Presenter: Puja Parsons, Owner/CEO

Our Guiding Principles• For over 20 years, we’ve been operating as a “Triple Net”

company• Innovation has led us to develop an Off-the-Grid year-round

greenhouse – fully functional in extreme climates• We practice and teach Sustainability, Self-sufficiency,

Health, Wellness, and connection to Food and Land• Awards include:

Our RoleTo bring communities together in a focus on local food while fostering learning for all people of all ages

Nordland, Norway

Nikolski, Alaska

Quebec, Canada

Michelle Obama

Jamie Oliver

Will Allen

We are part of a growing movement that’s becoming mainstream. The value of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle is now recognized.

Communities/Organizations• New Emerging Market• Cities/Towns

• Community Gardens, Educating Public/Agri-tourism

• Organizations• Non-Profits, Retreat

Centers, Indian Reservations

Driving Trends• 1 million Households participate community gardens*

(2008)• 5 million Households participate community gardens *

(2009)• Building & Planning Departments**• Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution• Green City movement

*2009 Impact of Gardening in America**White House Task Force on Obesity

The Eden Project

Education Market

• New Emerging Market• K-12: 98,916 Public, 3,740

Private• Post Secondary: 2,004 Public,

4,547 Private

Driving Trends• 1 out of 3 children overweight or obese• Congress requirement “Local Wellness Policies”**• 55% of Parents say School Gardening desired*• 48% - Teaching Kids Gardening good for

environment*

• Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” Campaign• Farms-to-School program

*2009 Impact of Gardening in America,

**USDA Economic Research Service

Our Time is NOW!

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