Aglanta '17 to showcase urban ag potential in Atlanta

According to the organization of the new Aglanta conference, there is no better time to invest in urban agriculture in the capital of the peach state. "The alignment of City leadership, opportunities for entrepreneurs, and industry partners make establishing agtech opportunities in Atlanta sustainable on every level".

They have created the Aglanta gathering to provide Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) workshops that will help entrepreneurs plan their new urban agriculture business or scale their current operations. City leaders and industry advocates will speak, young entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas, and a curated exhibit of technologies will inspire and inform participants.

Keynote Speaker Stephen Ritz. His extended student and community family have grown more than 40,000 pounds of vegetables in the Bronx while generating extraordinary academic performance.

The Aglanta Conference is a gathering to showcase urban and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) innovation in the City of Atlanta, foster community engagement, and generate economic development. It will bring together restauranteurs, grocers, architects, entrepreneurs, technologists, business owners, and of course urban farmers for premium networking and knowledge sharing. Education, economic development, emerging technologies, sustainability, and financing topics will be covered throughout the event.

Learn more about the workshops, speakers, registration and full conference agenda at www.aglanta.org