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S1E9: 009 Andrew Carter - Distributed Farming: How Smallhold Is Growing and Networking in the Ag Space
Manage episode 273771412 series 2801152
Andrew Carter is the co-founder and CEO at Smallhold the first, and only, organic farm in NYC. Andrew is a greenhouse and vertical farming specialist, with extensive experience with baby cut greens, lettuce, basil, tomatoes, and mushroom production. Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he and Andrew discuss the intricate nature of mushroom farming, challenges that Smallhold has overcome in the wake of Covid-19 and myths and preconceived notions about mushrooms as a crop.
Special thanks to our Season 1 Sponsor
IGS – https://intelligentgrowthsolutions.com/
Key Takeaways
02:35 – Andrew expounds on his education and background in ecological design and environmental science, how he got involved in AgTech and the origin story of Smallhold
16:44 – Andrew speaks to the extent he needed to educate himself on mushrooms as a crop and early challenges he worked through with Smallhold
23:36 – Andrew discusses how he strategically expanded his container farms and the technology involved with Smallhold’s units
29:13 – Andrew breaks down Smallhold’s business model and client feedback he’s received
37:07 – Andrew debunks some of the myths and preconceived notions about mushrooms
41:15 – Andrew speaks to the growth strategy for the future of Smallhold and overcoming the challenges posed by Covid-19
49:04 – What is something that Andrew has changed his mind about recently
50:44 – Harry thanks Andrew for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can follow and connect with Andrew and Smallhold
Tweetables:
Links Mentioned:
Intelligent Growth Solutions
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This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
134 Episoden
Manage episode 273771412 series 2801152
Andrew Carter is the co-founder and CEO at Smallhold the first, and only, organic farm in NYC. Andrew is a greenhouse and vertical farming specialist, with extensive experience with baby cut greens, lettuce, basil, tomatoes, and mushroom production. Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he and Andrew discuss the intricate nature of mushroom farming, challenges that Smallhold has overcome in the wake of Covid-19 and myths and preconceived notions about mushrooms as a crop.
Special thanks to our Season 1 Sponsor
IGS – https://intelligentgrowthsolutions.com/
Key Takeaways
02:35 – Andrew expounds on his education and background in ecological design and environmental science, how he got involved in AgTech and the origin story of Smallhold
16:44 – Andrew speaks to the extent he needed to educate himself on mushrooms as a crop and early challenges he worked through with Smallhold
23:36 – Andrew discusses how he strategically expanded his container farms and the technology involved with Smallhold’s units
29:13 – Andrew breaks down Smallhold’s business model and client feedback he’s received
37:07 – Andrew debunks some of the myths and preconceived notions about mushrooms
41:15 – Andrew speaks to the growth strategy for the future of Smallhold and overcoming the challenges posed by Covid-19
49:04 – What is something that Andrew has changed his mind about recently
50:44 – Harry thanks Andrew for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can follow and connect with Andrew and Smallhold
Tweetables:
Links Mentioned:
Intelligent Growth Solutions
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
134 Episoden
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