TerraStar Technology shows promise
October 16, 2009
Financial Investment Consultant, John Norwood of TBL Consulting, DesMoines, IA shares his impression of TerraStar Technology at American Food Venture Forum, October 14, 2009 in DesMoines Iowa
Same Place, Same Time
October 15, 2009
While we were in Des Moines presenting at the Forum, Bill Gates, co-chair of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was in Des Moines at the 2009 World Food Prize Symposium. He gave an outstanding speech today that focused on Productivity and Sustainability in agriculture. He touched on many of the same concerns we have voiced about hunger and poverty, as well as technology and the environment.
As Mr. Gates spoke, I began to think about the opportunity we have to impact the world. At TerraManus Technologies, LLC, we know that the answer to poverty and world hunger isn’t simply found. We know poverty alleviation must begin with agricultural development in rural areas. We believe that small farm families can progressively work their way out of poverty when they have access information, technology, and to high-quality agricultural tools, and this is precisely what Bill Gates was saying today! He said, “The next Green Revolution must be guided by small-holder farmers, adapted to local circumstances, and sustainable for the economy and the environment. Farmers need new seeds, of course. But they tell us they also need new tools and training.” He said, “If farmers can get what they need to feed their families and sell their surplus, hundreds of millions of the world’s poorest people can build themselves a better life. It will take passion and focus and a sustained sense of urgency.”
We have that shared vision, that shared goal and that shared passion which has turned into a crusade.
In agriculture, nothing is more powerful than water. It can produce wealth or devastation. It can transport much needed moisture and nourishment or wash away valuable topsoil leaving cropland unprotected and vulnerable. In poorer nations the immediate needs for fertile soil and solutions to hunger are what drive the course of action. TerraStar Technology addresses both soil erosion and water conservation.
We will strive to work together with others to achieve a proper balance between productivity and sustainability.
We will empower people to feed themselves to establish long-term food security by using our innovative, proprietary technologies locally, nationally, and globally.
Bill Gates speaks at World Food Prize presentation
October 15, 2009
We believe that progress against hunger and poverty is possible in our lifetime. Our work in agriculture is guided by two principles – we focus on small farmers, and we make investments across the value chain.
“Poor farmers are not a problem to be solved; they are the best answer for a world that is fighting hunger and poverty, and trying to feed a growing population.” – Bill Gates
Live in DesMoines
October 14, 2009
My reflection on the news that Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is presenting the World Food Prize today.
American Food Venture Forum
October 12, 2009
TerraManus presented TerraStar Technology to the American Food Venture Forum October13 and 14, 2009.
The American Food Venture Forum (AFVF) is the only venture capital and angel investor event in the country focused solely on the food industry and value-added agriculture. The AFVF leverages Iowa’s status as a top agricultural state to draw both innovative companies and leading venture capital firms to the event.
Friends of TerraStar Technology
October 12, 2009
Thumbs Up for TerraStar Technology! We have received positive comments and support from different people and organizations for the efforts of TerraManus to provide a technology that is easily adaptable to most farming practices. The results of using the TerraStar can be seen in increased plant health and yields, reduced run-off and soil erosion.
We are creating a links page to our friends.
The first addition will be an organization called the Imprinting Foundation. The foundation was created by Dr. Robert Dixon. Dixon has used land imprinting in desert areas with success. He has conducted several studies on this technology and has given his praise to the TerraStar technology.
Read more about The Imprint Foundation.
TerraManus presented at Cleantech Forum XXV Beijing
October 7, 2009
Cleantech Forum XXV Beijing is one of the Cleantech Group’s five premier events each year across North America, Europe, China and India. The Forums provide insight, investment opportunities and unparalleled networking for the world’s leading investors, growth companies and global corporations.
What an honor to be chosen to present the TerraStar technology at such a prestigious event!
After presenting at the Cleantech Forum in Boston, MA we were selected to present at the Cleantech Investor Forum in Beijing, China (we placed fifth in Boston as the most promising company in the clean tech investment market finishing only four points below the winner).
TerraStar offers a real solution for China’s severe agriculture run off pollution. Read more in the abstract posted on Science Direct on nitrate pollution of groundwater in northern China.
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