
Welcome to CropTalk, Your favorite podcast for all things greenhouses, CEA, and AgTech! Whether you've been with us since day one or you're a brand-new listener (hi, welcome, grab a seat!), we're here to bring you insightful conversations with the people shaping the future of agriculture. Hosted by the endlessly curious Kyle Barnett, CropTalk dives into everything from growing tips and industry t... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In this episode of CropTalk, we sit down with Andrew Howell, Partner at Ascendant Partners. Andrew last joined us 101 episodes ago at episode 174 in November 2021, and he returns to test what actually holds up about getting a CEA company funded or so... more
_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> In this episode of CropTalk, we sit down with Ryan Douglas, cultivation consultant and author of Presence Is a Strategy. Ryan brings more than 25 years in commercial cultivation, starting with 15 years growing o... more
In this episode of CropTalk, we sit down with Ryan Archer, co-founder of Horizon Growers, a developer and operator of high-tech greenhouses. Ryan came into CEA in 2018 from a construction background, brought onto a project he was told only was a gree... more
In this episode of CropTalk, we sit down with Jennifer Neujahr and Ted Buis, co-founders of Next Step Solutions. Between them they bring nearly six decades in horticulture: Jennifer spent more than three decades introducing products across six contin... more
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This podcast is the bees knees! Fills a much needed niche and dives deep. If you’re involved in the ag industry or interested in getting involved, do yourself a favor and listen to every single episode. Charlie’s an awesome host with killer content across platforms. So grateful to have discovered CropTalk!
Charlie is a great host! Engaging, informative, and fun! Put on your favorite head phones, walk your crop or set your GPS, and join Charlie on a ride to experience the world of growing!
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This podcast is engaging and sooo helpful at the intersection of agriculture and business. Charlie speaks passionately and knowledgeably about the business of growing. I’m on the production team, and it has been an incredible opportunity to watch this show take shape.
As part of the production team, it's been really cool to see this show take shape. When you think "Podcast" you probably don't think "Agricultural industry," but Charlie and his team are going places with this one.
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This show centers on controlled environment agriculture, greenhouse technology, and agtech business strategy. Conversations span high‑tech propagation, scale‑up challenges, capital and investment trends in the sector, and practical leadership insights for running and growing CEA operations. Notable throughlines include the balance between cutting‑edge innovation and operability, the role of data, automation and forecasting, and the importance of collaboration among growers, startups, investors, and retailers. A recurring strength is featuring operators, growers, and investors who share actionable lessons, real-world constraints, and visions for regional, sustainable production. Listeners can expect deep dives, pragmatic takeaways, and a str... more
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Recent guests on CropTalk include:
1. Ryan Douglas
2. Ryan Archer
3. Jennifer Neujahr
4. Ted Buis
5. Pieter Slaman
6. Tim Van Hissenhoven
7. Rachael Warner
8. Dirk Aleven
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