🌿 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

Nona Yehia, CEO and co-founder of Vertical Harvest, discusses the intersection of food justice, inclusive employment, and vertical farming.

Nona Yehia: Vertical Harvest’s Vision for Inclusive Growth in Vertical Farming

Nona Yehia, CEO and co-founder of Vertical Harvest, discusses the intersection of food justice, inclusive employment, and vertical farming.

  • 5th July 2025
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Qiana Mickie reflects on her upbringing in New York City and how it inspired her urban agriculture and food justice advocacy.

Qiana Mickie: Championing Food Justice Through Urban Ag in NYC

Qiana Mickie reflects on her upbringing in New York City and how it inspired her urban agriculture and food justice.

  • 5th July 2025
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Jessica Staha shares insights on her transition from molecular biology to leading LPC Naturals as CEO.

Jessica Staha on Microbial Innovation and Leading in CEA

Jessica Staha shares insights on her transition from molecular biology to leading LPC Naturals as CEO.

  • 5th July 2025
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Mary Kathryn Scala, Co-founder of Freight to Plate, leads a modular farming initiative focused on reshaping local food production through vertical container farms.

Mary Kathryn Scala on Local Food Supply and Modular Farm Solutions

Mary Kathryn Scala, Co-founder of Freight to Plate, leads a modular farming initiative focused on reshaping local food production through.

  • 28th June 2025
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Lotte van Rijn, General Manager at Certhon, grew up in the Westland region of the Netherlands and has been immersed in the greenhouse industry since childhood.

Lotte van Rijn on Greenhouse Innovation, Robotics, and Global Food Systems at Certhon

Lotte van Rijn, General Manager at Certhon, grew up in the Westland region of the Netherlands and has been immersed.

  • 28th June 2025
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