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Babylon Micro-Farm Co-Founders Awarded Forbes 30 Under 30
12/1/2022 - Richmond, Va Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith, co-founders of Babylon Micro-Farms, were awarded a coveted spot on Forbes 30 under 30 for social impact. The Forbes 30 under 30 list award celebrates the many breakthroughs, advancements, and achievements of...
Virginia is well-suited for controlled environment agriculture – Cardinal News
Virginia is working to be at the forefront of the fast-growing controlled environment agriculture industry. And, based on information shared at this week’s CEA Summit East, it’s in good shape to achieve this goal.
Controlled environment agriculture, or CEA, is a technology-based approach to farming. Factors like temperature, humidity, airflow, light and water are controlled to try to produce optimal conditions for growth.
Babylon Micro-Farm Wins Emerging Business of the Year at the RVA Tech Awards
Alexander Olesen and Marc Oosterhuis of Babylon Micro-Farms accepted the award for the number one Emerging Business of the Year at the 27th annual RVA Technology Awards. RVA Tech’s annual award celebrates the many breakthroughs, advancements, and outstanding technologists that are a part of the Richmond technology ecosystem.
Babylon Micro-Farms Works With VEDP And VITAL On Programs To Engage The World And Our Local Universities
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 Micro-Farms Launches Galleri, a Revolutionary New Vertical Farm
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.
The Hill Features Babylon Micro-Farms in Docuseries: Changing America
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.
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Virginia is well-suited for controlled environment agriculture – Cardinal News
Virginia is working to be at the forefront of the fast-growing controlled environment agriculture industry. And, based on information shared at this week’s CEA Summit East, it’s in good shape to achieve this goal.
Controlled environment agriculture, or CEA, is a technology-based approach to farming. Factors like temperature, humidity, airflow, light and water are controlled to try to produce optimal conditions for growth.
Babylon Micro-Farm Wins Emerging Business of the Year at the RVA Tech Awards
Alexander Olesen and Marc Oosterhuis of Babylon Micro-Farms accepted the award for the number one Emerging Business of the Year at the 27th annual RVA Technology Awards. RVA Tech’s annual award celebrates the many breakthroughs, advancements, and outstanding technologists that are a part of the Richmond technology ecosystem.
Babylon Micro-Farms Works With VEDP And VITAL On Programs To Engage The World And Our Local Universities
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 Micro-Farms Launches Galleri, a Revolutionary New Vertical Farm
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.
The Hill Features Babylon Micro-Farms in Docuseries: Changing America
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.
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...