About Henry Gordon-Smith
Spanning the globe from birth, Hong Kong to all across Europe, Asia, and the Americas Henry is a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues, and emerging technologies. With a background in PoliSci (from UBC), Food Security and Urban Agriculture at Ryerson and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University in NY, Henry applied his knowledge in response to a global need for technology-agnostic guidance on urban agriculture by launching the advisory firm Agritecture Consulting in 2014 which has now consulted on over 200 urban agriculture projects in over 40 countries.
Agritecture Consulting primarily helps entrepreneurs with controlled environment agriculture feasibility studies, research, due diligence, policy, strategic planning, and systems design. In 2018, Henry was voted top 10 in Produce (USA) and 40 under 40 food policy influencers (NYC). In 2019 followed by a top 20 influencer in food and agriculture by Rabobank later that year. Henry serves on a number of advisory boards including for the not-for-profit food access organization Teens for Food Justice in NY. Henry continues to give back by speaking to students and media internationally while serving as a Guelph University Food Policy Fellow and an advisor to the Ryerson University urban agriculture and food security curriculum development committee. Henry was recently elected to the EFUA innovation board focused on urban agriculture policy in the EU.
Work with Henry
Keynote Speaker
Henry's impact extends beyond the realm of consulting. As a sought-after international speaker, he captivates audiences around the world with his deep knowledge and passion for urban agriculture and sustainability. Whether addressing large conferences or engaging with educational institutions, Henry shares his insights and experiences to inspire and educate individuals about the transformative potential of urban agriculture in addressing global food security and sustainability challenges. His engaging speaking engagements have reached diverse audiences, including students, industry professionals, and policymakers.
Consulting Services
With an extensive background in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), urban and vertical farming, Henry offers strategic consulting services to organizations seeking to establish or optimize their operations. By leveraging his expertise, he helps clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities in this dynamic industry. From conducting detailed feasibility studies to designing efficient and sustainable systems, Henry and his team at Agritecture Consulting provide valuable insights to guide decision-making and drive long-term success. Our goal is to empower our clients to create thriving and sustainable urban farming enterprises.
Content Creation
Henry is an influential figure when it comes to partnering with brands and marketing new solutions in the realm of urban agriculture. With his expertise and deep understanding of the industry, Henry collaborates with brands to develop strategic partnerships that drive innovation and promote sustainable practices. Henry has worked with major vertical farming companies and partnered with Google, Hushpuppies, Priva, Montel, and Yasai on mission-driven content. Through his vast network, social media, and thought leadership, Henry promotes engaging content across his platforms.
Working with Henry and the Agritecture team gave me the confidence that my project was receiving input from some of the most experienced players in the urban farming industry. Their feasibility study helped me ensure that my business plan was realistic and competitive. One important "edge" was Agritecture's access to real benchmark data and their experience of dozens of different types of projects, which is unrivaled in this new and evolving market.
- Rob Laing, CEO, Farm.One
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