AppHarvest Was Touted As Appalachia’s Future. What Happened?
Feb 14, 2024 — AppHarvest got a lot of attention — from national media, politicians and investors. But then, last year, the company filed for bankruptcy. Austyn Gaffney recently reported on AppHarvest’s downfall in a story for Grist and Louisville Public Media. Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with Gaffney to learn more.
Workers allege ‘nightmare’ conditions at Kentucky startup JD …
Aug 13, 2024 — CNN — As a venture capitalist, JD Vance repeatedly touted his guiding principles for investing in a company: A business should not only turn a profit, it should also help American communities....
Iowa corn harvest nears its end, state reports. How much is left?
9 hours ago — Corn harvest in Iowa is four days ahead of last year’s harvest and nearly two weeks ahead of the average harvest schedule, according to the latest Iowa crop progress and condition report. The ...
The Latest News on AppHarvest Filing for Bankruptcy, and What’s …
Aug 9, 2023 — The Latest News on AppHarvest Filing for Bankruptcy, and What’s Next for the CEA Market. By Brian D. Sparks | August 9, 2023. AppHarvest has become a familiar name and brand to the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industry since the company harvested its first crop of tomatoes in early 2021. Founder and CEO Jonathan Webb saw a need to ...
As the Wizard of Yield, Ken Ferrie Reveals His Secrets on ... - AgWeb
Oct 18, 2024 — With harvest in full swing, "Unscripted" welcomes agronomic expert Ken Ferrie who explains what he’s seeing in the fields of Illinois. Forecasts call for record-breaking corn and soybean yields...
Indoor farming company backed by Martha Stewart files for …
Jul 24, 2023 — MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — AppHarvest, a Kentucky-based indoor farming company that was backed by Martha Stewart when it began shipping tomatoes in early 2021, has filed for bankruptcy, officials announced on Monday.
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AppHarvest promised Kentucky green jobs. It delivered 'hell on …
Nov 16, 2023 — The inside story of how AppHarvest's indoor farming scheme imploded — and took its blue-collar workforce down with it. Grist / Amelia K. Bates. Austyn Gaffney. Published. Nov 16, 2023. Topic ...
A celebrated startup promised Kentuckians green jobs. It gave …
Nov 16, 2023 — The celebrated startup’s demise also highlights the dangers of expanding and relying on high-tech, indoor agricultural schemes that promise shortcuts to making farming more climate-friendly. AppHarvest. A worker wearing an AppHarvest-branded mask stands in a greenhouse in Morehead, Kentucky.
NewsNation to debut “Harvest” two-hour special celebrating …
Nov 18, 2022 — (NewsNation) — As families across the nation prepare for the holidays, NewsNation Documentaries today announced the premiere of “Harvest,” a two-hour documentary dedicated to the American farmer that will air Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 24 from 8 pm -10 pm ET/7 pm – 9 pm CT.