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This podcast aims to combat the misleading information about controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) by providing listeners with facts and information about the subject. If you’re interested in learning more about topics like urban farming, greenhouse growing, etc., then this is the agriculture podcast for you!
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10th Feb 2023076: The Fundamentals of Plant PropagationPropagation experts, Joe Swartz and Nick Greens, shares their knowledge of the fundamentals of plant propagation.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:31m28th Oct 2022075: Winter Farming - Growing Cool Season CropsIn this episode Nick Greens and Jake Emling, talk about growing cool season crops.Support the show27m14th Oct 2022074: Cathy Scratch - TerreplenishIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Cathy Scratch from Terreplenish. Terreplenish live active soil microbes will provide between 45 -60 lbs of plant-available nitrates through absorbing27m30th Sep 2022073: WE'RE BACK ON TRACKIn this episode Joe and Nick catch up and talk about this past summer.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens: Website:23m28th May 2022072: Rooftop FarmingIn this episode Nick Greens and Joe Swartz talk about the pros and cons of rooftop farming. More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about38m21st May 2022071: Albert Lin - VegBed VegBed was founded in 2017 by Albert Lin who wanted to create a better and easier to use growing medium for the hydroponic community. More about Albert Lin:Website: https://www.vegbed.com/More about22m21st May 2022071: Albert Lin - VegBedVegBed was founded in 2017 by Albert Lin who wanted to create a better and easier to use growing medium for the hydroponic community. More about Albert Lin:Website: https://www.vegbed.com/More about22m6th May 2022070: Common Greenhouse MistakesIn this episode Nick Greens and Jake Emling talk about the most common mistakes, when operating a greenhouse.More about Jake Emling:Website: https://www.root42harvests.com/More about Joe47m22nd Apr 2022069: Vertical Farming in the U.K.In this episode Joe and Nick interview Grahame Dunling from WorldWide Local Salads, located in the U.K.More about Grahame Dunling:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahame-dunlingMore about Joe30m15th Apr 2022068: Q&A With the GrowersIn this episode Joe and Nick answer questions about becoming a indoor grower.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick40m8th Apr 2022067: Round Table Discussions - Roberto Mesa - Kelli HagueIn this episode Nick has a round table discussion with Kelli Hague and Roberto Mesa about the microgreens industry and educating the next generation of farmers.More about Kelli Hague:Twitter:44m2nd Apr 2022066: Daniela Mosqueda - Patagonia Green LeafPatagonia Green Leaf (PGL) is a family business born in Bariloche (Argentine Patagonia) in 2013. We specialize in growing premium quality hydroponic vegetables, and selling them to supermarkets,38m25th Mar 2022065: Round Table Discussions - Mark Doherty - Damian SolomonIn this episode Joe and Nick talk with Mark Doherty and Damian Solomon about the hemp and flower industry. More about Damian Solomon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solomonkingofkings/More59m12th Mar 2022064: Microgreens EditionIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about nutrient dense farming, growing microgreens in space and an update on the indoor ag con.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:28m4th Mar 2022063: Round Table Discussions - Dr. Greenhouse - Kelley NicholsonIn this episode Joe and Nick talk with Dr. Greenhouse and Kelley Nicholson about the CEA industry.More about Dr. Greenhouse:Website: https://www.doctorgreenhouse.comMore about Kelley57m19th Feb 2022062: Round Table Discussions - Paul Brentlinger - Chris HigginsIn this episode Joe and Nick talk with Paul Brentlinger (CropKing Inc.) and Chis Higgins (Hort Americas), about the CEA industry.More about Paul Brentlinger:Website: https://cropking.com/More about1h 8m11th Feb 2022061: Different Types of Urban FarmingIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about the different types of urban farming.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens:28m4th Feb 2022060: Marius Berman - Chicago RootsIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Marius about his experience being a hydroponic store manager. Chicago Roots is Chicagolands premier horticulture supplier specializing in indoor, hydroponic,44m28th Jan 2022059: Hydroponic Store ExperienceIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about their experiences working in San Diego hydro store and shopping at Chicago Roots hydroponic store.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:41m21st Jan 2022058: Kelli Hague - Val Verde Unified School DistrictIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Kelli Hague about her program at the school.More about Kelli Hague:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kelli67533910More about Joe Swartz:Website:40m14th Jan 2022057: Tim Hammerich - The Future of Agriculture PodcastThe Future of Agriculture Podcast is with Tim Hammerich. This show explores the people, companies, and ideas shaping the future of agribusiness. If you are curious about innovations in AgTech, rural51m7th Jan 2022056: Green Bronx MachineGreen Bronx Machine is an impact driven, for-purpose organization with 501(c)(3) status rooted in the belief that we are all Amer-I-Cans! Green Bronx Machine was born via collaboration between37m31st Dec 2021055: Microgreens EditionIn this episode Joe and Nick talk about the microgreens business.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens: Website:26m31st Dec 2021055: Microgreens Edition In this episode Joe and Nick talk about the microgreens business.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens: Website:26m24th Dec 2021054: Kyle Barnett - CarbonBookKyle started his career as a grower in both aquaponic and hydroponic operations focusing on leafy greens and lettuce production. After joining the BrightFarms greenhouse team in 2015, he was promoted47m17th Dec 2021053: Hydroponically Grown Tomatoes Part 2In this Part 2 episode Joe and Nick will explain about hydroponically grown tomatoes one of the most common methods used for tomato farming, the Dutch Bucket method.More about Joe Swartz:Website:41m10th Dec 2021052: Hydroponically Grown Tomatoes Part 1In this episode Joe and Nick will explain about hydroponically grown tomatoes one of the most common methods used for tomato farming, the Dutch Bucket method.More about Joe Swartz:Website:42m3rd Dec 2021051: One Year Anniversary ShowIn this episode Joe and Nick reflect on past guest, like Vijay Rapaka, Jenn Frymark, Dan Ovadya and much more...More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:52m26th Nov 2021050: Understanding Plant Nutrients Part 2In this episode Joe and Nick talk about plant nutrients, NPK, and source water.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens:31m12th Nov 2021049: Understanding Plant Nutrients Part 1In this episode Joe and Nick talk about plant nutrients, NPK, and source water.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens:30m12th Nov 2021049: Understanding Plant Nutrients Part 1 In this episode Joe and Nick talk about plant nutrients, NPK, and source water.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens:30m29th Oct 2021048: Joe Swartz ReturnsJoe Swartz returns from a trip from California, were he was training at AmHydro semiars. Support the show40m22nd Oct 2021047: Microgreens EditionIn this episode Nick Greens interviews Garfield Produce head grow Shanquell London, Simple Greens Co Josh Peckler and Emerald Gardens Roberto Meza, about the microgreens industry.Support the show38m15th Oct 2021046: The Assistant - Josh PeklerJoe and Nick interviewed Josh, the new Polygreens Podcast assistant, about the start in his growing journey.More about Josh Pekler:Email: simplegreensco@gmail.com More about Joe Swartz:Website:1h 2m1st Oct 2021045: Dr. Neil Mattson - Cornell UniversityNeil Mattson is an Professor and Greenhouse Extension Specialist at Cornell University. He has an appointment in research, extension, and teaching. He researchers strategies to optimize floriculture51m25th Sep 2021044: Kelley Nicholson - AutogrowAutomation & Control systems for greenhouses, WAREHOUSES, and grow rooms. Autogrow is your trusted provider of automation and control solutions to grow any crop and manage it from57m17th Sep 2021043: Mark Dougherty - Operations ExecutiveEntrepreneurial and innovative Operations Executive in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry with documented excellence designing, building, and managing day-to-day operations for57m10th Sep 2021042: Greenhouse TypesChoosing the right one for your growing operation ensures the utmost success. In this episode, we’ll cover 3 greenhouse types and each one’s pros and cons so you can select the ideal one for your39m3rd Sep 2021041: How to Become a GrowerGrowers require ongoing education to stay aware of quick-moving developments in technology.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about38m27th Aug 2021040: Roberto Meza - Emerald Gardens MicrogreensMicrogreens are growing in popularity because of their unbeatable health benefits and nutrition-packed capabilities. In this podcast, we’ll cover what you can expect when starting a microgreens38m20th Aug 2021039: Christina Johnson - NASA Postdoctoral ProgramChristina M. Johnson is a plant biologist with her mind fixed in space. In April of 2010 she watched her plants blast into orbit on the Space Shuttle Discovery. She spent the next several years37m13th Aug 2021038: Hydroponics vs SoilIn this episode Joe and Nick will cover the differences between hydroponics vs soil growing and the advantages of hydroponics growing.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:52m13th Aug 2021038: Hydroponics vs Soil In this episode Joe and Nick will cover the differences between hydroponics vs soil growing and the advantages of hydroponics growing.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:52m6th Aug 2021037: Good Design is Goal-BasedIn this episode Joe and Nick give you examples of industry goals and helping you understand the design process. More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:49m30th Jul 2021036: Dr. Nadia Sabeh - Dr. Greenhouse Inc.Dr. Nadia Sabeh (A.K.A. “Dr. Greenhouse”) is President and Founder of Dr. Greenhouse, Inc., an agricultural and mechanical engineering firm located in Sacramento, CA that specializes in the design of50m23rd Jul 2021035: Microgreens Edition In this episode Nick interviews Roberto Meza and Donnie Greens about the microgreens business.More about Donnie Greens:Website: https://donnygreens.com/More about Roberto Meza:Website:35m23rd Jul 2021035: Microgreens EditionIn this episode Nick interviews Roberto Meza and Donnie Greens about the microgreens business.More about Donnie Greens:Website: https://donnygreens.com/More about Roberto Meza:Website:35m16th Jul 2021034: Vijay Rapaka - Oasis CompanyIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Vijay Rapaka, experienced technical professional, passionate and motivated to deliver commercial value through research and innovation. Skilled in Research and48m9th Jul 2021033: Bringing Water and Technology TogetherIn this episode Joe and Nick give updates on the hydroponic industry and talk about growing food indoors. More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:56m2nd Jul 2021032: Mark Thomas - Garfield Produce CompanyMark's background in operations and finance, mixed with his entrepreneurial spirit, makes him a dynamic leader. He always takes the time to get to know both his employees and customers, adding a1h 2m18th Jun 2021031: Richard Vollebregt - Cravo Equipment Ltd. (Part 2)In this episode Joe and Nick continue interviewing Richard Vollebregt, President & CEO of Cravo Equipment Ltd, a company that develops retractable roof production systems to enhance berry, cherry,29m11th Jun 2021030: Richard Vollebregt - Cravo Equipment Ltd. (Part 1)In this episode Joe and Nick interview Richard Vollebregt, President & CEO of Cravo Equipment Ltd, a company that develops retractable roof production systems to enhance berry, cherry, cannabis and29m4th Jun 2021029: Standing on Hydroponic Giants ShouldersMore about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter:27m28th May 2021028: Jake Emling - Root 42 HarvestJake attended Michigan State University where he earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in horticulture. He has nine years of experience across a variety of specialties including agriculture,30m21st May 2021027: Alex McMeekin - Riverside GrowersIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Alex McMeekin a grower in Canada.More about Alex McMeekinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmeekin-15bbb190/More about Joe Swartz:Website:35m14th May 2021026: Gene Giacomelli - University of ArizonaGene Giacomelli is a Professor in Biosystems Engineering for interdisciplinary education, research and outreach program for greenhouse and other advanced technology systems. He received a Ph.D. in56m7th May 2021025: Julie Gilbert-Vijverberg - G&V Greenhouse SolutionsG&V Greenhouse Solutions has been meeting customer needs all over the world for 16 years. They are focused on providing greenhouse structures, greenhouse construction greenhouse project supervision,50m30th Apr 2021024: Dr. Murat Kacira - University of ArizonaMurat Kacira is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and also a faculty member in Controlled Environment Agriculture Center program at The University of Arizona.42m23rd Apr 2021023: Stephen Ritz - Green Bronx MachineIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Stephen Ritz about urban farming and growing food in classrooms. Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx educator who believes that students shouldn’t have to leave their38m16th Apr 2021022: Jenn Frymark - Gotham Greens In this episode Joe and Nick interview Jenn Frymark from Gotham Greens.Green produce starts with green decisions. Gotham Greens indoor farming facilities are sun (and wind) powered, and climate46m16th Apr 2021022: Jenn Frymark - Gotham GreensIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Jenn Frymark from Gotham Greens.Green produce starts with green decisions. Gotham Greens indoor farming facilities are sun (and wind) powered, and climate46m9th Apr 2021021: Dan Ovadya - FloraGenDan Ovadya stumbled into his career passion growing super sweet Chandler strawberries in low tech greenhouses on the Israel-Jordan border in 1991. That dusty summer was the start of his journey into53m2nd Apr 2021020: Growers Talk 04/02/2021In this episode Joe and Nick discuss vertical farming, hydroponics and much more.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens:42m26th Mar 2021019: Grahame Dunling - WorldWide Local SaladsIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Grahame Dunling about his extensive career in vertical farming. Vertical farming allows us to grow healthy, accessible foods within a few acres of land, close1h19th Mar 2021018: Jamey Agathen - Grow Strong IndustriesGrow Strong Industries’ mission is to help humanity thrive by enabling all people to grow indoors effortlessly. Since they founded in 2002, Grow Strong Industries has grown by leaps and bounds. From27m19th Mar 2021018: Jamey Agathen - Grow Strong Industries Grow Strong Industries’ mission is to help humanity thrive by enabling all people to grow indoors effortlessly. Since they founded in 2002, Grow Strong Industries has grown by leaps and bounds. From27m12th Mar 2021017: Nicola Kerslake - Contain Inc.Nicola Kerslake founded Contain Inc, a fintech platform for indoor agriculture, that aids indoor farmers in finding lease funding for their projects. They're backed by Techstars' Farm to Fork33m5th Mar 2021016: Dr. Gary Stutte - SynrgeIn this Podcast Joe and Nick interview Dr. Gary Stutte about growing food in space.During the past ten years, Dr. Gary Stutte has worked at Kennedy Space Center in Dynamac's plant Research Group to47m26th Feb 2021015: Glenn Behrman - CEA AdvisorsIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Glenn Behrman about his career in the vertical farming industry. More about Glenn Behrman:Website: http://www.growtainers.com/Although Glenn been involved40m19th Feb 2021014: Jenny Harris - AM HydroIn this episode Joe and Nick interview Jenny Harris from AM Hydro.When Jenny isn’t in the greenhouse, she can be found talking to customers or immersed in a spreadsheet. Jenny loves seeing ‘fields of36m12th Feb 2021013: Selecting the Right Growing MediumIn this episode Joe and Nick will discuss the right growing medium for greenhouse and indoor hydroponic farming.More about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter:31m5th Feb 2021012: Q&A With the GrowersSupport the show38m29th Jan 2021011: Patrick Kelly - Produce Industry PodcastIn this Podcast will interview Patrick Kelly from the Produce Industry Podcast. The Produce Industry is very complex and covers A to Z literally Asparagus through Zucchini. More about Joe31m22nd Jan 2021010: Hydroponic Nutrient SolutionWhen it comes to hydroponic nutrient solution, there are various opinions saying it’s better to use carbon filter water while others claim it’s best to use reverse osmosis water. When it comes to28m15th Jan 2021009: Hydroponic ConsultantHydroponics is a growing method for beginners and experts alike. This innovative farming system provides users with more controlled environments to grow their crops all-year-round. In this podcast,22m8th Jan 2021008: CO2 GroCO2 from a gas tank and water from the facility source are plugged into the Aqueous CO2 Infusion System, which comes as an in-situ system or can be integrated into booms. The CO2 completely dissolves35m8th Jan 2021008: CO2 Gro CO2 from a gas tank and water from the facility source are plugged into the Aqueous CO2 Infusion System, which comes as an in-situ system or can be integrated into booms. The CO2 completely dissolves35m1st Jan 2021007: Jim PantaleoOver the past six years, Jim Pantaleo has been a large-scale, commercial operator/indoor farmer, speaker, writer, business developer, investigative C-level start-up team member, plant science nerd,31m25th Dec 2020006: Hydroponic Growing SystemsLearn facts about hydroponic growing systems built out of plastic and metal, it runs on a couple of water pumps and some timers. Support the show36m18th Dec 2020005: Charlie McKenzie - CropWalkCharlie is a father of two, husband, horticulturist, biocontrol advisor, friend and Georgia Bulldawg. He is the Director of Partnership and Co-founder of CropWalk, a pest, disease and production35m11th Dec 2020004: Pest ControlIn this Podcast, we’re going to discuss on using biological pest control or using none at all .Support the show38m4th Dec 2020003: Greenhouse StructuresThis podcast will cover these questions and more:What is the budget for your greenhouse project?Does the land have sufficient exposure to natural light?What kind of crop will you be growing?Support48m27th Nov 2020002: Urban FarmingLearn about Urban Farming and the technologies fueling this industry. We also talk about the brief history on hydroponics.Support the show53m20th Nov 2020001: Greenhouse Tips 11/20/2020Our new podcast called Polygreens with Joe Swartz from AmHydro and Nick Greens from Nick Greens Grow Team bring agriculture and technology together in educational episodes. With this episode you'll29m