Dirt Smart Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:12:24 -0400 https://www.dirt-smart.com en © 2026 Dirt Smart yes 5033db19-456f-5d64-87a5-0f77e8765450 Ben Bardsley episodic false Dirt Smart brings bold conversations with the farmers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and change makers who are rethinking how food is grown, how land is cared for, and how technology is shaping the future of our food systems. No fluff. No jargon. Just bold ideas, hard-earned insights, and real-world stories from real people doing the work.From soil health to ag tech, climate resilience to farm entrepreneurship, we dig into the challenges and breakthroughs shaping the future of food and the planet.If you're a grower, a builder, or just someone who gives a damn — you're in the right place.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ben Bardsley https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hhrzgwlj6rbz7l8pkeg3e8mtu7jv?.jpg Dirt Smart https://www.dirt-smart.com Ep. #16 Bullets to BX - Ben Bardsley Ep. #16 Bullets to BX - Ben Bardsley In this special episode the host of Dirt Smart sits in the interview chair and is interviewed by Dirt Smart Producer, Ty Paxton.

Ben’s story begins on his family’s 130-year-old tree fruit farm in Kent, southeast of London. It’s where he learned the rhythm of farming — the grit, the rewards, and the relentless work — from his father and grandfather. After university, he served as a decorated veteran in Afghanistan, where his life changed forever after being ambushed and shot through the torso by the Taliban.

Following a remarkable recovery, Ben returned to the family fruit business, becoming CEO and scaling it by an astonishing 1,400%. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of BX — a farm intelligence platform helping farms transform fragmented data into powerful, actionable insights.

This episode isn’t just about business success. It’s about survival, resilience, and purpose — how near-death shaped Ben’s mission to create lasting, positive impact through farming. It’s a story of grit, perseverance, and vision.

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]]> In this special episode the host of Dirt Smart sits in the interview chair and is interviewed by Dirt Smart Producer, Ty Paxton.

Ben’s story begins on his family’s 130-year-old tree fruit farm in Kent, southeast of London. It’s where he learned the rhythm of farming — the grit, the rewards, and the relentless work — from his father and grandfather. After university, he served as a decorated veteran in Afghanistan, where his life changed forever after being ambushed and shot through the torso by the Taliban.

Following a remarkable recovery, Ben returned to the family fruit business, becoming CEO and scaling it by an astonishing 1,400%. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of BX — a farm intelligence platform helping farms transform fragmented data into powerful, actionable insights.

This episode isn’t just about business success. It’s about survival, resilience, and purpose — how near-death shaped Ben’s mission to create lasting, positive impact through farming. It’s a story of grit, perseverance, and vision.

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]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-18101548 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 6002 1 16 full false Ep. #15 Retail Titan - Jason Tarry Ep. #15 Retail Titan - Jason Tarry Jason Tarry spent more than three decades inside Tesco, UK's largest retailer. He rose from graduate trainee to the CEO and he's shaped how Britain shops, eats, and thinks about value. Few leaders understand the full chain from field to fork like Jason. He knows farming, he knows food, and he knows how the smallest supply chain can ripple across an entire nation. 

Jason is now the Chairman of UK's most principled institution - the John Lewis Partnership - which own the UK's largest premium retailer, Waitrose; a business built on purpose, quality, and trust. 

In this episode we explore Jason's journey and how he rose to become the retail titan he is today. 


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]]> Jason Tarry spent more than three decades inside Tesco, UK's largest retailer. He rose from graduate trainee to the CEO and he's shaped how Britain shops, eats, and thinks about value. Few leaders understand the full chain from field to fork like Jason. He knows farming, he knows food, and he knows how the smallest supply chain can ripple across an entire nation. 

Jason is now the Chairman of UK's most principled institution - the John Lewis Partnership - which own the UK's largest premium retailer, Waitrose; a business built on purpose, quality, and trust. 

In this episode we explore Jason's journey and how he rose to become the retail titan he is today. 


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]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-18042598 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 3981 1 15 full true Ep. #14 AI Vision Queen - Jenny Lemieux Ep. #14 AI Vision Queen - Jenny Lemieux Imagine scanning every tree in your orchard - blossom to harvest - and knowing with confidence what you will grow, harvest, the amount to sell, and where to send labor. In this episode we meet the founder making this crystal ball a reality for farmers across four continents. 

Jenny Lemieux is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vivid Machines - a Toronto-based Ag Tech company turning orchards and vineyards into living data sets. Their Vivid X Vision System mounts onto farm equipment to scan trees at tractor speed, delivering up to 90% accuracy on forecasts - transforming how growers plan labor, thinning, spraying, and ultimately the sales they make to their customers. 

Since launching in 2020, Vivid Machines has raised $10 million in seed funding, won recognition from global ag tech awards, and earned strong grower feedback for reducing inputs, saving on labor costs, and delivering more predictable harvests. 

Jenny's unique path from chemical engineering and product design to AI leadership, she has shaped her mission to bring precision, transparency, and profitability to the specialty crop world. 

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]]> Imagine scanning every tree in your orchard - blossom to harvest - and knowing with confidence what you will grow, harvest, the amount to sell, and where to send labor. In this episode we meet the founder making this crystal ball a reality for farmers across four continents. 

Jenny Lemieux is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vivid Machines - a Toronto-based Ag Tech company turning orchards and vineyards into living data sets. Their Vivid X Vision System mounts onto farm equipment to scan trees at tractor speed, delivering up to 90% accuracy on forecasts - transforming how growers plan labor, thinning, spraying, and ultimately the sales they make to their customers. 

Since launching in 2020, Vivid Machines has raised $10 million in seed funding, won recognition from global ag tech awards, and earned strong grower feedback for reducing inputs, saving on labor costs, and delivering more predictable harvests. 

Jenny's unique path from chemical engineering and product design to AI leadership, she has shaped her mission to bring precision, transparency, and profitability to the specialty crop world. 

Learn more about Vivid Machines 

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]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-18010051 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3977 1 14 full false Ep. #13 Packaging Giant - Kailan Dunn Ep. #13 Packaging Giant - Kailan Dunn In this episode we dive into the post-harvest world with Kailan Dunn, President & CEO of H.R. Spinner - one of the largest fruit packaging companies in the United States selling over 100 million boxes every year. 

Since 1916 H.R. Spinner has been an industry-leading company enabling tree fruit growers to protect, sell, and deliver their crop with smarter boxes, pads, and in-house automation with box makers, tray formers, and pad inserters. Their work is integral to keeping apples, potatoes, hops, and blueberries moving. 

This is a story of packaging, people, and the future of what goes on behind the scenes in the food supply chain. 


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]]> In this episode we dive into the post-harvest world with Kailan Dunn, President & CEO of H.R. Spinner - one of the largest fruit packaging companies in the United States selling over 100 million boxes every year. 

Since 1916 H.R. Spinner has been an industry-leading company enabling tree fruit growers to protect, sell, and deliver their crop with smarter boxes, pads, and in-house automation with box makers, tray formers, and pad inserters. Their work is integral to keeping apples, potatoes, hops, and blueberries moving. 

This is a story of packaging, people, and the future of what goes on behind the scenes in the food supply chain. 


Learn more about H.R. Spinner

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]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-17965461 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3591 packaging, treefruit, farming, sustainability, automation, agriculture, agtech, foodtech, intelligence 1 13 full false Ep. #12 From Apple to Apples - Tyler Price Ep. #12 From Apple to Apples - Tyler Price Tyler Price is a Stanford educated CEO leading one of the largest fruit growing and packing companies in Washington State, Price Cold Storage and Packing Company. A fourth generation family business that's been in operation for nearly a century, Tyler is leading the company into the future with a state of the art facility, bold partnerships, and a relentless focus on quality. He's not just running a company, he's an industry leader, shaping the conversation around technology, food safety, and the next generation of talent through his role as Chairman of the Washington Apple Education Foundation. 

This is a story about innovation, scale, family business, and the kind of leadership it takes to perform on a global scale.

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]]> Tyler Price is a Stanford educated CEO leading one of the largest fruit growing and packing companies in Washington State, Price Cold Storage and Packing Company. A fourth generation family business that's been in operation for nearly a century, Tyler is leading the company into the future with a state of the art facility, bold partnerships, and a relentless focus on quality. He's not just running a company, he's an industry leader, shaping the conversation around technology, food safety, and the next generation of talent through his role as Chairman of the Washington Apple Education Foundation. 

This is a story about innovation, scale, family business, and the kind of leadership it takes to perform on a global scale.

Learn more about Price Cold Storage & Packing Company

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]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-17933211 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 3651 1 12 full false Ep. #11 Kiwi King - Steve Saunders Ep. #11 Kiwi King - Steve Saunders Steve Saunders has built businesses in almost every link in the horticulture chain - pre harvest, post harvest, branded produce, and innovative robotics. He's helped entrepreneurs, growers, scientists, and investors connect long before agricultural robotics even entered the picture. Now, Steve is most famed for his business, Robotics Plus, a company at the forefront in developing innovative robotics within the agriculture industry. He's helped to scale the business globally and has recently merged with Yamaha to form Yamaha Agriculture. This episode is about vision, culture, and the true grit behind turning orchard and agricultural problems into a global technology solution.

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]]> Steve Saunders has built businesses in almost every link in the horticulture chain - pre harvest, post harvest, branded produce, and innovative robotics. He's helped entrepreneurs, growers, scientists, and investors connect long before agricultural robotics even entered the picture. Now, Steve is most famed for his business, Robotics Plus, a company at the forefront in developing innovative robotics within the agriculture industry. He's helped to scale the business globally and has recently merged with Yamaha to form Yamaha Agriculture. This episode is about vision, culture, and the true grit behind turning orchard and agricultural problems into a global technology solution.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17901032 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2917 1 11 full false Ep. #10 Vineyard Visionary - Caine Thompson Ep. #10 Vineyard Visionary - Caine Thompson Caine Thompson is Head of Sustainability at O'Neill Vintners and Distillers. A regenerative wine pioneer who is rewriting what sustainability looks like in viticulture, Caine is helping O'Neill steward their grapes toward a future where wine is not only world class, but also climate positive. He has become one of the most influential voices in regenerative wine. A New Zealand born viticulturist, he has also co-founded the global One Block Challenge, a program aimed at de-risking the transition to regenerative viticulture and enabling growers to implement regenerative practices in a secure way.

In this episode host Ben Bardsley and Caine dig deep into the regenerative playbook, from turning a vineyard into a living lab to measuring soil health like a balance sheet, to scaling regenerative viticulture across thousands of acres on the west coast of the United States. 


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]]> Caine Thompson is Head of Sustainability at O'Neill Vintners and Distillers. A regenerative wine pioneer who is rewriting what sustainability looks like in viticulture, Caine is helping O'Neill steward their grapes toward a future where wine is not only world class, but also climate positive. He has become one of the most influential voices in regenerative wine. A New Zealand born viticulturist, he has also co-founded the global One Block Challenge, a program aimed at de-risking the transition to regenerative viticulture and enabling growers to implement regenerative practices in a secure way.

In this episode host Ben Bardsley and Caine dig deep into the regenerative playbook, from turning a vineyard into a living lab to measuring soil health like a balance sheet, to scaling regenerative viticulture across thousands of acres on the west coast of the United States. 


Learn more about O'Neill Vintners & Distillers

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]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-17854144 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 4238 1 10 full false Ep. #9 Billion Dollar Founder - Paul Mikesell Ep. #9 Billion Dollar Founder - Paul Mikesell Paul Mikesell is a visionary technologist and a serial founder who has set up multiple billion dollar businesses. He is now proving that robotics, AI and farming can co-evolve and at scale. 

As the founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics he has built a company that is zapping billions of weeds without the need of herbicides, retrofitting tractors to be self-driving and redefining what productivity and sustainability mean on a farm. In this episode, we dig deep from pushcart prototype to a fleet eliminating 10 billion weeds globally, from pivoting product models to securing hundreds of millions in investment.

This is not just AgTech, this is a system transformation!

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]]> Paul Mikesell is a visionary technologist and a serial founder who has set up multiple billion dollar businesses. He is now proving that robotics, AI and farming can co-evolve and at scale. 

As the founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics he has built a company that is zapping billions of weeds without the need of herbicides, retrofitting tractors to be self-driving and redefining what productivity and sustainability mean on a farm. In this episode, we dig deep from pushcart prototype to a fleet eliminating 10 billion weeds globally, from pivoting product models to securing hundreds of millions in investment.

This is not just AgTech, this is a system transformation!

Learn more about Carbon Robotics

Learn more about our sponsor, BX

]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-17815815 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 4709 1 9 full false Ep. #8 Hop Giant - Mike Roy Ep. #8 Hop Giant - Mike Roy Michael (Mike) Roy is a farmer who leads a century-old hop farming business in Yakima, Washington and is one of the largest independent hop growers in the world. What started as a ten acre farm in 1907, Roy Farms is trusted among the smallest craft outfits to the largest brewery giants. This episode dives into Mike's journey in agriculture, the evolution of the hop industry, and the importance of sustainability and innovation in farming. Mike shares insights on navigating family business dynamics, partnerships in the industry, the impact of mental health in the day-to-day, leadership, and the potential future of the hop market. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaboration within the industry and the significance of community and relationships in achieving success.

Learn more about Roy Farms: http://royfarms.com/

]]> Michael (Mike) Roy is a farmer who leads a century-old hop farming business in Yakima, Washington and is one of the largest independent hop growers in the world. What started as a ten acre farm in 1907, Roy Farms is trusted among the smallest craft outfits to the largest brewery giants. This episode dives into Mike's journey in agriculture, the evolution of the hop industry, and the importance of sustainability and innovation in farming. Mike shares insights on navigating family business dynamics, partnerships in the industry, the impact of mental health in the day-to-day, leadership, and the potential future of the hop market. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaboration within the industry and the significance of community and relationships in achieving success.

Learn more about Roy Farms: http://royfarms.com/

]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-17771178 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3904 1 8 full false Ep. #7 Regen Cowboy - Austin Allred Ep. #7 Regen Cowboy - Austin Allred Austin Allred runs Royal Family Farms in Washington State, a 20,000 acre operation and home to the largest worm farm in the world. His 7.5 acre bio-filtration worm system processes nearly 400,000 gallons of wastewater every day, recycling into clean irrigation water. and producing valuable worm castings that go straight back into their soils. Royal dairy produces 90,000 gallons of milk and 70,000 pounds of meat every single day. They grow hundreds of thousands of tons of apples, peas, cherries, potatoes, and corn every year. From leaf to beef, Austin and his family have built a closed-loop system designed not just to feed people, but to regenerate the land.

In this episode, we dig into how Austin is blending vision with execution, pioneering worm power treatment, designing zero waste dairy systems, applying technology for radical transparency, and leading people through cultural change. His story is about turning biology into an operating system and showing how the future of food will be built by not only visionaries, but by operators who can make it work day to day. This is not just about farming. This is the future of food production and bringing the world back into balance.

]]> Austin Allred runs Royal Family Farms in Washington State, a 20,000 acre operation and home to the largest worm farm in the world. His 7.5 acre bio-filtration worm system processes nearly 400,000 gallons of wastewater every day, recycling into clean irrigation water. and producing valuable worm castings that go straight back into their soils. Royal dairy produces 90,000 gallons of milk and 70,000 pounds of meat every single day. They grow hundreds of thousands of tons of apples, peas, cherries, potatoes, and corn every year. From leaf to beef, Austin and his family have built a closed-loop system designed not just to feed people, but to regenerate the land.

In this episode, we dig into how Austin is blending vision with execution, pioneering worm power treatment, designing zero waste dairy systems, applying technology for radical transparency, and leading people through cultural change. His story is about turning biology into an operating system and showing how the future of food will be built by not only visionaries, but by operators who can make it work day to day. This is not just about farming. This is the future of food production and bringing the world back into balance.

]]> Ben Bardsley Buzzsprout-17732167 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 4226 1 7 full false Ep. #6 Hops, Beer & Cannabis Pioneer - Kevin Smith Ep. #6 Hops, Beer & Cannabis Pioneer - Kevin Smith Kevin "Smitty" Smith co-founded Bale Breaker, one of the largest independent craft breweries in North America—and the only commercial brewery in the world located in the middle of his family’s hop farm, Loftus Ranches. A true product innovator, Kevin works at the intersection of farming, brewing, cannabis, and product development.

Rooted in his farming heritage, his ventures span from soil to sip, including co-founding Sun Gaze, a cannabis-infused seltzer.

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of hop farming, the future of craft beer, and the rise of the cannabis beverage sector. We also explore how the Yakima Valley is becoming one of America’s most dynamic hubs for agricultural innovation.

Whether you’re into beer, farming, cannabis, or just love a great story at the cutting edge of agriculture, this episode is for you.


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Bale Breaker

Sun Gaze

Painted Rooster


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]]> Kevin "Smitty" Smith co-founded Bale Breaker, one of the largest independent craft breweries in North America—and the only commercial brewery in the world located in the middle of his family’s hop farm, Loftus Ranches. A true product innovator, Kevin works at the intersection of farming, brewing, cannabis, and product development.

Rooted in his farming heritage, his ventures span from soil to sip, including co-founding Sun Gaze, a cannabis-infused seltzer.

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of hop farming, the future of craft beer, and the rise of the cannabis beverage sector. We also explore how the Yakima Valley is becoming one of America’s most dynamic hubs for agricultural innovation.

Whether you’re into beer, farming, cannabis, or just love a great story at the cutting edge of agriculture, this episode is for you.


Learn more about:

Bale Breaker

Sun Gaze

Painted Rooster


This Episode is brought to you by BX

]]> Ben Bardsley 99577f0c-8c8e-4575-8fc7-e0012316734f Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:03:00 -0400 4598 1 6 false Ep. #5 Rockstar Farmer - Cody Beebe Ep. #5 Rockstar Farmer - Cody Beebe Cody Beebe is a multifaceted individual who has transitioned from a career in music to founding a video marketing company to becoming a regenerative farmer. The conversation explores Cody's unique journey, the challenges faced by independent musicians, the impact of AI in the music industry, and the importance of storytelling in connecting farmers with consumers.

His journey weaves together music, land, content, entrepreneurship, health, and identity. He has become a passionate advocate for storytelling that honors the land and the people who live from it - bringing a rare perspective that blends cultural creativity with agricultural integrity.


Check out his music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lsqZVW9pPi4pTMKD2LTk4?si=l7Ud_4LuS6-KV1wGvp8FwA


Digital Vendetta:

https://www.digitalvendetta.com/


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]]> Cody Beebe is a multifaceted individual who has transitioned from a career in music to founding a video marketing company to becoming a regenerative farmer. The conversation explores Cody's unique journey, the challenges faced by independent musicians, the impact of AI in the music industry, and the importance of storytelling in connecting farmers with consumers.

His journey weaves together music, land, content, entrepreneurship, health, and identity. He has become a passionate advocate for storytelling that honors the land and the people who live from it - bringing a rare perspective that blends cultural creativity with agricultural integrity.


Check out his music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lsqZVW9pPi4pTMKD2LTk4?si=l7Ud_4LuS6-KV1wGvp8FwA


Digital Vendetta:

https://www.digitalvendetta.com/


Beebe Farm Company:

https://www.beebefarmcompany.com/



About our Sponsor:

https://bx.tech/


]]> Ben Bardsley bbcf4545-495f-4104-8df3-53c566fe381c Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:48:00 -0400 5445 1 5 false Ep. #4 UK Wine Expert - Ed Mansel Lewis Ep. #4 UK Wine Expert - Ed Mansel Lewis Recognized as one of the most influential figures in UK wine, Ed Mansel Lewis leads the viticulture team at Knight Frank. With a rare blend of expertise across finance, wine, land, and farming, Ed advises on some of the UK’s most dynamic vineyard ventures. In this episode, we explore the economics behind vineyards, emerging terroir trends, the role of regenerative agriculture, and how climate, culture, and capital are collectively redrawing the map of UK viticulture.


Learn more about Knight Frank here: https://www.knightfrank.com/


Learn more about our sponsor here:

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]]> Recognized as one of the most influential figures in UK wine, Ed Mansel Lewis leads the viticulture team at Knight Frank. With a rare blend of expertise across finance, wine, land, and farming, Ed advises on some of the UK’s most dynamic vineyard ventures. In this episode, we explore the economics behind vineyards, emerging terroir trends, the role of regenerative agriculture, and how climate, culture, and capital are collectively redrawing the map of UK viticulture.


Learn more about Knight Frank here: https://www.knightfrank.com/


Learn more about our sponsor here:

https://bx.tech/

]]> Ben Bardsley c784b48c-958e-4a69-aec4-3bb3791acfbd Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:42:10 -0400 3088 1 4 false Ep. #3 Global Cherry King - Matt Hancock Ep. #3 Global Cherry King - Matt Hancock Known across the industry as the Cherry King, Matt Hancock founded and led Norton Folgate, one of the UK's most influential produce businesses. From cherries to citrus, grapes to rhubarb, Matt spent decades mastering the brutal beauty of the fresh supply chain - where taste, timing, and trust is everything.

Matt continues to advise the next generation of operators, helping them understand what it really takes to get fresh produce from farm to shelf.

In this episode we dive into cherries, fruit, technology, AI, the hidden challenges of the supply chain, the super market squeeze, and the future of the produce aisle.


Learn more about Norton Folgate:

https://theorchardfruitcompany.com/norton-folgate/


Learn more about our sponsor:

https://bx.tech/

]]> Known across the industry as the Cherry King, Matt Hancock founded and led Norton Folgate, one of the UK's most influential produce businesses. From cherries to citrus, grapes to rhubarb, Matt spent decades mastering the brutal beauty of the fresh supply chain - where taste, timing, and trust is everything.

Matt continues to advise the next generation of operators, helping them understand what it really takes to get fresh produce from farm to shelf.

In this episode we dive into cherries, fruit, technology, AI, the hidden challenges of the supply chain, the super market squeeze, and the future of the produce aisle.


Learn more about Norton Folgate:

https://theorchardfruitcompany.com/norton-folgate/


Learn more about our sponsor:

https://bx.tech/

]]> Ben Bardsley 8c19dee4-72d6-46e2-a17f-c108ac591d49 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 2581 1 3 false Ep. #2 World Class Fruit Grower - Sean Gilbert Ep. #2 World Class Fruit Grower - Sean Gilbert Sean Gilbert is the CEO of Gilbert Fruit, one of the largest cherry and apple producers in North America. His team is managing thousands of acres, huge labor forces, and a global supply chain.


Learn more about Gilbert Fruit:

https://www.gilbertfruit.com/


This episode is brought to you by BX, a farming intelligence platform helping farming enterprises turn their data into actionable insights.

https://bx.tech/

]]> Sean Gilbert is the CEO of Gilbert Fruit, one of the largest cherry and apple producers in North America. His team is managing thousands of acres, huge labor forces, and a global supply chain.


Learn more about Gilbert Fruit:

https://www.gilbertfruit.com/


This episode is brought to you by BX, a farming intelligence platform helping farming enterprises turn their data into actionable insights.

https://bx.tech/

]]> Ben Bardsley cd466439-8832-4e74-b993-9b6f8a657b6b Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 3729 1 2 false Ep. #1 Global Agtech Entrepreneur - Matty Blomfield Ep. #1 Global Agtech Entrepreneur - Matty Blomfield Matty Blomfield is the CEO of Hectre, a world-leading orchard management and fruit sizing platform helping growers around the world improve productivity, fruit quality, and profitability.


Learn more about Hectre

https://hectre.com/


This episode is brought to you by BX, a farming intelligence platform helping farming enterprises turn their data into actionable insights.

https://bx.tech/

]]> Matty Blomfield is the CEO of Hectre, a world-leading orchard management and fruit sizing platform helping growers around the world improve productivity, fruit quality, and profitability.


Learn more about Hectre

https://hectre.com/


This episode is brought to you by BX, a farming intelligence platform helping farming enterprises turn their data into actionable insights.

https://bx.tech/

]]> Ben Bardsley e77f20eb-f95b-4a11-8847-23be8483eaa3 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:10:11 -0400 4651 1 1 false