Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder

Ted is a business executive and serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years experience in business and product development. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Growlink, with a mission to help growers connect and optimize their operations through technology, data, and automation. Prior to Growlink, Ted co-founded Local.com, a leading local search site, which completed its IPO in October 2004 and raised $25 million. He also co-founded AtLast Fulfillment, an outsourcing technology solution for warehousing, fulfillment, and customer care that was purchased by Newgistics in 2012.

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Are Your Crops Getting Too Much Light?

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Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: Jun 6, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Too much light can harm cannabis plants, and a thoughtful grower needs to be strategic about the placement and strength of light sources in a greenhouse environment. Let’s take a look at over-lighting and consider available remedies.

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Why Your Hydroponic Grow System Needs Wireless Technology

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: May 23, 2018 6:54:27 AM

Hydroponic growing has certain inherent advantages. Plants grown in a nutrient solution will mature up to 25 percent faster and deliver up to 30...

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Are Aeroponic Systems Revolutionizing The Way We Grow Food?

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: May 16, 2018 8:50:57 AM

According to one recent report, the aeroponics segment will experience growth of over 21 percent from 2017 to 2024—the largest compound annual growth...

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5 Smart Farm Startups to Follow

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: May 2, 2018 7:50:00 AM

Investors are looking to agricultural technology as the next hot space. With populations growing and arable land shrinking, farmers are looking for...

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Controlled Environments: The Future of Small-Scale Agriculture

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: Apr 25, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Many experts believe small-scale agriculture is the future of growing. For those who choose that path, success may be closely tied to controlled...

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Operating a Commercial Greenhouse With Today's Tech

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: Apr 18, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Commercial growers looking for productivity and predictability have long turned to the greenhouse as the best means to establish a stable growing...

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3 Ways Tech Is Making Urban Farming More Accessible

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: Apr 11, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Wide open spaces are no longer an agricultural necessity. While the rolling prairies with their endless acres of corn and soy have served American...

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How Retailers Can Help Clients with Ag-Tech

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: Apr 4, 2018 7:30:00 AM

Retailers who support the agricultural community provide a vital service. They deliver a range of goods that are key to growing success; the best...

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How to Set Up a Precision Irrigation System

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: Mar 21, 2018 7:30:00 AM

Many growers take a manual approach to water use, irrigating without systems or controls in place to ensure consistency. This can be problematic: Too...

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Indoor Farming Basics for Medium-Size Growers

Ted Tanner, CEO and Co-Founder: Mar 8, 2018 8:35:00 AM

When people talk about agriculture, sunshine and rain seem like basic ingredients. That’s typically true—but only up to a point. Increasing numbers...

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