Through the centuries, technological advancements, from the tractor to developments in crop chemicals, have revolutionized the way we farm. Now, something new is disrupting the farming industry — and that’s big data. We take a look the new normal in one of America's oldest industries.
Guests:
- Ron LeMay is the CEO of FarmLink, a Kansas City agriculture startup that’s seen exponential growth in the last couple years.
- KCUR’sPeggy Lowe is the investigative reporter for for Harvest Public Media.
- Darcy Howe heads up theKC Rise Fund, which is looking to invest in KC companies and increase this region’s economic competitiveness in this area.