overbey, Chief Farming Officer at GreenSideUp.FARM in Las Vegas.... more

07 Feb 2023 · 33 minutes
214. The Power of Highly Automated Greenhouse Leafy Greens Production w. Gus Brennan

Gus Brennan is a graduate of Cornell University with extensive experience within multiple avenues of CEA, including OnePointOne (vertical farming),... more

01 Feb 2023 · 37 minutes
213. An Unbiased Perspective on Vertical Farming Through Numerous Interviews w. Thea-Isabella Otto

Is vertical farming the end all be all for controlled environment agriculture and crop production? The short answer: No. But... more

24 Jan 2023 · 31 minutes
212. Looking Back to Move Forward: Lessons Learned from Blue Thumb Farms w. Allison Driskill

In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Allison Driskill of Signify about her past experience running Blue Thumb... more

17 Jan 2023 · 36 minutes
211. Successful Water Management and Water Movement for Hydroponics w. Tim Reusch

Happy New Year! CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech has some exciting plans for 2023 and even more exciting guests on the roster. Starting... more

11 Jan 2023 · 38 minutes
210. Figuring out the Planning Phase of Vertical Farms w. Mario Gatineau

We often speak about the challenges of operating a vertical farm but what about everything leading up to your first... more

21 Dec 2022 · 46 minutes
209. Organic Aquaponic Production w. Molly Stanek

"Large-scale organic hydroponics/aquaponics production is so easy!" said no one ever - On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak... more

13 Dec 2022 · 37 minutes
208. #KyleTalksAgtech: Educating and Restoring Community Bonds through Indoor Growing Systems w. Alex Tyink

Alex Tyink is the president of Fork Farms, and he believes anyone can be a farmer. With their vertical hydroponic... more

01 Dec 2022 · 43 minutes
207. #KyleTalksAgtech: Recession-Proofing your CEA Business w. Tobias Peggs

On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Tobias Peggs, CEO at Square Roots indoor farms. With a unique... more

22 Nov 2022 · 48 minutes
206. #KyleTalksAgtech: Talking CEA Shop with O.G (Original Grower) Jennifer Waxman

Jennifer Waxman has been growing hydroponically for over 20 years and understands what it takes to grow quality produce. On... more

08 Nov 2022 · 37 minutes
205. #KyleTalksAgtech: An Honest Look at Strawberry Vertical Farm Production w. Alexandre Van Deun

Growing strawberries in a vertical farm is hard. How do you pollinate? Can you automate your facility with robotics? Can... more

01 Nov 2022 · 43 minutes
204. #KyleTalksAgtech: BioPharma Solutions via Vertical Farming w. Jacob Eisenberg

Jacob Eisenberg is the Director of BioPharma Solutions at OnePointOne, a vertical farming technology company specializing in high tech aeroponic... more

19 Oct 2022 · 39 minutes
203. #KyleTalksAgtech: The CEA Water Episode w. Kyle Lisabeth

"Growing food hydroponically will save 99.999% water compared to conventional farming!" We've all heard this line, and while hydroponically growing... more

06 Oct 2022 · 31 minutes
202. #KyleTalksAgtech: The Evolution of CEA and the state of the industry w. Paul Brentlinger

Paul Brentlinger is the second generation owner of CropKing. Being raised in an environment where hydroponics was a constant, Paul... more

21 Sep 2022 · 44 minutes
201. #KyleTalksAgtech: Talking CEA Shop with O.G (Original Grower) Armando Suarez

Armando Suarez is one of the first graduates of the University of Arizona's CEA program. On this episode of CropTalk... more

08 Sep 2022 · 47 minutes
200! #KyleTalksAgtech: Defining Impact Strategy within CEA w. Rebekah Moses

Rebekah Moses is their VP of Impact Strategy at Iron Ox. With a background of over 5 years at Impossible... more

23 Aug 2022 · 35 minutes
199. #KyleTalksAgtech: Vertical Farms assisting the Collective w. David Farquhar

David Farquhar is the CEO at Intelligent Growth Solutions Limited (IGS). With a mission to engineer sustainable solutions to enhance... more

03 Aug 2022 · 33 minutes
198. #KyleTalksAgtech: Pioneering Vertical Farming in Latin America at Agrourbana w. Cristián Sjögren & Pablo Bunster

Cristián Sjögren & Pablo Bunster are the founders of Agrourbana, the very FIRST vertical farm in Latin America. With backgrounds... more

13 Jul 2022 · 50 minutes
197. #KyleTalksAgtech: Europe vs. USA: A Market Comparison w. Timo Bongartz

Timo Bongartz is the General Manager for the EMEA markets for Fluence. In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech we discuss... more

21 Jun 2022 · 42 minutes
196. Roundtable - What You Need to Know June 2022: Adam Greenberg (iUNU) & Chuck Tryon (Bushel Boy)

Recorded June 2022, This #KyleTalksAgtech roundtable talks about the current pain points the CEA industry is currently facing, potential solutions... more

13 Jun 2022 · 59 minutes
195. #KyleTalksAgtech: Empowering Plant Growth Worldwide w. Art Van Rijn

What grow system is best for you? The answer is not easy and is not the same for everyone. In... more

09 Jun 2022 · 45 minutes
194. #KyleTalksAgtech: Electrical Installation Success & Rebates for your Grow w. Christopher Hinshaw

How can I ensure my electrical installation is done properly for my grow? How can I maximize the rebates I... more

02 Jun 2022 · 43 minutes
193. #KyleTalksAgtech: From Venture Firms to Vertical Farms w. Arama Kukutai

"How often do you get the chance to be a part of a multi-generational shift in the way in which... more

26 May 2022 · 33 minutes
192. #KyleTalksAgtech: The Science and Benefits of Nanobubbles w. Warren Russell

Nanobubbles are one of the many ways to improve the overall enviroment of your grow operations water. But what exactly... more

19 May 2022 · 30 minutes
191. #KyleTalksAgtech: Vertical Farming Framing - View from the Helm of AeroFarms w. Marc Oshima

Marc Oshima is the Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms. In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech, I speak with... more

12 May 2022 · 31 minutes
190. #KyleTalksAgtech: Indoor Farming Brokerage w. Eric Levesque

Eric Levesque, Co-Founder of Cultivatd want to help Indoor Farmers launch with success via the proper partners. On this episode... more

05 May 2022 · 24 minutes
189. #KyleTalksAgtech: Accelerating the development, advancement & efficiency of indoor farming at CEA 4.0 w. Jonathan Martin

Jonathan Martin is the director of CEA 4.0, a fully virtual conference focused on indoor farming. On this episode of... more

28 Apr 2022 · 28 minutes
188. #KyleTalksAgtech: The Dr. is in! The HVAC Conversation w. Nadia Sabeh

  The Dr. is in! On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with HVAC extraordinaire Nadia Sabeh all about,... more

21 Apr 2022 · 56 minutes
187. #KyleTalksAgtech: Real Estate and Infrastructure Strategy in CEA w. Rick Drescher

As controlled environment agriculture operations begin expanding across the country, what are some of the most important factors to consider... more

14 Apr 2022 · 56 minutes
186. #KyleTalksAgtech: Automation, Markets and Mechanical Wizards w. Eric Highfield

Will the controlled ag winners embrace high level automation? According to Eric Highfield of High Yield Horticulture, the answer is... more

07 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
185. #KyleTalksAgtech: Challenges to overcome in CEA w. Murat Kucira

Murat Kacira is the Professor and Director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) at The University of Arizona. On... more

31 Mar 2022 · 38 minutes
184. #KyleTalksAgtech: Using data to reduce waste in CEA w. Kylie Horomia

How can we contiunally improve revenue and decrease waste in controlled ag? DATA OF COURSE! But is the answer collecting... more

24 Mar 2022 · 45 minutes
183. #KyleTalksAgtech: A review of Indoor Ag Con & passion in CEA w. Erika Summer

On this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech Erika Summers and I talk about the recent Indoor Ag Con event and our... more

17 Mar 2022 · 48 minutes
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Murat Kacira is the Professor and Director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) at The University of Arizona. On this week's... more