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An exciting look at how women entrepreneurs are transforming agriculture through high technology. Don't take the food you eat for granted. Farmers today face huge challenges in keeping your food supply secure - climate change, precarious water and soil supplies, and a growing global population projected to reach 10 billion people in 2050. Women innovators are tackling these problems to create a secure and sustainable food supply for the future. Using drones, artificial intelligence, sophisticated soil sensors, data analytics, blockchain, and robotics, these women are transforming agriculture into the growing field of agtech, the integration of agriculture and technology. From Farms to Incubators presents inspiring stories and practical case studies of how women entrepreneurs from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are leading the agtech revolution. Each agribusiness leader profiled in From Farms to Incubators tells her own story of how she used agtech innovation to solve specific business problems and succeed. The women profiled speak frankly on the advantages and drawbacks of technological solutions to agriculture and offer lessons in making technology productive in real work. These business cases demonstrate the influence of female innovation, the new technologies applied to agribusiness problems, and the career opportunities young women can find in agribusiness. A must-read book for everyone interested in tech innovation and food security, From Farms to Incubators offers exhilarating role models for young women, a thought-provoking glimpse into the future of food production, and a fascinating investigation of how women leaders are profitably disrupting the world's oldest industry. AUTHOR: Amy Wu is an award-winning writer for the women's ag and agtech movement. She is the producer and director of the documentary film From Farms to Incubators, which has been presented at South by Southwest and Techonomy. Wu has spent over two decades as an investigative reporter at media outfits including the USA Today Network and Time magazine, and she has contributed to The New York Times, HuffPost and The Wall Street Journal. She has reported on agriculture and agtech for The Salinas Californian in Salinas, California. Worth magazine listed Wu on their ""Groundbreakers 2020 list of 50 Women Changing the World."" In 2020 Wu received the Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence. Wu earned her bachelor's degree in history from New York University and her master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, and she speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. 300 colour photographs

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From Farms to Incubators takes us inside the lives and careers of many inspiring women innovators. You will never think about food and farms the same way again. --David Kirkpatrick, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Techonomy Media I am very enthusiastic about holding up these stories to inspire others, especially the next generation of women using their STEM backgrounds to make positive impacts in our communities and our world. I am excited about a future that has women in agtech leading change to make a difference for families across the globe. --Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Amy Wu tells the stories of the underestimated women who are the driving force and changing face of agriculture. This book will serve as inspiration for the countless minority women who seek to be heard in rural America. --Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez and farm activist Finally, there's a book that celebrates the incredible women who will inspire the next generation of fabulous female foodpreneurs. --Gail Becker, Founder and CEO, Caulipower Amy Wu is a masterful storyteller and voice for the unsung hero's of agriculture today. --Tonya Antle, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of the Organic Produce Network Amy Wu has written a book that not only celebrates women innovators and entrepreneurs in food and agriculture, but also inspires the next generation of women to follow in their path. --Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters I have seen young women from around the world coming up with creative solutions to food system challenges. Their approach is refreshing and urgently needed to get rid of polarized thinking. From Farms to Incubators injects inspiration and empowers the next generation of female leaders in the food and agriculture space. --Christine Gould, Founder and CEO, Thought For Food By telling the stories of amazing women in agtech, like Amy Wu does in this book, we can help to prove that different approaches are to be celebrated and can yield great success. --Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Head of Media and Research, AgFunder Amy Wu has done a phenomenal job collecting the stories of women founders in agtech. Their creativity, vision and passion for using technologies to solve some of the biggest challenges that farmers face is something that we celebrate. --Carolyn Leighton, Founder and CEO, Women in Technology International Amy's book of women in agriculture beautifully illustrates the diversity, passion, and commitment of an amazing group of women who are remaking modern agriculture through innovation and sustainable practices. Her storytelling is a powerful tool for highlighting the impactful work being done by these women and encouraging others like them to join this important movement of building a better food system. --Mareese Keane, Co-Founder, Opengate From Farms to Incubators not only shines a fascinating spotlight on a growing and evolving industry but is another necessary catalyst for gender equality, providing a platform to the often voiceless and inspiration for the next generation of female leaders in this space. --Juliet Scott-Croxford, CEO, Worth Media In her book From Farms to Incubators, Amy Wu has captured the stories of agtech's future pioneers. Using their life experiences to inspire others, these women are breaking down barriers while holding onto family values. --Karen Washington, farmer and activist By far the best book on women contribution in modern farming technology and sustainable agricultural practices. --Amit Kalkal, CEO, AgReads This book will serve as inspiration for the countless minority women who seek to be heard in rural America and for the next generation of female leaders in agriculture. --Maria Palacio, Founder of Revolution Me Film Festival It's about time that a bright light is shone onto the many more women who are in ag business and agtech. --Karen Caplan, President and CEO, Frieda's Specialty Produce Amy's book comes at a timely moment where a new breed of role models start to emerge: inspiring female agtech entrepreneurs and innovators the world needs to build a better food future. --Isabelle Decitre, Founder of Rooted I love seeing these women in agtech be in the spotlight. Women have always been an important part of agriculture and hopefully reading these stories will inspire more young women to pursue a career in agriculture and give these talented women the kudos they deserve. --Becky Bazabal, President, Salinas Valley California Women for Agriculture

Women in leadership positions are relatively rare in both ag and tech, and quite rare in agtech. The field will benefit from more women in positions of leadership, and these stories are important in making that transition. If women can see themselves in these roles, they will step forward. --Sallie Calhoun, Owner and Manager, Paicines Ranch Women for centuries have played a vital role in farm operations across the country and globally. We are thrilled that Amy Wu has chosen to tell the stories of minority women entrepreneurs in Agtech in the Salinas Valley and beyond in a book and in an exhibition at the National Steinbeck Center. --Michele Speich, Executive Director, National Steinbeck Center The women whose stories are told in From Farms to Incubators have devised creative technological solutions to the challenges of contemporary farming in California. Amy Wu's portraits are a good reminder that women of highly diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds have made significant contributions to agtech. These pioneers will also inspire the next generation: women can have important roles not only in agriculture but also across the technology industry. --Linda Steiner, professor of journalism and director of the ADVANCE program at the University of Maryland-College Park The stories of women in agriculture often go untold. Amy brings those stories to the forefront and shines a light on these leaders' impact and innovation in the world of agtech. --Jacob Martinez, Executive Director, DigitalNest Longtime journalist Amy Wu arrived in Salinas, California, and discovered a sometimes-hidden treasure -- the women pioneering agricultural innovation. Ever since, she has devoted her life to explaining how critical woman are to agtech, and to promoting the revolution they are helping lead. From Farms to Incubators takes us inside the lives and careers of many inspiring women innovators. You will never think about food and farms the same way again. --David Kirkpatrick, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Techonomy Media It's about time that a bright light is shone onto the many more women who are in ag business and agtech. Amy and I met at an agtech conference in 2017, and I'm thrilled that she is sharing her passion about telling our stories. And more importantly, to inspire young women to join us. #girlpower. --Karen Caplan, President and CEO, Frieda's Specialty Produce I am very enthusiastic about holding up these stories to inspire others, especially the next generation of women using their STEM backgrounds to make positive impacts in our communities and our world. I am excited about a future that has women in agtech leading change to make a difference for families across the globe. --Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Amy's book of women in agriculture beautifully illustrates the diversity, passion, and commitment of an amazing group of women who are remaking modern agriculture through innovation and sustainable practices. Her storytelling is a powerful tool for highlighting the impactful work being done by these women and encouraging others like them to join this important movement of building a better food system. --Mareese Keane, Co-Founder, Opengate

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Amy Wu is an award-winning agtech journalist and the producer/director of the documentary film From Farms to Incubators, which has been presented at SXSW and Techonomy. Her reporting has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today and Time magazine. In 2020 Wu was named on Worth magazines Groundbreakers 2020 list of 50 Women Changing the World list.

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