About Us

Our Vision

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With urbanization on the rise and natural resources dwindling, traditional agriculture is struggling to meet the needs of today’s growing population. At AeroFarms™, we believe in the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the entrepreneurial spirit to deliver a sustainable solution to global – and local – food challenges. With our leading aeroponic technology, pioneers can transform abandoned buildings into thriving farms, grow green on previously unfarmable land, revitalize shrinking economies and provide healthy, clean, safe food for all.

What We Believe

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    • In doing more with less. In seeing opportunity where others see challenge. In taking initiative and seeking solutions. In harnessing our expertise, vision and values to create new ways of living and better growth for all.
    • In providing more than just equipment. We believe in relationships. In long-term partnerships. In the power of entrepreneurs’ ingenuity and resourcefulness to create sustainable businesses and lead a growing movement.
    • In a better approach to farming. In saving water and energy. In food without pesticides. In clean, safe, local produce. In redefining how we live, grow and eat.

Our Leadership team

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Ed Harwood, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Ed Harwood, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Ed Harwood, PhD, is founder and CEO of AeroFarms. Ed founded AeroFarms in 2004 as GreatVeggies® LLC based on his own design of an aeroponic growing system. Ed previously served as Associate Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension for Agriculture and CEO of Topline Waikato, Inc. Ed has twenty years experience in corporate product management in the dairy industry, several years in sales and service of weather graphics systems and a number of consulting projects involving food market channel mapping, chief engineer, and small business analysis.


Robert Newman, Chief Operating Officer

Robert Newman, Chief Operating Officer

Robert Newman serves as Chief Operating Officer at AeroFarms. Robert previously served as Business Manager, of Service and Customer Support for Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed. Prior to that, he served as Vice President, of Customer Support and Implementation at Moldflow Corporation. Robert has 20 years experience in B2B services, R&D management, organizational change, and business development. Robert received his undergraduate degrees at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds an MBA in international management from Baker College.


David Anthony, Board Member

David Anthony, Board Member

David Anthony is the founder and Managing Director of 21Ventures LLC, a New York-based clean technology venture capital fund. David is an experienced entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and educator. Since founding 21Ventures in 2003, the fund has provided seed, growth, and bridge capital to over 39 technology ventures across the globe.


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Our Partners

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Cornell University NC State University Alfred SUNY College of Technology Rensselear Polytechnic Institute Logo

Our Investors

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Quercus trust 21ventures