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AcreTrader Achieves Certification to the Leading Harvest Management Standard

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Fayetteville, Ark., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AcreTrader, the land investment platform at the intersection of agriculture, tech and finance, announced today it has been certified to the Leading Harvest Management Standard, the industry-leading sustainable agriculture standard.

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  • Fayetteville, Ark., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AcreTrader, the land investment platform at the intersection of agriculture, tech and finance, announced today it has been certified to the Leading Harvest Management Standard, the industry-leading sustainable agriculture standard.
  • The farmland investing company began enrolling its acres under management in the program in 2022 and recently completed its certification audit with third-party auditing company Averum, achieving Leading Harvest certification for the company and the farmland it manages.
  • The Leading Harvest Management Standard consists of thirteen sustainability principles encompassing areas such as the protection of water resources, conservation of biodiversity, and employees and farm labor.
  • “AcreTrader’s certification to the Leading Harvest Management Standard is a major milestone for our company.

Prospect Farms Achieves USDA Organic Certification

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Prospect Farms, a leading CPG wellness platform offering benefit-focused botanical products for people and their pets, announced today that it has attained USDA Organic Certification .

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  • Prospect Farms, a leading CPG wellness platform offering benefit-focused botanical products for people and their pets, announced today that it has attained USDA Organic Certification .
  • The organic certification ensures that Hemp grown at Prospect Farms adheres to strict organic standards to further solidify our commitment to clean, all-natural products.
  • Prospect Farms Organic Farm Plan is required to maintain certified organic practices and documentation over a three-year transition period with on-farm inspections by a USDA accredited organic certification agency before being formally approved as 'USDA Certified Organic.'
  • Proudly standing behind the USDA Organic Certification is one more reason consumers can trust that Prospect Farms is one of the highest quality hemp products in the market.

Vertical Harvest Farms Appoints Michael Chin as Chief of Farm Operations as the Company Continues to Expand Across the U.S.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

JACKSON, Wyo., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertical Harvest , architects and operators of the first vertical hydroponic greenhouse in North America, announced Michael Chin as their Chief of Farm Operations.

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  • JACKSON, Wyo., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertical Harvest , architects and operators of the first vertical hydroponic greenhouse in North America, announced Michael Chin as their Chief of Farm Operations.
  • Over his 20-year career, Michael Chin has a proven track record of taking new technology products from R&D to operational scale.
  • Most recently, Chin was Chief Operating Officer at Farm.One, a New York City-based indoor vertical farming company with farms in Manhattan and Brooklyn that serves chefs and direct-to-consumer.
  • Michael Chin commented, "There's such a need across the nation for more access to nutritious food in urban areas.

Charlotte's Web Achieves Organic Certification

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

USDA Organic seal now on select Charlotte's Web full-spectrum hemp extract tinctures; Company's farms and manufacturing plant earn organic certification on products flowing through retail Q4 2021

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  • USDA Organic seal now on select Charlotte's Web full-spectrum hemp extract tinctures; Company's farms and manufacturing plant earn organic certification on products flowing through retail Q4 2021
    DENVER, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -(TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web," or the "Company"), the market leader in full spectrum hemp extract products, today announced that its corporate farm acreage, and its 137,000 sq.
  • These 12 Charlotte's Web products, in 17 mg or 60 mg options carry the USDA Organic Seal on the label.
  • The Company maintained USDA certified organic practices on its farm over a three-year transition period with on-farm inspections by a USDA accredited organic certification agency before being formally approved as 'USDA Certified Organic.'
  • "Organic certification is one more reason Charlotte's Web is the world's most trusted hemp extract."

Pacifico Aquaculture Appoints Gustavo Araya Guzman as VP of Farm Operations

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

ENSENADA, Mexico, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pacifico Aquaculture ("Pacifico"), a leader in sustainable aquaculture and the world's first and only producer of ocean-raised striped bass, announced today that veteran aquaculture executive Gustavo Araya Guzman has joined the company as VP of Farm Operations.

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  • ENSENADA, Mexico, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pacifico Aquaculture ("Pacifico"), a leader in sustainable aquaculture and the world's first and only producer of ocean-raised striped bass, announced today that veteran aquaculture executive Gustavo Araya Guzman has joined the company as VP of Farm Operations.
  • Prior to joining Pacifico, Gustavo has spent more than 20 years in the aquaculture industry, most recently serving as Operations and Projects Manager with Group Altamar, where he oversaw all aspects farming.
  • "I am thrilled about the opportunity to join Pacifico as VP of Farming Operations during this exciting and dynamic moment," said Gustavo.
  • Per-Roar Gjerde, CEO of Pacifico, added: "The appointment of Gustavo Guzman as VP of Farming Operations is a critical next step in fortifying Pacifico's role as North America's leading aquaculture platform.

Isracann Appoints Experienced Farm Manager and Updates Israeli Cannabis Operations

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

As part of ongoing efforts, Isracann has continued to work closely with all Israeli consultants and counterparts, and recent activities at the Ein Hahoresh Farm include the following:

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  • As part of ongoing efforts, Isracann has continued to work closely with all Israeli consultants and counterparts, and recent activities at the Ein Hahoresh Farm include the following:
    The facility as proposed has been completed.
  • The hiring of Mr. Peleg Agayuf as a dedicated Farm Manager brings timely oversight to start-up activities as well as Israeli cannabis growing and production experience during and after the transition to operations.
  • Isracann is an Israeli-based cannabis company focused on becoming a premier cannabis producer/distributor offering low-cost production targeting undersupplied, major European marketplaces.
  • Based in Israel's agricultural sector, Isracann will leverage its development within the most experienced country in the world with respect to cannabis research.