Speakers (with short bios) at the Urban Agriculture Summit 2013

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Speakers (with short bios) at the Urban Agriculture Summit 2013

Dr. Dickson Despommier Dr. Jan De Wilt Prof. Oren R Lyons Ms Elisabeth Nilsson, Governor of Östergötland County. Dr. Anthony Socci Prof. Ulf Ranhagen Ms Danielle Nierenberg Prof. Beatrix Alsanius Mr Antoni Vives i Thomas Prof. Lou Yongqi,
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  • Business enterprise, General

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  • dickson despommier
  • plantagon
  • greenhouse for urban agriculture
  • oren lyons
  • urban agri summit

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