Wondering if anyone has heard of the BroGro System. Someone brought it up to me and the idea sounds great, but I don't know much about this stuff. Is it actually any good?

Year-round growing ● Completely indoors ● Increased yields Low water and electricity consumption ● All natural, organic No chemicals, bio solids, or bio waste ● Closed loop -- No discharge to municipal water The BroGro System Technology changing the way we feed the world. • Challenges we face • Increased numbers of food deserts • Increasing costs of transporting foods from farm to consumer • Median incomes are low, resulting in less discretionary money available for high quality, high nutrient value, fresh food products • Increasing need for sustainable employment • Traditional farming exposes consumers to insecticides, pesticides • Water runoff from farms increases contamination of water table • Weather and climate changes reduce ability to produce adequate supply for equitable access to nutrient rich resources © 2014, BroGro Systems LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • BROGRO FARM PRODUCTION CENTERS STRATEGICALLY PLACED IN TARGET POPULATION AREAS • SERVING AS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE CENTERS • ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS • YEAR ROUND PRODUCTION – HIGH NUTRIENT VALUE HARVESTS • EACH FARM PRODUCTION CENTER WOULD MEASURE 5,000 - 20,000 SQUARE FEET AND WOULD FEATURE BROGRO SYSTEMS, PLUS A DEDICATED AREA FOR PREPARING HARVESTS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND ANOTHER AREA FOR RETAIL • CREATES NEW SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AT EACH CENTER Major Opportunity © 2014, BroGro Systems LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The BroGro System A Solution for Sustainable Economic Development • Capacity to support volume thru innovative and environmentally responsible technology • Create new jobs • Develop farming skills using volume based economic approach while minimizing carbon footprint • Efficiencies of output • Proprietary, organic soil mixture • Multifold ROI on equipment in first year of operation © 2014, BroGro Systems LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED For the economy . . . o Creates new jobs o Generates new businesses o Repurpose unused, vacant and blighted properties For the environment. . . o Reduces carbon emissions o Eliminates risk of runoff of water containing pesticides and insecticides o Conserves water resources For health . . . o Increased, localized resources of nutrient rich foods o Equitable access to high quality produce o Healthier population The BroGro System A unique, scalable solution promoting sustainability with a measurable impact on the health, economy and environment of the community. © 2014, BroGro Systems LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Can be used to produce: • Kale • Bok choy • Cucumbers • Green beans • Lettuce • Tomatoes • Strawberries • Blueberries • Carrots • Celery • Basil • Cilantro • Parsley • Peppers And much more! The System Each 4’ x 8’ unit provides planting space equivalent to 50’ lineal feet – using significantly less water to produce a robust, year -round harvest. Water consumption minimized compared to traditional farming methods. Uses no chemicals or chemical fertilizers. Produces an increased quality in taste and freshness due to the natural, organic nutrients comprising the medium used with the system. © 2014, BroGro Systems LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BroGro Farm Cultivation, Distribution and Training Center - 5500 sq ft open space - 48 - 60 4’ x 8’ growing systems - Vol capacity equal to 4 ac - Training Area - Year Round Growing Center - Harvest Area - Retail Area - Create new jobs

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