Saturday, April 20, 2024

Your Seed Supplier and You


In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the importance of building a good working relationship with your seed supplier. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Arriving at the Best Price for Microgreens


In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn shares his thought process behind arriving at the most optimal price for his microgreens. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Monday, April 15, 2024

April 15 Green Energy News

Headline News:

  • “US Grid Connection Backlog, Dominated By Solar, Grows To 2.6 TW In 2023” • The grid connection backlog in the US grew by 27% year-on-year in 2023, with about 2.6 TW of generation and storage capacity now seeking interconnection. As of the end of 2023, the total capacity in the queue was more than twice the current US generating capacity of 1.28 TW. [PV Tech]

Transmission towers (Matthew Henry, Unsplash)

  • “Adani Green Records 35% Growth In Operational Capacity In FY24” • Adani Green Energy Ltd recorded a 35% increase in its operational capacity with the addition of solar and wind power projects in the financial year 2024. The company aims for growth in its renewable capacity to 45,000 MW by 2030, which is 10% of India’s renewable energy target. [NDTV Profit]
  • “How Farmers Can Thrive In The Evolving Energy Landscape” • In an era marked by climate concerns and renewable energy ambitions, the agricultural sector is at the forefront of innovation and adaptation. As the world seeks sustainable solutions to meet growing energy demands, the roles of managing agricultural land are expanding. [Farmers Weekly]
  • “Repsol Completes 637-MW Frye Solar project In Texas” • The Spanish oil and gas company Repsol completed the Frye Solar project, its largest solar plant to date in the US. The solar facility in Swisher County, Texas, has an installed capacity of 637 MW, of which 570 MW is currently operational. The project has a million solar panels. [GlobalData]
  • “A Major US State Just Achieved A Critical Milestone For Nearly Two Weeks. Why Isn’t There More News Coverage?” • California has set a benchmark for renewable energy, with wind, solar, and hydro providing 100% of the state’s energy demand on 25 out of the last 32 days. The data comes from Professor Mark Z Jacobson of Stanford University. [The Cool Down]

For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.



* This article was originally published here

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Balancing a Strict Schedule with Unpredictability


In this episode, microgreens grower Laura Patterson shares how she balances her strict microgreens schedule while maintaining flexibility to care for her kids. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here