Contxto – Far too often, Puerto Rico’s precarious geographic location exposes the island to the fury of Mother Nature.

One need only remember how Hurricane María devastated the island two years ago, destroying over 80 of Puerto Rico’s cultivated produce.

But rather than sit back and wait, entrepreneurs from the region are deploying technology to make hay when the sun don’t shine on Puerto Rico’s rich soil.

Not only does Fusion Farms offer faster crops and less water usage, but also found a way to decrease labor.

Specifically, the early-stage Puerto Rican agrotech produces nutrient-rich microgreens, growing a variety of seeds, veggies, herbs, not to mention, straight-up, full grown plants. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1574377208.935362/5-Puerto-Rican-agrotechs-nipping-problems-in-the-bud?ref=audio_experience