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Who
Are We?

Our Story
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Verdánt AgriTech, operating as Verdánt Organics, is redefining what’s possible in indoor precision farming. Founded by seasoned leaders in controlled environment agriculture, clean room operations, and aquaculture, the company brings decades of experience to the future of sustainable food production.

​Our proprietary system, Closed-Loop Indoor Precision Agriculture (CIPA™), uniquely integrates the cultivation of mushrooms and microgreens into a single, efficient, and symbiotic process. Each crop supports the growth of the other, minimizing inputs, reducing waste, and maximizing yield—all without the use of chemicals.

​Verdánt is currently finalizing funding for its flagship facility in the Minneapolis metro area and expects to be fully operational in the first half of 2027.

All About Us

What Sets Us Apart

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VERDÁNT'S
Mission, Vision
& Values

Our proprietary techniques yield exceptional results.

"We reliably deliver the highest-quality, affordable organic produce."

Core Values
  • Foster Trust and Respect

  • Satisfy Our Customers

  • Innovate and Improve Continuously

THE INNOVATORS OF VERDÁNT'S CULTIVATION

Moving at the speed of experience.

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Howard L. Rogers

Chief Operating Officer

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Dr. John Holliday

Chief Science Advisor

The Executive Team

Diverse expertise drives innovation.

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Mike C. Borman

CEO & President

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Gregg Haugen

Chief Strategy Officer

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Willard Velie

VP Business Development

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Michael Macaluso

Legal Counsel

Board of Advisors

Growing the future with multidisciplinary expertise.

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Andrew Zimmern

Celebrity Chef & TV Personality

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John Church

Former Chief Supply Chain & Transformation Officer, General Mills

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Eric Taipale

Founder & Former CTO, Sentera

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Dave Alampi

Former CMO, Jamf

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Michael Vekich

Founder and President,

Vekich Chartered and Chair Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority

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Dan Burdett

Senior Agribusiness Leader - Former Division Manager, Syngenta

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Becky Lauseng

Senior HR Executive, Past President Twin Cities SHRM

Howard Rogers' Story

From aquaponics pioneer to sustainable agriculture innovator, Howard Rogers has spent decades transforming how we grow food.

 

His journey began by solving waste management challenges in aquaculture, evolved through large-scale mushroom production at Terry Farms, and culminated in a breakthrough discovery:

The symbiotic relationship between mushrooms and plants through CO₂ exchange.

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