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@NLinChicago

Consul General of the Netherlands in the Midwest & the team at the CG in Chicago. Tweeting about Dutch innovations and startups in AgriFood, Water, LSH, & HTSM.

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    21 hours ago

    A consortium of 17 public/private organizations is building a strong, sustainable AgTech Ecosystem in Kentucky and provide the US with healthy, affordable food. This week from is visiting the Netherlands to explore new collaborations.

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    Jul 7

    At Wageningen University in the Netherlands, scientists are using LED lights to help grow plants. In one experiment, red light was used to create pest-resistant plants without the use of pesticide.

    The "red light district" of plant growing
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  3. Jul 8

    Fascinating article on Chicago, Lake Michigan, and the challenge of managing water in the face of climate change - challenges similar to those faced by the Netherlands every day, and where the Dutch have developed centuries of expertise.

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  4. Jul 6

    Great feature on the cutting-edge Dutch food sector. Big opportunity for 🇳🇱🇺🇸 exchange here. In Kentucky, and a Dutch greenhouse consortium are building an AgTech cluster that will bring sustainable jobs & improve food security.

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    The Netherlands is leading a food revolution. With the help of nearly 60 sq. miles of greenhouses, the small country is devoted to figuring out how to feed the world’s growing population, without destroying the planet. reports on .
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    Jul 6

    Curious about the work of Dutch architects in the United States? Then watch our new video, in which we speak with Jerry van Eyck of !melk, Winka Dubbeldam of Archi-Tectonics, and Florian Idenburg of SO-IL! .

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    Jul 5

    This film won’t show what the Netherlands is really like. It does show how these Dutch experiences will excite all of your senses. We are happy to welcome you back to the Netherlands, a lot has changed, but our country is still as beautiful and versatile as ever. Discover it here

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    Jul 4

    Happy birthday, America! May all of our American friends enjoy a fun and safe .

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  8. Jul 2

    Take advantage of a gorgeous holiday weekend in Chicago to check out the Dutch street art scattered across the city, like this mural by Pipsqueak was Here!!! in Logan Square. A great example of 🇳🇱🇺🇸 cultural exchange.

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    Jul 1

    Today many people celebrate , the day when slavery was abolished in Suriname on July 1, 1863. Here’s the speech by , the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, at the Slavery Remembrance Day ceremony.

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  10. Jun 29

    Useful greenhouse design & planning tool developed by , a world-class Dutch hub for food and ag research. Dutch greenhouse expertise is helping grow sustainable produce and resilient food systems across the Midwest, from Kentucky to Minnesota - is your state next?

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    | How to design a perfect greenhouse for your climate? The Adaptive Greenhouse Design tool, developed by , is the answer! How? Let us explain! 💬
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  11. Jun 29

    Always neat to see Dutch material pop up in Midwestern library collections. From high tech ports to an innovative shipbuilding cluster, the Netherlands’ maritime industry is still a global powerhouse.

    Join us on a tour through the lavish interiors of the SS Nieuw Amsterdam, the flagship of the Holland America Line launched in 1937. Illustrations shown here include the ship's swimming pool and first-class lounge, designed by Dutch architect J.J.P. Oud.
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    Jun 28

    Fascinating ⁦⁩ Sunday Read: ‘The Woman Who Made van Gogh’ discusses Jo van Gogh-Bonger, the painter’s sister-in-law, who is finally being recognized as the force who opened the world’s eyes to his genius. ⁦⁩

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    Jun 24

    As of today, the list of countries with low COVID risk has been updated. People who live in the US can travel to the without a negative test or quarantining. Please be mindful that this change in Dutch policy does not affect US travel policy!

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  14. Jun 23

    A Netherlands Consulate General + NFIA team is taking part in that classic summertime Chicago activity - a beach volleyball league! 🇳🇱🇺🇸

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  15. Jun 22

    Great to see Dutch-style bike infrastructure popping up in Northwest Indiana 🇳🇱🇺🇸. As experts from the Netherlands shared at in Indianapolis last week, Dutch-style inclusive infrastructure can be used to affordably and efficiently improve mobility across the US.

    After enduring Gary's rough roads, i made it to Miller Beach (still in Gary proper) where there was a wonderful NL-style cycle track through the commercial area.
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    Jun 22

    The on June 24 will update its list of countries with low COVID risk, meaning people from the US can soon to our nation without a negative test or quarantining.

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    Jun 21

    The Netherlands on June 24 will update its list of countries with low COVID risk, meaning people from the US can soon travel to our nation without a negative test or quarantining.

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  18. Jun 18

    Kicking off the final day of with a bike chat bringing together Dutch and American experts like and to discuss how to make our cities' mobility infrastructure more inclusive - like this neat Dutch-inspired street in Indianapolis.

    A Dutch-style paved street in Indianapolis with cyclists biking down it
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    Jun 17

    Today will have a distinctly Dutch 🇳🇱flavor. The program includes a virtual tour through the city of Delft and both a virtual and in-person screening of the movie “Together we Cycle”.

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    Jun 16

    There's a strong Dutch presence at this week's hybrid in Indianapolis, with giving a virtual tour of Delft's cycling infra, a screening of cycling documentary "Together We Cycle", and a panel bringing together Dutch experts🇳🇱 with Indiana planners🇺🇸.

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