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CropTalk

Kyle Barnett
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Vertical Farming
Agtech
Greenhouse Management
Little Leaf Farms
Leafy Greens
Agricultural Economics
Sustainability
Labor Challenges
Strawberries
Sustainable Agriculture
Greenhouses
Space Utilization
Strawberry Cultivation
Greenhouse Horticulture
Greenhouse Operations
Automation
Robotics
Profitability In Agriculture
Consumer Behavior

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

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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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Ryan Douglas
Author of Presence Is a Strategy, cannabis cultivation veteran
Self-employed consultant, author
Episode: 284. Presence is a Strategy w/ Ryan Douglas
Ryan Archer
Representative of Horizon Growers
Horizon Growers
Episode: 283. Building Greenhouses in the Desert: Scale, Climate, and Hard Lessons w/ Ryan Archer
Jennifer Neujahr
Co-founder of Next Step Solutions
Next Step Solutions
Episode: 282. Innovation Doesn't Sell Itself w/ Jennifer Neujahr and Ted Buis
Ted Buis
Co-founder of Next Step Solutions
Next Step Solutions
Episode: 282. Innovation Doesn't Sell Itself w/ Jennifer Neujahr and Ted Buis
Pieter Slaman
From GaaS Solutions (growing as a service) and Green Gardens in Dobrovnik
GaaS Solutions; Green Gardens
Episode: 281: The Plant Leads the Operation w/ Pieter Slaman & Tim Van Hissenhoven
Tim Van Hissenhoven
Consultant in greenhouse space, Cultivators
Cultivators
Episode: 281: The Plant Leads the Operation w/ Pieter Slaman & Tim Van Hissenhoven
Rachael Warner
Head grower at Planteva Farms, Canada
Planteva Farms
Episode: 280. Pushing the Plant: Propagation, Protocols, and Grower Collaboration w/ Rachel Warner
Dirk Aleven
CEO and founder of FoodVentures
FoodVentures
Episode: 279. Linear and Boring: The Revol Greens Turnaround w/ Dirk Aleven
David Flynn
CEO of AmplifiedAg
AmplifiedAg
Episode: 278. Scaling Lessons, Pivots, and Growing Inside Corrections w/ David Flynn

Host

Kyle Barnett
Host of the show, guiding conversations with growers, operators, and industry leaders

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Fascinating and informationally dense

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EvSmi
    United States7 years ago
  • Droppin' Growing Knowledge in your Ears

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Vande-Stouwe
    United States8 years ago
  • Let the learning begin

    Congratulations Charlie; I’m signed up.

    Great new podcast. Keep them coming

    Great new message! Keep them coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gymbag59
    Canada8 years ago
  • An Engaging Listen!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrittanyDau
    United States8 years ago
  • An Agricultural Podcast? You bet!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stephenecarter
    United States8 years ago

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Engaging host with deep industry knowledge
Great mix of technical and actionable insights for growers
Strong emphasis on practical scaling and collaboration

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#168
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Talking Points

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284. Presence is a Strategy w/ Ryan Douglas
Q: What do you see as the future role of technology in CA?
Technology will enable moving traditional outdoor crops into protected environments with less water and pesticides, but it should augment human expertise, not replace it; the focus should be on tools that improve consistency and sustainability.
284. Presence is a Strategy w/ Ryan Douglas
Q: What lesson does the 'Midnight Fire Chief' story illustrate about being present?
Being present means having a knowledgeable team on call and not overwhelming them with emergencies. A walkthrough mindset and hands-on problem solving prevent chaotic guesswork during critical incidents.
284. Presence is a Strategy w/ Ryan Douglas
Q: How should large cannabis or CA operations think about HR and presence?
HR activities should serve the operation, not distract from it. HR should be physically present in the greenhouse to understand the real work and collaborate with growers to avoid tone-deaf programs that hurt morale and efficiency.
284. Presence is a Strategy w/ Ryan Douglas
Q: What is the core argument of your book's Chapter 1 about infrastructure and presence?
Infrastructure and technology don't run the crop; presence drives performance. Having the right people paying attention and the discipline to manage timing is more important than the latest tech, and failed cases of overinvested high-tech facilities prove this.
281: The Plant Leads the Operation w/ Pieter Slaman & Tim Van Hissenhoven
Q: What does it truly mean when the plant leads the operation in practice?
It means organizing every function around the plant's needs, ensuring all teams—from growing to sanitation to harvesting—align toward preserving plant development and final product quality, and creating budgetary discipline that reflects plant-led decisions.

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What is CropTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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