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.

Today, TerraStar Technologies were presented to investors attending the CleanTech Forum in Boston, MA

For more information about the innovative green technologies presented visit www.cleantech.com

http://www.cleantech.com/news/4994/boston-forum-wrap

TerraManus Technologies, LLC was hosted at Farmfest by May Wes, who is currently our sole strategic partner in the areas of manufacturing and distribution. They are a market leader of durable, high-quality polyethylene attachments for agricultural implements. May Wes holds a large market share for poly parts and components, and has a solid distribution channel through their dealer network and e-commerce web site.

Mr. Stephen Carr, CEO and cofounder of TerraManus Technologies, LLC was present, as well as Dr. Roy Stephens of Arise Research and Development. Justin Eggert of May Wes had the product there as well as a media presentation and brochures. All three men are well versed in the advantages and applications of TerraStar technology and were available for questions and discussion.

The Farm Progress 2009 in Decatur, Ill starts September 1st and we’ll be there! Once again May Wes, our strategic partner in manufacturing and distribution will be presenting our TerraStar technology in their booth at the show. May Wes is a market leader of durable, high-quality polyethylene attachments for agricultural implements, and has a solid distribution channel through their dealer network and e-commerce web site.

We are excited to be participating in Farm Progress 2009, the nation’s largest outdoor farm show. Make plans to stop by the May Wes booth (#1150) to see our patented soil conditioning device. Stephen Carr, CEO and Cofounder of TerraManus Technologies, LLC and Dr. Roy Stephens of Arise Research and Development will be there to answer questions. Justin Eggert of May Wes will have a media presentation and brochures.