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For the growers and insurers, Aerobotics offers tree and yield insights for farmers’ success and health of their land, as well as detailed data for crop insurers.

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To rid crops of any pests, Rootwave developed a way to use electric “zaps” instead of using any chemicals. The company has taken a new look at technology and agriculture, and the process is safe for the user and the environment.

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You don’t have to be a huge farming company to get your product on a wide market. Wefarm developed a platform for the many small-scale farmers to create a community where they sell and get advice from their peers. It is available through a mobile app and a SMS service, and it's free to use.

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This company’s goal is to change the way farmers look at sustainable ways to feed their animals — through insects. Entocycle found not only are insects high in protein, but they save on materials and time compared to other sources of animal feed.

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In an effort to reduce the wasted produce that goes bad, and without further harm to the planet, this company developed a way to extend the shelf life for food supply chains. Depending on the type of produce, Hazel has developed different natural formulas to ensure the delay of the ripening process, which leads to spoiled food.

18. In North Dakota, we can forget that even in our biggest city, the nearest farmland can be found just 10 minutes from the busiest part of town. Not having direct access to produce in a place where it's in high demand can cause harm to the environment through transportation, packing and other distribution processes. Using climate controlled environments, Infarm can create urban farms anywhere and provide communities with fresh produce. 19. This unique company took a look at the waste from packaging perishable foods and found a new, less harmful way. Using the peels, seeds and pulp of different fruits and vegetables, they found that they can create an edible protection peel that consumers can’t taste, see or smell. Apeel preserves the food and extends its longevity, while not sacrificing the environment. 20.

Whether you’re a one-man job or a large team, CIBO will help with regenerative agriculture with their software. Through their data gathering, they aim to help farmland last through sustainable practices.