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COMMON GROUND, MAJOR AG BRANDS HAVE A PLAN TO SAVE AMERICA'S FARMS AND PUT 100 MILLION ACRES INTO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE BY 2025

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Picture Ranch, the film studio behind 'Common Ground', a new documentary demanding change from current American farming practices, announced this past week at the Clinton Global Initiative a new $10 million commitment to move 100 million acres of U.S. farmland to regenerative farming by 2025 (more info at www.100MillionAcres.org). As part of the initial launch, major brands including bourbon distillery Maker's Mark and leaders like impact investment group Conservation Resources have pledged 100% of their agricultural supply chain to regenerative practices.

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  • "Regenerative agriculture is about reviving our soil, encouraging biodiversity, and ultimately creating a thriving farming economy," said Josh and Rebecca Tickell, documentarians behind "Common Ground" and "Kiss the Ground".
  • Progress will be measured using three verified certification partners: Regenified, Regenerative Organic Certified and Land to Market .
  • By establishing a shared understanding of the definition of "regenerative," the 100 Million Acres Initiative brings transparency and credibility to the marketplace.
  • "Regenerative agriculture is about working within the context of nature to create a profit while enhancing the ecosystem for future generations.

ParkMobile Strengthens Florida Presence with Pinellas County Partnership

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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LARGO, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, is partnering with Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources to create a more seamless parking experience for its residents and visitors. Now, users in the Clearwater and St. Petersburg metro as well as throughout Pinellas County can use the ParkMobile app to pay for parking at one of the 5,605 parking spaces at public beaches and parks.

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  • Now, users in the Clearwater and St. Petersburg metro as well as throughout Pinellas County can use the ParkMobile app to pay for parking at one of the 5,605 parking spaces at public beaches and parks.
  • "ParkMobile already has a larger footprint in Florida, with availability in the state's top-tier cities," said David Hoyt, ParkMobile's Managing Director.
  • With over 7 million active users in the state, Florida is one of ParkMobile's most popular markets.
  • ParkMobile is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can be accessed on a mobile web browser .

Valmont Records Longest BVLOS Drone Flight on the Wings of T-Mobile 5G

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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What’s the news: Valmont completed an industry-first, unmanned 77-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operation, enabled by T-Mobile 5G.

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  • What’s the news: Valmont completed an industry-first, unmanned 77-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operation, enabled by T-Mobile 5G.
  • Valmont Industries Inc. and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the completion of an industry-first long-distance BVLOS drone inspection flight enabled by 5G.
  • The drone used a Harris Aerial H6E drone equipped with a T-Mobile 5G connected Sony A7RM5 camera.
  • Working closely with the FAA on BVLOS drone operation policies, Valmont plans to offer drone-in-a-box (DiaB) services nationwide in 2024.

Diffractive Managers Group Partner Firm Conservation Resources Wins Global Impact Fund Manager of the Year From Agri Investor Awards

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Diffractive Managers Group, a private asset management multi-affiliate holding company, is pleased to announce its partner Conservation Resource Partners, LLC (Conservation Resources), a leading impact investment manager focused on real assets, has won three awards from Agri Investor’s Global Awards competition.

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  • Diffractive Managers Group, a private asset management multi-affiliate holding company, is pleased to announce its partner Conservation Resource Partners, LLC (Conservation Resources), a leading impact investment manager focused on real assets, has won three awards from Agri Investor’s Global Awards competition.
  • Conservation Resources was awarded Global Impact Fund Manager of the Year, Global Farmland Deal of the Year, and Americas Farmland Deal of the Year for its efforts in 2022.
  • “We want to congratulate our newest affiliate Conservation Resources for their work in achieving these awards,” said Mike Wilson, CEO of Diffractive Managers Group.
  • “We created Diffractive to make a meaningful difference in investors’ lives,” said John Hailer, Chairman of Diffractive Managers Group.

Conservation Resources Wins Global Impact Fund Manager of the Year from Agri Investor Awards

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Conservation Resources, a leading impact investment manager focused on real assets, is pleased to announce it has won three awards from Agri Investor’s Global Awards competition.

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  • Conservation Resources, a leading impact investment manager focused on real assets, is pleased to announce it has won three awards from Agri Investor’s Global Awards competition.
  • Conservation Resources was awarded Global Impact Fund Manager of the Year, Global Farmland Deal of the Year, and Americas Farmland Deal of the Year for its efforts in 2022.
  • Conservation Resources has been investing in real assets utilizing its unique impact strategies in an effort to optimize environmental and financial impact since its founding in 2004.
  • “It’s a great time to be an investor in natural resources as we implement cutting edge initiatives in regenerative land management,” said Kent Gilges, Chief Conservation Officer of Conservation Resources.

Funga secures funding to lead first carbon removal project powered by fungal microbiome restoration

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Austin, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funga , the first company to establish commercial nature-based carbon removal projects powered by belowground fungal biodiversity restoration, today announced the close of a $4M USD seed funding round led by Azolla Ventures .

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  • Austin, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funga , the first company to establish commercial nature-based carbon removal projects powered by belowground fungal biodiversity restoration, today announced the close of a $4M USD seed funding round led by Azolla Ventures .
  • Funga, founded by Dr. Colin Averill, Ecologist and Climate Scientist, combines modern DNA sequencing and machine learning technology with breakthrough research on the forest microbiome.
  • This approach allows Funga to put the right native, biodiverse communities of mycorrhizal fungi in the right place.
  • Funga will measure how much additional carbon dioxide is captured as a result of forest microbiome restoration and will make this available to corporate buyers as part of their carbon removal portfolio.

Diffractive Managers Group and Alternative Impact Asset Manager Conservation Resource Partners Announce Deal

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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BOSTON and EXETER, N.H., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diffractive Managers Group, the multi-affiliate asset manager and centralized distribution platform launched by 1251 Capital Group, today announced it has entered into a partnership with Conservation Resource Partners, LLC ("Conversation Resources"), a leading alternative investment firm focused on impact real asset investing. Conservation Resources' unique strategies combine impact investments in real assets and associated value chain entities to generate alpha while also enhancing the impact outcomes of the land and associated assets it invests.

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  • BOSTON and EXETER, N.H., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diffractive Managers Group , the multi-affiliate asset manager and centralized distribution platform launched by 1251 Capital Group , today announced it has entered into a partnership with Conservation Resource Partners, LLC ("Conversation Resources"), a leading alternative investment firm focused on impact real asset investing.
  • The new partnership brings Conservation Resources' regenerative farmland and impact timberland strategies to Diffractive's already unique product set and further bolstering Diffractive's alternative impact offering's alongside Greenbacker Capital Management and Gitterman Wealth Management.
  • Conservation Resources will be well positioned for continued growth by leveraging Diffractive's expertise in multi-channel distribution and product structuring expertise.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Diffractive will acquire an equity stake in Conservation Resources and have two members join Conservation Resources' Board of Directors.

Valmont Announces Divestiture of its Offshore Wind Business

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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The offshore wind business, known as Valmont SM, was acquired in 2014.

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  • The offshore wind business, known as Valmont SM, was acquired in 2014.
  • I want to thank our Valmont SM associates for successfully facilitating the efforts to reshape the business toward more profitable growth.
  • Founded in 1988, Euro Steel Denmark supplies steel plates, beams, and other products to turbine manufacturers in European wind markets.
  • For over 75 years, Valmont has been a global leader in creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity.

Valmont to Participate at the 2nd Annual Roth AgTech Answers Event

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, today announced that management will participate in Roths 2nd Annual AgTech Answers Event.

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  • Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, today announced that management will participate in Roths 2nd Annual AgTech Answers Event.
  • Roth Capital Partners, LLC (ROTH) is a relationshipdriven investment bank focused on serving emerging growth companies and their investors.
  • As a fullservice investment bank, Roth provides capital raising, M&A advisory, analytical research, trading, marketmaking services and corporate access.
  • Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, Roth is privately held and employee owned, and maintains offices throughout the U.S. For more information on Roth, please visit roth.com .

Valmont Industries Gains Nationwide Drone Waiver from FAA

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver.

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  • Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver.
  • This nationwide waiver goes hand in hand with the primary goal of Valmont providing our customers more efficient and timely service through technology, says Angi Chamberlain, vice president UAS Technology Services for Valmont.
  • Using drone technology allows Valmont to collect high-resolution images and infrastructure performance data safely and quickly.
  • To our knowledge, we are one of the first five entities to receive this waiver arrangement, explains Aaron Schapper, Valmont group president Infrastructure.