🌿 Vertical Farming Podcast – Voices from the Future of Farming

The Vertical Farming Podcast, powered by iGrow News, brings you in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, operators, and experts shaping the world of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).

Each episode features candid interviews and behind-the-scenes insights from those building the farms—and technologies—of tomorrow.

Harry Duran is a seasoned media entrepreneur and podcasting expert with a rich background in digital content creation and marketing.
Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast & CEO AgTech Media Group LLC

🎙️ Hosted by Harry Duran

Since 2020, host Harry Duran has interviewed more than 100 voices across the vertical farming ecosystem—from early-stage founders to CEOs of global AgTech firms.

“We’re capturing the real stories behind the headlines—what it takes to launch, operate, and scale in one of the most capital- and tech-intensive sectors in food production.”

Harry Duran
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🔍 What to Expect In Each Vertical Farming Podcast Episodes

Each episode offers:

  • Deep dives into startup journeys, funding challenges, and technical operations
  • Insights from hardware developers, AI engineers, and crop scientists
  • Case studies on business models, international expansion, and crop selection
  • Honest reflections on what works—and what doesn’t—in vertical farming

Latest Vertical Farming Podcast Episodes

Andy Seckinger, Sales Director at United Grants of America, joined the Vertical Farming Podcast to discuss sales, grants, and farming.

Andy Seckinger Highlights Importance of Trust and Support in Ag Grants

Andy Seckinger, Sales Director at United Grants of America, joined the Vertical Farming Podcast to discuss sales, grants, and farming.

  • 16th August 2025
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Alex Tyink, President of Fork Farms, believes fresh food access is a fundamental right and a vehicle for social change.

Alex Tyink on Scaling Fork Farms and Addressing Food Access Through AgTech

Alex Tyink, President of Fork Farms, believes fresh food access is a fundamental right and a vehicle for social change.

  • 9th August 2025
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Christine Zimmermann-Loessl leads the Association for Vertical Farming, an international nonprofit advocating for vertical farming.

Christine Zimmermann-Loessl on AVF’s Mission to Unite Vertical Farming Through Collaboration

Christine Zimmermann-Loessl leads the Association for Vertical Farming, an international nonprofit advocating for vertical farming.

  • 9th August 2025
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Marcus Comaschi leads R&D at Gyroplant, developing reusable superstructures to replace traditional substrates.

Marcus Comaschi on Gyroplant’s Push for Substrate-Free Innovation

Marcus Comaschi leads R&D at Gyroplant, developing reusable superstructures to replace traditional substrates.

  • 9th August 2025
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Dr. Isaac Berzin is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Vaxa Life, focused on algae-based food and feed technologies.

Dr. Isaac Berzin: Algae Innovation and the Future of Sustainable Nutrition

Dr. Isaac Berzin is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Vaxa Life, focused on algae-based food and feed technologies.

  • 2nd August 2025
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