42 episodes

Croptastic explores the global future of agriculture and food with guests from the technology, agricultural, and food supply chain industries. The podcast hosted by InnerPlant CEO and co-founder Shely Aronov.

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Croptastic explores the global future of agriculture and food with guests from the technology, agricultural, and food supply chain industries. The podcast hosted by InnerPlant CEO and co-founder Shely Aronov.

    Episode 42: Charles C. Mann

    Episode 42: Charles C. Mann

    This is a particularly exciting episode as we’re joined by Charles C. Mann, the New York Times bestselling author of “1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus,” and “1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created.” Charles shares insights with us about his more recent book, “The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow’s World,” and chats with Shely about the lessons the story of Norman Borlaug and William Vogt have for the future of agriculture.
     

    • 35 min
    Episode 41: Laura Wood

    Episode 41: Laura Wood

    In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Wood, an environmental and agricultural lobbyist who works on behalf of clients like IPSA, the Independent Professional Seed Association. Laura previously led federal affairs for Syngenta and Indigo Ag. She shares with Shely some of the ins and outs of lobbying, as well as tips for how startups can engage in the process and help shape the future of agriculture.

    • 24 min
    Episode 40: Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft

    Episode 40: Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft

    On this very special space episode, we’re joined by guest co-host Reza Bloomer, InnerPlant’s Director of Business Development, and Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft, Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland, founding Director of the Harvest Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, founding Director of NASA Acres, and immediate past co-founding Director of NASA Harvest. Harvest and Acres are, respectively, NASA's global and US-focused food security and agriculture programs. Our guests join us today to talk about the state of satellite-based earth observation and where the technology fits in the future of agriculture. Our guests join us today to talk about the state of satellite-based earth observation and where the technology fits in the future of agriculture.

    • 36 min
    Episode39: Matt Turecek

    Episode39: Matt Turecek

    First-generation Kansas farmer Matt Turecek of DY Farms joins the podcast this episode. Matt shares his story with Shely and gives his take on farming, agtech, and the future of agriculture. 

    • 26 min
    Episode 38: Bryan Thompson

    Episode 38: Bryan Thompson

    Bryan Thompson, a sixth-generation farmer in Central Ohio, joins the podcast today to talk with Shely about the changes on the farm over the last few decades and what we might see in the future.

    • 21 min
    Episode 37: Dr. Pamela Ronald

    Episode 37: Dr. Pamela Ronald

    This episode we’re joined by Dr. Pamela Ronald, a professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and the Genome Center at the University of California, Davis and a member of the Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Ronald recently received the VinFuture Prize Award - for her breakthroughs in high-yield stress-tolerant rice varieties. She is also the author of, “Tomorrow’s Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food.” Dr. Ronald joins Shely to talk about her work using genetics to help feed the world and the potential that genetic engineering has for the future of agriculture.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

E10Xie ,

Exciting news and stories!

Croptastic is a super fun and insightful podcast series! I really enjoy hearing the conversations farmers have as guest speakers and learning more about their daily practices. All of the episodes cover something new, such as utilizing biotechnologies for agricultural applications and discussing ways we can transform traditional approaches to improve farming yields.

Supermad about not being able to buy Superbad ,

Amazing Ag Podcast

I stumbled on this podcast to learn more about InnerPlant, but I’ve stuck around for the unique insights and guests this podcast delivers from all across the world of agriculture (and beyond). Keep ‘em coming!

sfreyria ,

Great podcast!

A new way to think about agriculture and its intersection with deep technology, I loved it!

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