Urban Mist Farms
Aero-Farm it!
Interview with a Sales person - unfamiliar with aeroponics, after an explanation she said:
“The marketable viability of an aeroponics system depends on establishing a niche similar to
Interview with Whole Foods Market, Produce Team Leader, Roberto Borges.
"Whole Foods prefers to purchase fresh produce from local suppliers, given priority to organic and sustainable farms as much as we can. Whole Foods imports some produce that is not in season so it would be beneficial to have the option to purchase out of season produce, locally."
Interview with an Employee (Global Information Security – Innovation and Architecture) - unfamiliar with aeroponics, after an explanation of the business idea, she said:
Interview with a Student - unfamiliar with aeroponics, after an explanation of the business idea, he said:
“This is a good idea for companies that want to be able to say that they grow their own produce in-house. Perhaps, other companies
Interviews and Testimonials
Whole Foods Market
San Rafael, CA
Bank of America Corporate Workplace
Concord, CA
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
King’s Nursery Interview
Santa Rosa, CA
hydroponics. Success of the emerging aeroponics market depends on how well its benefits can be sold to potential customers because it uses few resources, costs less to maintain, and contains less weight. The more well known a product is, the easier it becomes to sell. I can see aeroponics being used in situations where there is less space to grow things.”
“It is a great idea that is very relevant to our environmental situation. So many people are sick with different types of cancers due to the use of chemicals and preservatives in the food they eat. Our water is also affected by the pesticide runoff. Aeroponics eliminates the use of pesticides, helping preserve the quality of the water which is not only our drinking water but also going into the food we eat (if grown using traditional farming methods). This is a cleaner alternative that improves the overall food supply chain.”
would want to follow in their lead and it could become a trend. They can save money through not having to outsource and pay for transportation. This type of farming could be better than traditional farming because less plants can be contaminated (from nature or chemicals), meaning less waste.”
Media Coverage on Aeroponic Technology - the market is hot!