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Transcript of Presenter: Puja Parsons, Owner/CEO. Our Guiding Principles For over 20 years, we’ve been operating...
Presenter: Puja Parsons, Owner/CEO
Our Guiding Principles• For over 20 years, we’ve been operating as a “Triple Net”
company• Innovation has led us to develop an Off-the-Grid year-round
greenhouse – fully functional in extreme climates• We practice and teach Sustainability, Self-sufficiency,
Health, Wellness, and connection to Food and Land• Awards include:
Our RoleTo bring communities together in a focus on local food while fostering learning for all people of all ages
Nordland, Norway
Nikolski, Alaska
Quebec, Canada
Michelle Obama
Jamie Oliver
Will Allen
We are part of a growing movement that’s becoming mainstream. The value of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle is now recognized.
Communities/Organizations• New Emerging Market• Cities/Towns
• Community Gardens, Educating Public/Agri-tourism
• Organizations• Non-Profits, Retreat
Centers, Indian Reservations
Driving Trends• 1 million Households participate community gardens*
(2008)• 5 million Households participate community gardens *
(2009)• Building & Planning Departments**• Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution• Green City movement
*2009 Impact of Gardening in America**White House Task Force on Obesity
The Eden Project
Education Market
• New Emerging Market• K-12: 98,916 Public, 3,740
Private• Post Secondary: 2,004 Public,
4,547 Private
Driving Trends• 1 out of 3 children overweight or obese• Congress requirement “Local Wellness Policies”**• 55% of Parents say School Gardening desired*• 48% - Teaching Kids Gardening good for
environment*
• Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” Campaign• Farms-to-School program
*2009 Impact of Gardening in America,
**USDA Economic Research Service
Our Time is NOW!