Ben Hogervorst

TerraSphere Systems, LLC designs and builds highly efficient systems for growing organic fruits and vegetables in a controlled, indoor environment. TerraSphere's revolutionary technology: ' Manipulates growing conditions to accelerate plant production and maximize crop yield, ' Uses and controls precise combinations of light, water, nutrition, gravity, centrifugal forces, and gasses, ' Creates ideal growing conditions for commercially-desirable crops in compact, automated facilities. The TerraSphere system will revolutionize the way that: ' Remote communities access fresh, organic produce, ' Agricultural producers address land management issues, ' Hunger crises are alleviated for the world's growing population. Their goals are to promote the sustainable consumption of natural resources through clean technology, and to embody environmentally and socially-responsible business practices that provide good jobs and empower a diverse, community-based workforce. TerraSphere Systems, LLC and its subsidiary, TerraSphere Systems Canada Inc., partner with private businesses and public institutions to create solutions to food production challenges. They invite customers to learn more about how TerraSphere can work with their organization to meet local and global agricultural needs.

Vertical Designs Ltd. constructs automated and indoor vertical farm production facilities, and energy saving technologies. Its solutions grow and harvest boutique packaged and pesticide-free herbs, fruits, and vegetables without threats of seasonal changes or extreme weather conditions for retailers in North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Overwaitea Food Group LP owns and operates a chain of food and consumer goods retail stores. It offers meat, deli, seafood, meals, natural and organic foods, grocery and non-foods items, cheeses, beef, and fruits and vegetables. The company was founded by R.C. Kidd in 1915 and is headquartered in Langley, Canada.

Choices Markets Ltd. owns and operates grocery. It specializes in organic food, specialty food, local food, sustainability, gluten free, fair trade, and vegan. The company was founded by Wayne Lockhart and Lloyd Lockhart on December 3, 1990 and is headquartered in Delta, Canada.