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Earth911 Podcast: Cloud-based Vertical Farming With Babylon Micro-Farms
Our guest is Alexander Olesen, CEO and founder of Babylon Micro-Farms. The Richmond, Va.-based company has developed a hydroponics-based approach to growing produce in enclosed compact systems — about the size of a large vending machine — that can be managed remotely. The system produces as much produce in 15 square feet of space as 2,000 square feet of traditional farmland. The company describes its product as a “cloud-based vertical farm” that provides expert cultivation advice and cues about when to harvest. The Babylon Micro-Farms system can help grocers, restaurants, and communities to plant, grow, and harvest produce within yards of where it will be purchased or consumed.
Babylon Selected to Participate in Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 16 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program assists companies in the Commonwealth that are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. To participate, each business must meet both quantitative and qualitative selection criteria, and participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growing export sales. To date, 393 Virginia companies have been accepted to participate in the VALET program.
Grit Daily Names Babylon Micro-Farms A – Startup To Watch – In 2022!
Grit Daily Names Babylon Micro-Farms A “Startup To Watch” In 2022!
Babylon Featured in Made In Virginia CBS
Babylon MicroFarms – Made In Virginia – Virginia This Morning – CBS6
Babylon Partners With GROWFOAM®
GROWFOAM®, a premiere plant growth medium has partnered with Babylon to bring their safe, sustainable, and fully compostable solution to indoor Micro-Farms. Over the past 8 months Babylon have done extensive in-house growth tests and customer network tests. Feedback during the customer trials has been overwhelmingly positive.
Solar Impulse Foundation Names Babylon Micro-Farm As Top 1000 Sustainable Solution
Babylon Micro-Farms has received the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label, rewarding profitable solutions to protect the environment. Babylon Micro-Farms, the world's easiest-to-use indoor hydroponic micro-farm was attributed the “Solar Impulse Efficient...
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Babylon Selected to Participate in Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 16 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program assists companies in the Commonwealth that are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. To participate, each business must meet both quantitative and qualitative selection criteria, and participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growing export sales. To date, 393 Virginia companies have been accepted to participate in the VALET program.
Babylon Featured in Made In Virginia CBS
Babylon MicroFarms – Made In Virginia – Virginia This Morning – CBS6
Babylon Partners With GROWFOAM®
GROWFOAM®, a premiere plant growth medium has partnered with Babylon to bring their safe, sustainable, and fully compostable solution to indoor Micro-Farms. Over the past 8 months Babylon have done extensive in-house growth tests and customer network tests. Feedback during the customer trials has been overwhelmingly positive.
Improving Health Through Innovations in Vertical Farming
Vertical farming is changing the world one crop...
Gardening: Benefits of indoor plants include improved air quality and work efficiency
BY Mike Hogan Special to The Columbus Dispatch...
BABYLON MICRO-FARMS PARTNERS WITH ARAMARK AND TOP SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES; INCREASING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN A HEALTHY WAY
Six Micro Farms Installed Across Virginia...
Harvest Highlights
Babylon Micro-Farms: Empowering Healthcare Systems To Get Healthier
At Centra Health’s Lynchburg General Hospital, Tim Schoonmaker says his mission is “partnering with you to live your best life.” To that end, Lynchburg General has implemented a state-of-the-art micro-farm system from Babylon Micro-Farms right inside their food...
Better Living for Seniors with Babylon Micro-Farms
“We have the best dining service directors but not good farmers.” So says Bob Raymond, Vice President of Procurement and Dining Services for Commonwealth Senior Living. This simple but brief sentiment serves as a clear explanation for why Commonwealth Senior Living...
Micro-Farms: Reaching Higher in Higher Education
According to the Food and Drug Administration, 40% of produce is lost before consumption. In addition, half of the nutrients in that produce is lost on the 1500 miles from farm to table. There’s got to be a better way to cut the carbon footprint, provide sustainable...