Jimmy Wright is defining “high tech, high touch” services in food retail
Jimmy Wright, owner of the independent grocery store Wright’s Market in Opelika, Alabama, learned the ins and outs of the grocery business at an early age.
From soil to supper: How technology influences your dinner
We recently hosted a launch event in Chicago where we were joined by former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, who worked at the USDA during a dynamic time for technology in agriculture.
Bringing AI Within Reach
AI is not the stuff of science fiction. It is often used very loosely to refer to technologies with the capability of processing and making sense of massive volumes of data, many of which (Internet search, email spam filters) we’re already using regularly.
Secretary Tom Vilsack Helps to Launch Refresh!
Last week, The Refresh Working Group was honored to host former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for a fireside chat and panel discussion with working group members Don Bustos of Santa Cruz Farms, Ankita Raturi of USDA, and Ali Lange of Google.
Food + Tech Live Stream on 12/5
Mark your calendars! On December 5th at 5:30 PM CST, the Refresh Working Group will host a live stream conversation on food and tech featuring former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and members of the Refresh Working Group.
The Growth of AI and the U.S. Food System
Emerging technologies are transforming how we produce, distribute, and consume what we eat by bringing food to people instead of bringing people to food.
Our nation needs to accelerate artificial intelligence for farm tech
In anticipation of the Refresh: Food + Tech launch on December 5, we’re excited to share this piece from former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Danielle Nierenberg, Refresh Working Group member and president of Food Tank.
How Algorithms Can Drive Equity in Food Distribution
It’s almost Thanksgiving and we want to rethink how we make our decisions around food. Learn about how algorithms are helping to redistribute food in more equitable and efficient ways.
From the Marine Corps to the Farm
Marine Corps veteran Craig Ganssle at FARMWAVE is helping farmers use machine learning tools to save their time, crops, and livestock.
Welcome to Refresh
Today, artificial intelligence is transforming the way we produce, distribute, and consume food.