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AmplifiedAg Releases Sustainability Impact Update

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmplifiedAg, Inc. , a leading agricultural technology company focused on the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) category, announced today the release of its first Sustainability Impact Update , outlining the company's operations and impact evaluation.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmplifiedAg, Inc. , a leading agricultural technology company focused on the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) category, announced today the release of its first Sustainability Impact Update , outlining the company's operations and impact evaluation.
  • In 2021, AmplifiedAg committed to be a USDA and EPA Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion and set a goal to reduce food loss and waste by 50%.
  • In the spirit of transparency, accountability, and industry collaboration, I am happy to share this AmplifiedAg Sustainability Impact Update that highlights our numerous initiatives and advancements.
  • To download the AmplifiedAg Sustainability Impact Update and learn more about the company's sustainable business initiatives, visit https://amplifiedaginc.com/sustainability/ .

Food Lion Expands Hydroponic Produce Selection with Introduction of Vertical Roots Lettuce at 303 Stores

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Roots , a leading U.S. vertical farm and consumer produce brand, is pleased to announce its new grocery retail partnership with Food Lion , bringing its fresh, flavorful, hydroponic lettuce to 303 Food Lion grocery stores across the Southeast.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Roots , a leading U.S. vertical farm and consumer produce brand, is pleased to announce its new grocery retail partnership with Food Lion , bringing its fresh, flavorful, hydroponic lettuce to 303 Food Lion grocery stores across the Southeast.
  • Vertical Roots is rapidly expanding its territory with produce now available at over 2,000 grocery stores in 13 states across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
  • Food Lion grocery stores now offer Vertical Roots line of hydroponic Living Lettuces that include Green Butter, Green Oak, and Green Leaf, as well as large leaf lettuce mixes.
  • Vertical Roots farms are global food-safe certified by USDA and FDA, and Vertical Roots produce is non-GMO certified and grown without harmful pesticides or chemicals of any kind.

Elisabeth Hagen Appointed Executive Director of CEA Food Safety Coalition

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The CEA Food Safety Coalition, comprised of leading controlled environment (CEA) leafy greens producers, has announced that Elisabeth Hagen is the organization's second Executive Director, effective November 15, 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The CEA Food Safety Coalition, comprised of leading controlled environment (CEA) leafy greens producers, has announced that Elisabeth Hagen is the organization's second Executive Director, effective November 15, 2021.
  • Dr. Hagen is the former Under Secretary for Food Safety at the USDA, a former Chief Medical Officer of the USDA, a member of the board of directors of NSF International and a Food Safety Advisory Board Member of Chipotle.
  • Dr. Hagen will work closely with coalition members, government agencies and industry experts to develop leading food safety standards for the CEA leafy greens industry.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Hagen to lead the Coalition," said Paul Lightfoot, chair of the CEA Food Safety Coalition.

AmplifiedAg Inc. Completes $40MM in Capital Raise, Expanding Global Technologies and Vertical Roots Indoor Farms across the Southeast

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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Equity financing expands Vertical Roots indoor farms across Southeast and AmplifiedAg's global software solutions.

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  • Equity financing expands Vertical Roots indoor farms across Southeast and AmplifiedAg's global software solutions.
  • Vertical Roots' rapid success exemplifies the time, profitability, operational growth efficiency, and superior product quality AmplifiedAg farms and technology achieve.
  • The company manufactures indoor vertical container farms, hydroponic systems, and disruptive seed-to-sale SaaS-based technologies.
  • AmplifiedAg owns and operates Vertical Roots , the largest hydroponic container farm in the World with produce in over 1,700 grocery stores nationwide.