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 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...
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Feb 19, 2021 | 1-COE Knowledge Base, Insights, Interview, Strategy
Note: I was recently interviewed by Rebekka Boekhout at VerticalFarmDaily.com regarding ways to grow the indoor farming market and industry. Below are some excerpts of our stimulating discussion. You can read the VFDaily article by clicking here....
by Eric W. Stein, Ph.D. | Dec 18, 2019 | Insights
December 18, 2019 – Lack of knowledge is one of the biggest issues in indoor agriculture, says Eric Stein, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture. “Lack of knowledge of the market place, lack of knowledge of growing, lack of...
