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Robobees take flight, vanilla goes vertical, and a new IPO is on the horizon in indoor agriculture’s January

January is traditionally a quiet month in the indoor ag sector, but this one proved surprisingly perky.  We saw five…

February 3, 2025

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Canadian Agriculture Grants: 7 Funding Opportunities for Indoor Farming in 2025

In a tough VC environment, everyone is looking to stretch a dollar. For Canadian growers in the indoor agriculture space,…

January 21, 2025

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Indoor Ag Outlook: Funding Trends and 2025 Projections

In the not-so-distant past of 2020-2022, indoor farming attracted significant venture capital interest. Investors poured millions into vertical farms, as…

January 6, 2025

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Oishii’s Latest Funding Round, Bitcoin Mining and More Cannabis Woes in November 2024

Oishii’s latest funding round is announced, an indoor ag firm pivots to bitcoin mining and cannabis turns in a rough…

December 3, 2024

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Bowery Farming Closes, While Vertical Cotton Farming Gets Backing,  in October 2024

Bowery Farming closes, a vertical cotton farming startup receives seed funding, and Natures Miracle tries a new format. 1. Vertical…

November 4, 2024

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BrightFarms & Plenty Ag open new farms in September

BrightFarms and Plenty Ag’s new farms were just one of the bright spots in a busy September for CEA.  We…

October 3, 2024

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A Staple of Manufactured Housing: Champion Homes

In the evolving landscape of prefabricated housing, many new companies are making waves. Yet, one name has remained a cornerstone…

September 22, 2024

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Blending Sustainability with Practicality: The Method Homes Approach to Modular Housing

As mentioned by our previous blog on modular housing, prefabricated homes are growing in popularity. From 2021 to 2027 there…

September 18, 2024

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Atarraya: Innovating Indoor Shrimp Farming in the U.S.

Indoor shrimp farming presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially as demand for sustainable and locally produced seafood grows in the…

September 12, 2024

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CEA’s Environmental Impact Defended in August 2024

CEA’s environmental impact was reassessed this month thanks to a new academic study.  Though funding was slow, there were acquisitions…

September 8, 2024