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The AGS-IV is a stateof{he-art farming system that combines hydroponic technology with precision climate controls to
enable cunent and aspiring farmers to grow fresh produce with ease.
SYSTEM DESIGN
Built and inspected to comply with the National Building
Code by meeting or exceeding CSAÆ77 and lS0 9001:2015
standards.
Food safety-compliant design and materials.
Designed forArctic conditions with a cold-weather
entryway, and M0 insulation to operate fiom -52'C to +40"C.
Full environmental control is achieved thanks to automation
systems that optimize the growing environment every 4
seconds.
Rugged design that is built for a 30 year lifespan.
One-year warranty on workmanship, in addition to OEM
wananties on components.
Heating options include electric, heating oil, naturalgas,
propane, and diesel.
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE & CAPABILITIES
The AGS-IV boasts some of the highest productivity in the industry and is designed for commercial growing.
Growing Area - 6 growing racks feature 1,800 mature
planting sites and 1,200 seedling sites.
Yields - up to 23,000 mature plants annually, equivalent to
230 lbs. every week year-round, no matter the weather.
Grop Cycles - 2 weeks from seed to seedling, and anoher
13-21 days to produce a mature plant.
Cultivars - Over 100 different crop types proven commercially,
including leafo greens, brassicas and heôs. For more info,
visit thegrowcer.calcultivars.
Pesticides and herbicides - Never.
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OPERATIONS
User-friendly, requiring no prior technical or farming
knowledge.
Space - 40'long x I'wide x 9.5' high. A 50'x 10'flat landing
pad is recommended.
Electrical- 100A, 240-volt single phase power required
(three-phase power option). Solar and backup generator
addons available.
Water - Can be directly connected to water source or filled
monthly with a garden hose through hose pass-through.
Requires 500-600 gal./month fresh water to refill485 gal. main
tank.
Labour - 12to 14 hours per week for farming and upkeep.
Remotely control the system from anywhere in the world,
thanks to satellite, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity options.
Peace of mind with automated SMS alerts, and 24tl
monitoring option available.
Thermal performance - Heat loss at -52"C is 18,000 BTU/hr;
heating capacity is 22-26,000 BTU/hr.
Automation - Historicallog, ongoing monitoring and remote
control capabilig of all components. All equipment set to
custom schedules & setpoints.
Power use - Avg. 104-111 kWh/day in Arctic communities;
6,46-9.46 kW peak load.
Girculation System - Pump capacity ot 3,240 GPH with a 485
Gal main reservoir.
Air management - Venting capacity of 600 CFM; capacity to
generate 5.3 CCF/hr of COrfor faster plant growth; 33.1 Uday
dehumidification capacity.
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CULTIVARS GUIEË
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When deciding what veggies to grow in your new farm, we recommend you start simple and choose
5-6 main cultivars
that you know are popular in your community. Simple crops such as leaff greens, herbs, and asian greens
will help you
get you comfortable working in the Growcer in the first 12-24 months of your
new business.

Once you've built up your growing skills and are operating at consistent profitability, we can help you can
take on more
challenging cultivars. Since Growcer systems plug into each other, it's easy to add more capacity over time and ofier
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wider and more complex variety of produce. Please note, all fruiting crops (such as benies, tomatoes, peppers and
cucumbers) require our Fruiting System which is different than the AGS-IV.

LET TUCES

Adriana Butterhead Dragoon Romaine Oscarde Oakleaf Salanova Red Oakleaf

Aerostar Romaine Edox Bufterhead Outredgeous Romaine Salanova Red Sweet Crisp
Alkindus Butterhead Fenberg Romaine Panisse Oakleaf Salvius Romaine
Annapolis Romaine Firecracker Leaf Panis lsland Romaine Skyphos Butterhead
Antonet Lollo Rossa Flashy Trout Back Bibb Red Cash Romaine Spax Romaine
Auvona Romaine Fusion Green Romaine Red Cross Butterhead Spretnak Bibb
BambiBibb Ganison Oakleaf Red Sails Leaf SpriEer Oakleaf
Black Seeded Simpson Green Forest Romaine Red SaladbowlOakleaf Startrghter Leaf
Leaf Green Saladbowl Red Rosie Romaine Sulu Oakleaf
Blackhawk Leaf Oakleaf Rex Butterhead Sylvesta Butterhead
Blade Oakleaf Green Star Leaf Ridgeline Romaine Tamarindo Leaf
Bolsachia Oakleaf Lettony Leaf Rosaine Bibb Tango Oakleaf
Breen Romaine Livigna Lollo Rossa Rouge d'Hiver Romaine Teide Summer Crisp
Buttercrunch Bibb Magenta Summer Crisp Rouxai Oakleaf Thurinus Romaine
Carioca Summer Crisp Mirlo Buttertread Ruby Sky Leaf Tropicana Leaf
Cegolaine Bibb Monte Carlo Romaine Salanova Red Butter Truchas Romaine
Celinet Summer Crisp Mottistone Summer Salanova Green Butter Two Star Leaf
Cherokee Summer Crisp Crisp Salanova Green lncised Vulcan Leaf
CoastalStar Romaine Muir Summer Crisp Salanova Green Oakleaf Waldmann's Dark Green
Concept Summer Crisp Nancy Butterhead Salanova Green Sweet Leaf
Dark Red Lollo Rossa Nevada Summer Crisp Crisp Winter Density Bibb
Deer ïongue Bibb New Red Fire Leaf Salanova Red Butter
Defender Romaine Newham Bibb Salanova Red lncised

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Sylvetta Arugula Champion Collards Red Kingdom Mizuna Red Pac Choi

WasabiArugula Dandelion Scarlet Frills Mustard Perseo Radicchio

Farao Cabbage Leaves Eros Escarole Greens Seaside Spinach

Red Express Cabbage Rhodos Endive / Frisee Suehlihung No. 2 Mustard Space Spinach

Leaves Red Russian Kale Greens Bright Lights Swiss Chard

Claytoni Scarlet Kale Dark Green Orach Ruby Red Swiss Chard

Ruby Red Orac Watercress

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Armaranth Confetti Cilantro Zaata Marjoram Gommon Sage

Genovese Basil Marino Cilantro Common Mint Green Shiso

Red Rubin Basil Goldkrone Dill Greek Oregano Britton Shiso

Cutting Celery Hera Dill Moss Curled Parsley Red Shiso

Vertissimo Chervil Bronze & Green Fennel Leaf Giant of ltaly Parsley Red Veined Sonel

Dolores Chives Grosfruchtiger Fennel Leaf Primed Rosemary Orange Thyme

Purly Chives Sweet Marjoram Pipicha Rosemary Summer Thyme

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The Growcer is committed to always providing the best growing experience to our farmers. We do this in many ways, but
one thing we are very proud of is our continuous research into new produce varieties and growing shategies. Below, we
have listed a few of these projects that will be soon be available to our farmers!

Fruiting Veggies: Our systems make it possible to grow ftuiting veggies including eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes, chilli
peppers, and bell peppers. Development efforts are c,ontinuing to improve yields.

Benies: Enjoy juicy strawbenies as a popular treat in your communityl

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AN INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT STATUS: ASSEMBLY BEGAN IN AUGUST 2018; PROJECT BEGINNING IN FALL

Makivik Corporation is the lndigenous political organization representing the lnuit of Nunavik, with part of
their mandate being the economic and social development of the region. While Makivik had not previously
worked directly in food production, they saw ari opportunity with The Growcer. ln Spring 2018, Makivik
purchased an Arctic Growing System to ship during their ice-free season by barge. Their goal with the
Growcer is to use it as a tool to generate jobs, promote social and economic development, and improve
the quality of life of the residents in the regional administrative centre, Kuujjuaq.

Kuujjuaq, a community in Northern Quebec with over 2,7OO residents, is the largest lnuit community in
Nunavik, Quebec. While Makivik Corporation's investment in a Growcer system will immediately provide
Kuujjuaq with a supply of locally grown food, the long-term benefits are far reaching.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSION

ABOUT
The Growcer specializes in building
systems for cold weather and Arctic
regions. Our technology enables
profitable, year-round production of
vegetables at commercial scale.
CONTACT
1 (833) GROWCER (476-9237)
info@thegrowcer.ca
For Makivik Corporation, purchasing a Growcer system is a
profitable investment with a 3-4 year investment payback.
Additionally, The Growcer will be operated by a local
businessperson and create entry-level jobs in the
community.
While Makivik initially purchased one Growcer unit, all
proceeds they reinvest will help scale and expand their
operation, Growcer systems can be connected, and
additional food processing using The Growcer's commercial
kitchen systems will enable even greater employment
opportunities in future years. Kuujjuaq's project will also
serye as a model for Makivik to replicate in the 1 3 other
remote communities in Nunavik.
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HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION GROW

PROJECT STATUS: COMPLETED SYSTEM SHIPPED JULY 2O1 8, PROJECT BEGINNING lN SEPTEMBER.

Kugluktuk, Nunavut's westemmost community has a population of 1,491 residents. The hamlet's
population is young, with nearly 3O% of residents under the age of 15. The community's youth centre, a
hamlet-managed organization, is now able to provide an opportunity for youth to have experiential
leaming in managing a small business while providing locally grown produce to their community.

CHALLENGE
The Hamlet of Kugluktuk did not have a
dependable and sustainable food source. As a
remote community with a harsh arctic climate,
Kugluktuk needed a solution that enabled them
to grow year-round. The community, which has
an unemployment rate of 307o, was looking for
investments that created local jobs and
opportunities for employment training -
especially for youth.
ABOUT
The Growcer specializes in building systems for
cold weather and Arctic regions. Our
technology enables profitable, year-round
production of vegetables at commercial scale.
SOLUTION
The Hamlet of Kugluktuk's Economic
Development Department, led by EDO Bill
Williams, was inspired to reduce the region's
reliance on imported produce. At the same
time, Bill knew that the youth were eager to
get involved in new & exciting initiatives, and
had a great deal of untapped potential'
With this in mind, Kugluktuk's project is
structured where local youth manage all
day-to-day Growcer business. This structure
empowers them to make decisions and grow as
young leaders. At the same time, these youth
are being provided with emploment and are able
to participate in a project that has a tangible
and direct benefit to their community.

CONTACT
1 (833) GROWCER (476-9?37)
info@thegrowcer.ca
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SOWING SEEDS OF HOPE

ln December 20'l 5, the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) wanted to explore the idea of growing
food locally in their community. They began working with The Growcer to understand how this could work
for them.

Through this partnership, they have been able to create change and hope in their town by reducing food
prices and securing the local food supply.

RESULTS
ln the first few months, 32O-34O
vegetables for sale in Churchill every
week - increasing to 450 during
tourism season.
ln February of 2018, Churchill hit
temperatures of -42C, or -58C with
windchill. They were still growing!
Prior to the AGS, the price of leafy
greens was $7.25 with government
subsidies. Now, greens are sold for
$4.99.
CHALLENGE
Churchill was reliant on a rail line for supplies,
which was rendered inoperable in Spring 2016
by flooding. Food prices increased rapidly and
now that the community was only accessible
by air, it was at risk of bad weather preventing
food shipments. Even with the assistance of
government food subsidies and emergency
supply shipments, they still needed a more
permanent solution.
SOLUTION
The Churchill Northern Studies Centre purchased
an Arctic Growing System to bring fresh
produce to residents. Their system enables
them to grow year-round, and helps Churchill to
be more self-reliant. The AGS-IV in Churchill is
the only consistent source of food if weather
prevented flights from landing.
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RESU LTS

The greens and other produce being growing in We are relying completelY on
Churchill is a major improvement on what's air travel for all of our food to
being shipped in, which is often up to two
weeks old by the time it arrives. Produce is come into the communitY. lf
fresher, tastes better, and has less packaging. there was a blizzard or some
Dubbed "RocketGreens" due to the fact the
farm is located on a decommissioned rocket
thing where planes were not
range, the new veggies have been able to able to land, having this kind
compete with the subsidized price of produce. of food production happening
on site in our own communitY,
Some of the produce being grown is new I think, is really incredbile.
the the community's residents, so Carley
also keeps recipes on hand for items such
as kale and bok choy. Alongside her efforts STEPHANIE PULEO
to feed the town, the Studies Centre is lnterim Executive Director, CNSC
also planning to offer some veggies to the
local school, accompanied by educationa;
ialks for youth.

CONTACT ABOUT
1 (833) GROWCER (476-9?37) The Growcer specializes in building systems for cold weather and Arctic
info@thegrowcer.ca regions. Our technology enables profitable, year-round production of
vegetables at commercial scale.
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DUTCH HARBOR'S FISHING FLEET
800 miles southwest of Anchorage lies Unalaska, a city of 4,5OO residents in Alaska's Aleutian lslands
The city, known for its fishing industry, is now being celebrated for its locally grown produce.
RESULTS
Consistent, year-round
supply of greens in Unalaska to
supply the community and the
fishing fleet.
Two Containerized Growing Systems
side-by-side output up to 460 lbs of
produce weekly.
Created an opportunity for a new
business, and new jobs in Unalaska.
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Prior to 2017, Unalaska did not have a
dependable and sustainable food source. As a
remote city with a harsh climate, Unalaska
needed a solution that enabled them to grow
locally. Qawalangin tribal member Blaine
Shaishnikoff, with financing from the Aleutian
Housing Authority and support from Growcer
partners VHH, started a new local business
called Aleutian Greens.
SOLUTION
The city of Unalaska is a hub for the American
fishing industry. ln fact, the city's port of
Dutch Harbor is the #1 fishing port in the
United States. Unalaska's Mayor, Frank Kelty,
says that fishing is the community's main
economic engine. Throughout the year, Unalaska
is home to 5,000-1 O,0O0 part-time residents
working in the fishing industry.
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Aleutian Greens is selling to numerous local restaurants and The Alaska Ship Supply, Unalaska's
premier retailer for the community and the commercial fishing industry. The Alaska Ship Supply
sells everything from fishing supplies, to food, liquor, and clothing. This year, the store's shelves
became a lot greener.

ln January 2018, The Alaska Ship Supply began selling Aleutian Greens' locally grown produce in
their store. This new partnership has allowed Aleutian Greens to benefit from reliable and
consistent demand, keeping business operations simple and overhead low.

Aleutian Greens is now supplying Dutch Harbour and it's commercial Eshing industry with an
unprecedented access to fresh, local greens.

CONTACT ABOUT
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SERVING UP LOCAL, YEAR ROUND
PROJECT STATUS: INTSTALLATION SEPTEMBER
The University of Ottawa has partnered with The Growcer to serye hyper{ocal produce on campus.
Students and staff at the University of Ottawa can now see exactly where their produce is coming from
a hydroponic farm inside a retrofitted shipping cbntainer right outside the campus cafeteria.
CHALLENGE
The University of Ottawa's food service feeds
well over 1O,0O0 people every day. Feeding
that volume of people comes with its own set
of unique challenges, including having to import
produce during the majority of the school year,
when local food is normally out of season. With
sustainability being front of mind for the
university as a whole, they were keen to
explore opportunities in local food production.
ABOUT
The Growcer specializes in building systems for
cold weather and Arctic regions, Our
technology enables profitable, year-round
production of vegetables at commercial scale.
CONTACT
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SOLUTION
Thanks to the Growcer, they can now grow
food right where it is served, eliminating long
transport and reducing produce spoilage. What's
more, the university was able to plan for their
entire project to operate on a cost-neutral
basis - meaning produce grown in their Growcer
costs exactly the same as their wholesale prices
of produce.
The university's food service department
qualified for The Growcer's leasing program,
allowing them to pay for their system month by
month. Since they preferred to have a
third-party manage the farm, The Growcer
helped them identify a local non-profit, Just
Food, who work on contract to harvest and
deliver produce twice weekly.
To learn more about The Growcer's service
offerings and leasing options for university,
college and hospital campuses, visit
thegrowcer.ca,/institutions
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