LAS VEGAS, May 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC:GRYN).
Green Hygienics is currently positioning to become one of the world leaders in both the home-based retail, as well as, the commercial Vertical Farming Industry. We at Green Hygienics are pleased to announce that we have completed the registration process to become a Business Member of the Global Non-profit Association of Vertical Farming. We are excited to be open to the networking, collaboration and business development opportunities that this membership brings.
The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) is an internationally active non-profit organization of individuals, companies, research institutions and universities focusing on advancing Vertical Farming technologies, designs and businesses. AVF and their network are leading the Vertical Farming movement to facilitate healthy food, green jobs, environmental protection and climate change resilience – globally. We at Green Hygienics are excited to participate in fostering the sustainable growth and development of the Vertical Farming movement.
Some of the work of the Association of Vertical Farming includes:
- Producing news on Vertical Farming industry & initiatives
- Vertical Farming resources & tools
- Design competitions & workshops
- Annual AVF Summit
- Exchange of research, knowledge, technology
- Identify synergies and potential partnerships to shape a new industry
- Monthly newsletters
Some of the things that Association of Vertical Farming Initiates:
- Policy recommendations
- Business collaborations
- Demonstration projects
- Technology partnerships
- Data transparency
In a world where 870 million people go to bed hungry every night (UN, 2012), 1.4 billion people are overweight (WHO, 2008), arable land, fresh water and fertilizers are scarce it is clear that innovative solutions are needed. Vertical farming offers a practical solution to the global food crisis, bringing more food into the world while requiring very little additional land. Green Hygienics is excited to contribute to this solution.
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