The Modern Acre

David Nothmann is the Chief Revenue Officer of Terramera, a cleantech leader focused on fusing AI, science and nature to create revolutionary technologies that transform how we grow food and solve other world-scale challenges. David joins the podcast to share more about his journey in the ag industry, including starting at Monsanto, investing in agtech, and his current role with Terramera. This episode was full of ag insights! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/144

Mike Machado is a California farmer, veteran, and former State Senator. He continues to own and operate his family's walnut farm in Linden, California. Mike joins us to share more about his decades-long journey in agriculture, lessons along the way, passing it to the next-generation, and continuing to innovate along the way. Mike also shares his perspective on leveraging environmental easements through California Farmland Trust as a way to protect his farmland from development. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/143

Buy our squash box here!!! Tim and Tyler are back and feeling fiery. Tune in to learn why we think there should be more action and less complaining about how much farmers make for every dollar spent and why we're trying to do something about it with our new squash boxes. We also share our thoughts on the Driscoll's and Plenty partnership and what that indicates moving forward. Lastly, Tyler explains a hot take on Halloween decorations. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/142

Arama Kukutai is a co-founder and partner at Finistere Ventures, one of the pioneering venture firms dedicated to agritech, founded in 2006. Arama has been an investor, company founder and entrepreneur in the Agribusiness sector for over 20 years. Arama joins us to talk all things agtech investing, covering what he's paying close attention to right now and if the investment space is oversaturated. Don't miss this interview with an expert in agtech! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/141

Josiah Terrell-Perica is the Director of Farmland Investing at FarmTogether, a technology-enabled farmland investment platform that provides accredited investors with direct access to farmland as an asset class. Josiah joins us to dive deep into sourcing farmland for the platform and what he looks for, including land and financial criteria, operators, and crops. We also dig into farmland as an investment and the adoption of technology on the farm. Josiah also shares his thoughts on some really interesting crops that have high-demand potential. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/140

Uri Rosenweig is the Head of Product at Trellis, a leading provider of Food System Intelligence, using AI to optimize the way millions of acres of land are transformed into consumable food. Uri brings over a decade’s experience as an agricultural innovator and expert in farm management systems and optimization. He earned his BA in economics, sociology, and political science at Bar Ilan University. Uri joins us to talk about how data and AI can transform the food supply chain and how he and the team at Trellis is scaling this technology. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/139

Nathan Gilliland is the CEO of Bellwether Coffee, a venture-backed, high-growth tech company working to positively transform the coffee industry through their flagship product, a coffee roaster. Nathan joins us to discuss how their roaster is shifting the traditional supply chain model by bringing the coffee roasting closer to the consumer, literally in the coffee shop! He also shares his background, more about the business, and what's next for Bellwether! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/138

John Kempf is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host and teacher. He is passionate about the potential of well managed agriculture ecosystems to reverse ecological degradation. John joins us to dive deep into what regenerative means and what is does not mean. We address what is overhyped, what is undervalued, and if regenerative agriculture will cure climate change. We also discuss John's background and entrepreneurial endeavors, including his company, podcast, and new book! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/137

Nate Storey is the co-founder and CSO at Plenty, a vertical farming startup on a mission to bring the freshest, cleanest, most craveable produce to people everywhere. Nate joins us to talk all things vertical farming, including the latest developments in the industry, traditional vs. indoor ag, nutrient density, and more! He also shares the founding story of Plenty and the latest in the company's high-profile journey, including their retail partnership with Albertsons. Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/136

Sequoia Price-Lazarus is the founder and CEO of Lazarus Naturals, a leading CBD manufacturer. Sequoia joins the podcast to talk all things CBD. We cover how the company started, regulatory hurdles, a saturated market, farming operations, branding, and more! Show Notes: https://themodernacre.com/135