All posts by Keith Agoada

Market linkage is about connecting farmers and producers more directly with markets. It’s about connecting aggregators more directly with upstream markets as well. And for us, it’s about connecting the end consumer all the way back to the source of production.

A food certification, especially the “organic” and “fair trade” one, can strengthen the quality of a product and increase its sales. On a different note, today we see a whole new game: the power of validated stories.

At its core, Producers Trust is about connecting people to their supply chain. We intend to leverage this heartfelt connection to inspire a global model that will empower farmers.

Consumers rely on the certification logo on the product packaging to “trust” that this product satisfies their values and expectations as a consumer. The reality, however, which may not be known by many consumers, is that there is a trade-off between cost and oversight.

StoryBird is a technology tool with data verified on the blockchain. It powers KnowSeafood, a game changing direct-to-consumer sustainable seafood delivery box.

Facebook revolutionized the way we profile ourselves and connect with one another. By bringing us a standardized, well-designed page, we were suddenly able to present ourselves to the world in a compelling way.

In Sicily, the almonds appear wild, as if planted randomly and left in unkempt farms without irrigation or care. It seems the trees only receive attention for an occasional pruning and the yearly harvest. The almonds aren’t pushed to their productive limit, and in many cases, the trees simply aren’t harvested.

Expergreen produces dry farmed organic almonds in Sicily, Italy, a region where they naturally thrive, bees are happy, and farmers make a decent living.

Kiss the Ground is narrated by Woody Harrelson and features a collection of cultural influencers, celebrities, scientists, and entrepreneurs all sharing about the importance of soil and the solution for the future known as regenerative agriculture.