SOFII Announces Funding for Fieldless Farms: Cultivating a Greener Future

We are excited to share that Fieldless Farms, an innovative modern food company based out of Ottawa and Cornwall, Ontario, has secured funding through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII) . This milestone represents a significant step forward in our dedication to supporting ground-breaking ventures like Fieldless Farms, which are revolutionizing agriculture and sustainability. Fieldless Farms is transforming food production by providing accessible, locally grown produce year-round, aligning perfectly with our mission to foster growth and innovation in urban and rural communities across southern Ontario.

About SOFII: Empowering Innovation and Growth

SOFII is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout urban and rural communities in southern Ontario. Our program provides interest-bearing business loans ranging from $150,000 to $500,000, with additional funding available on an exception basis. Launched in July of 2012 by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario),? SOFII is delivered in southeastern Ontario by Community Futures Eastern Ontario .

Introducing Fieldless Farms: Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow

Fieldless Farms is a modern food company dedicated to solving food sovereignty and sustainability challenges with better food. Based out of Ottawa and Cornwall, Ontario, the company launched in 2019 with a mission to displace foreign products and complex supply chains with safer, secure, and more responsible foods that people fall in love with. Rooted in the company's mission, Fieldless Farms is pioneering a profitable and sustainable model for all-season farming.

Fieldless Farms' Revolutionary Techniques

The company's cutting-edge indoor farming techniques produce remarkable results. Its Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) techniques have revolutionized farming, ensuring year-round production of high-quality, fresh greens without being limited by weather or seasons. By utilizing renewable energy and advanced automation, the company maximizes efficiency while minimizing resource consumption. Fieldless Farms' commitment to food safety is unwavering—all its produce is free from harmful chemicals and meets Canada GAP certification standards. Join Fieldless Farms in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.

SOFII Funding Driving Innovation

With the support of SOFII funding, Fieldless Farms is poised to take its innovations to the next level. The company is focused on scaling its operations and transitioning from small-scale projects to large-scale commercial initiatives. The goal is to drive widespread adoption of hyper-local growing practices through vertical farming, making fresh, sustainable produce more accessible than ever before.

Jon Lomow, one of the original founders of Fieldless Farms, emphasized the crucial role of SOFII funding in the company's growth trajectory:

"The SOFII funding was instrumental at a crucial time for our company. It has allowed us to scale, meet key milestones, and position Fieldless for further growth and diversification in pursuit of sustainable food sovereignty for Canadians. SOFII truly fills an important gap in the Ontario marketplace that can help scale-ups navigate through significant challenges."

Insights from Fieldless Farms Leadership

In 2014, the two original founders, Jon Lomow and Justin Ferrabee, brought their combined expertise in clean technology, digital companies, and food products to the table. They strongly believed that the next "revolution" would be in safe, secure, and sustainable food for the consumer, producer, and the planet. This vision led them to incorporate a company and invest time and capital into delving deep into what would later be termed Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Recognizing that the challenge within CEA lay in delivering supply with positive economics, the founders stayed engaged within the CEA community, monitoring developments until 2017. At that point, they believed the industry was nearing a technology tipping point, prompting them to commit to funding and launching operations in 2020.

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Through the SOFII program, we are proud to support forward-thinking companies like Fieldless Farms that are pioneering solutions for a sustainable and prosperous future. Fieldless Farms' impact on local food production and accessibility is a testament to the transformative power of innovation. We look forward to witnessing the company’s continued success. Join us in celebrating Fieldless Farms' achievement and stay tuned for more success stories from SOFII as we continue to empower innovation and ignite growth across southern Ontario. #SOFII #Innovation #FundingSuccess

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