Can World Hunger Be Solved?

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with William Layton, Founder of 3 Ridge Technologies Inc. 3 Ridge Technologies is an Ag Tech Company with a Low-Cost, High Yield Organic Farming System. It is Modular and highly adaptable to any plant and in any situation (vertical, greenhouse, rooftop farming, etc.). It is a Sustainable Farming System. 3 Ridge Technologies is revolutionizing indoor farming by enabling growers to produce high-quality, affordable, chemical-free, USDA Certified Organic produce. Watch this week's episode to hear how 3 Ridge Technologies can solve not only the hunger in the world but also without chemicals and pesticides. We touch on farm-to-table produce, the future of Ag Tech, and much more!     Show notes:   (0:00) Introducing William Layton   (3:50) What is the Agria Growing System?   (7:11) Starting Out   (11:09) Repurposing old commercial buildings    (17:28) Partnering with cities + putting farmers back in business   (24:12) Growing produce the correct way    (29:53) Utilizing AI and Robotics to help farming + Innovation   (43:30) Solving the produce-shortage    (49:44) Scaling to the commercial and public market   (54:20) Getting connected with 757 Accelerate   (57:51) Conclusion   About William Layton & 3 Ridge Technologies Inc.:   3 Ridge Technologies is revolutionizing indoor farming by enabling growers to produce high-quality, affordable, chemical-free, USDA Certified Organic produce. It all started when William Layton shattered the state record with a 1,138 lb pumpkin. Today 3 Ridge Technologies has a diverse team headquartered in Lynchburg, VA where they continue to improve on their system.   Branded as Agria™, from the Latin term for "wild, of plants," the system is an easy-to-grow, close-to-nature, growing system that produces high-quality, affordable, USDA Organic crops. It produces crops with incredible taste and shelf life without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or nutrients. It is environmentally friendly, sustainable, and enjoys full circularity.    Their mission is to provide more affordable USDA Organic-certified crops with renewable and sustainable farming practices. 3 Ridge Technologies provides growers with a more profitable way to grow in any indoor environment. By growing in greenhouses, containers, warehouses, and more, this system enables hyper-local growing to deliver high-quality taste farm to table. Additionally, by supporting growth in urban areas, they aim to convert food deserts to food-oases and build resilience within communities.   Learn more: https://www.3ridgetechnologies.com/   About the hosts:   Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.   Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.   Live: https://www.innovate757.org/live/ Watch past episodes: https://www.innovate757.org/fervent-four-show/ Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four       The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Social Media:   William Layton https://www.3ridgetechnologies.com/   Instagram: @AgriaAG: https://instagram.com/AgriaAG   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3-ridge-technologies/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-layton-agria/   Tim Ryan https://www.innovate757.org/   X (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   X: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)   Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/   LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   X: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   Innovate Hampton Roads – https://www.innovate757.org/   Companies Mentioned: 3 Ridge Technologies Inc.: https://www.3ridgetechnologies.com/ 757 Accelerate: https://757accelerate.org/ DopeSick: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9174558/ Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/ Macarthur Center: https://www.shopmacarthur.com/ Clarity AI: https://clarity.ai/ FDA: https://www.fda.gov/ Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ Cloud Kitchens: https://cloudkitchens.com/ Food Pantry: https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--lynchburg-va Chick-fil-A: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/