Farmer's Invention Revolutionizes Hose Management for Livestock

Two innovative solutions are advancing the future of farming and food production. On the West Coast, farmer Jock Nolan invented the Hose Runner, a device that quickly lays out or winds up long hoses, significantly reducing the labor involved in providing water to livestock; this product is now commercially manufactured and is expected to benefit intensive grazing operations. In Virginia, Plenty Richmond Farm has launched a high-tech vertical farm growing strawberries on movable towers inside a warehouse, using artificial intelligence to optimize conditions and drastically reduce land and water use compared to traditional farming. This new method allows for year-round production and has delivered its first harvests to market. Both innovations highlight the growing role of technology in making agriculture more efficient and sustainable.