Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research connects funders, researchers, and farmers through public-private partnerships to support audacious research addressing the biggest food and agriculture challenges. Due to the company's innovative public-private partnership model, the foundation is able to work with a wide range of stakeholders to find research opportunities that will help farmers overcome these obstacles. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research cultivates intrepid scientific collaborations to address the challenges facing food and agriculture today.

Sally Rockey

Executive Director

Jeff Rosichan

Director, Crops of the Future Collaborative

4 past transactions

Crop One

Grant in 2022
Crop One is a market technology platform for indoor growing. It grows fresh produce in indoor farms using hydroponic technology that ensures pesticide-free, optimal growing conditions, and does not rely on chemicals or GMOs.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Grant in 2022
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has been a global leader in research and education. The international scientific community at CSHL provides a unique and stimulating atmosphere for doctoral research—an environment where students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty work side-by-side.

Genvax Technologies

Grant in 2022
Genvax Technologies is a startup animal vaccine company.

AeroFarms

Grant in 2017
AeroFarms is a leader in indoor vertical farming, dedicated to transforming agriculture to meet the demands of a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact. Utilizing proprietary aeroponic technology, the company cultivates produce in a fully controlled indoor environment, reducing water usage by up to 95% and eliminating the need for pesticides. AeroFarms' innovative approach allows for the growth of flavorful and nutritious crops without reliance on traditional farming methods that require arable land. The company has gained recognition as one of the most innovative in its field, being featured on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and Fortune Magazine’s Change the World Company List. With products now available in over 1,000 stores across the United States, AeroFarms is poised for significant global expansion, aiming to contribute positively to food security and sustainability.
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