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. "Not only does Wu report on how each woman uses technology to solve a problem, she also covers the pros and cons of tech solutions. It's an essential book for anyone interested in agtech and how to help the next generation of food entrepreneurs." — Civil Eats "Well crafted and egrossing ... A well-written and engaging look at leaders in agriculture." —Kirkus Reviews "This bright group of women bring a lightness and enthusiasm to agriculture ... From Farms to Incubators shows that careers in agriculture can be diverse and appropriate for anyone who eats." — Seattle Book Review " 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’s book shows the many possibilities for women to continue moving the agricultural industry forward and should inspire all producers to become leaders in agriculture innovation for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable food production." —Nikki Fried , Florida's 12th Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services "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 "The future of sustainable agriculture depends on a growing connection between farming and technology. Amy Wu passionately sheds light on the women responsible for leading this movement. From Farms to Incubators is essential reading for anybody concerned with the future of food systems." —Antonio Mancini Albano , Founder & CEO, beet & pear " From Farm to Incubators captures through personal and human stories and photographs the emerging relevance of the intersection of agriculture and technology and its impact on our changing world. Amy Wu is, above all, a riveting storyteller who gives voice to unsung heroines of innovation and advancement." —Anne Rosen , lecturer at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland and freelance journalist "It should come as no surprise to anyone that there are few women innovators in Ag tech. Even fewer minority women innovators. The questions are: Why? What are we missing? What can we learn from successful minority women innovators? In From Farms to Incubators , Amy Wu documents stories, successes and struggles of such women. It contains a trove of information for inspired women (or men), minority (or not) to enter the field (sometimes literally). More inspiration and innovation is necessary in our societies in which an explosive number of people must share resources that do not grow as fast. Good quality good will become ever more important