Episode 4

S1E4: 004 Henry Gordon Smith - Exploring the Socioeconomic Divide in Agriculture

Henry Gordon Smith is a global AgTech leader, speaker and founder of Agritecture, a global leader in urban agriculture consulting services. Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he and Henry discuss the business model of vertical farming and urban agriculture. They expound on the racial and socioeconomic divide within agriculture as well as the ongoing ‘food apartheid.’ Finally, Henry speaks to upcoming events and projects he and his organization are working towards.

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Key Takeaways

00:01 – Henry shares his origin story and how he originally became interested in vertical farming and podcasting
07:52 – The biggest challenges Henry has faced as an entrepreneur and how investments have shaped the vertical farming business model
13:04 – Complex questions about vertical farming that Henry is seeking answers to
20:23 – Henry shares his definition of vertical farming and solutions he suggests for the industry
29:13 – Henry’s speaks to the mission of his company Agritecture, and some of its offerings
36:15 – Henry’s unique perspective on race, the ‘food apartheid’ and urban agriculture
42:49 – Upcoming vents Henry is launching with Agritecture
45:29 – Henry expounds on what excites him about the future of vertical farming and AgTech in general
50:25 – Where listeners can follow Henry