by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jan 26, 2024 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Best Practice, Industry Analysis, Insights, Research Paper
Publication Profile The following is a profile of a book chapter by Dr. Eric W. Stein on the Digital Transformation of Agriculture. Citation Source: Stein, Eric W. “The Digital Transformation of Agriculture: Industry 4.0 Advances in Hydroponic Vertical Farms and...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2024 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Best Practice, Case, Executive Summary, Insights, Research Paper
Publication Profile – Case Study The following is an excerpt of a book chapter by Dr. Eric W. Stein on the Digital Transformation of Agriculture. This excerpt features a case study of Zordi, Inc. , which is a greenhouse farm in New Jersey that uses robots and...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | May 7, 2023 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Insights, Strategy
Thinking of starting a farm? You are not alone. Farms offer an opportunity to connect with nature, work with your hands as well as your mind, and serve your community by providing fresh and nutritious food. To be successful, however, requires a plan. There are two...
by Erika Summers | Apr 18, 2023 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Best Practice, Guest Post
by Erika Summers, Guest Industry Expert So, you want to build a vertical farm or are thinking about it?In an industry sometimes referred to as the “wild west” of agriculture, once you have decided to commit to building an indoor farm, planning and implementation can...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jul 7, 2021 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Industry Analysis, Insights
Introduction Indoor farming is a rapidly growing industry, and it makes sense that California is fully embracing it. Plenty Inc. and Iron Ox are indicative of companies that have utilized California’s access to resources and technology to set themselves up for future...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Jun 15, 2021 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Industry Analysis, Insights
Introduction New York City (NYC) and the state of New York are becoming hot spots in the field of vertical farming. A few of its big players like Gotham Greens, Square Roots, and Farm.One have positioned themselves in this industry due to the boundless opportunities...