#19: Daniel Beckmann: Foodshed.io. Blockchain for food systems and agtech to bring people and food closer together.

Seeds and the City

English - September 15, 2020 04:53 - 40 minutes - 74.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
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Previous Episode: #18: Tony Hillery: Harlem Grown. Urban farming as a medium for youth education, workforce development, food justice and community engagement.

Next Episode: #20: Eric Adams: Brooklyn Borough President. Urban agriculture for health, nutrition, diet, climate and the NYC Mayors office.

What is blockchain, and how does it apply to the future of farming and a more sustainable food system? The brilliant Dr. Daniel Beckmann explains all you ever wanted to know about traceability, and how Foodshed uses agtech to reduce friction in the food supply chain. His technology makes logistics more efficient to impact food safety, food waste, competitive pricing, and bring people and food closer together. (Episode recorded pre-pandemic.)

Reach Dr. Dan & Foodshed at: www.foodshed.io ; @foodshed.io Reach Elyssa + Alina at: www.seedsandthecity.com ; [email protected] ; @seedsandthecitypodcast

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