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New Technology For Pesticide-Free Crops Launched
Terra Vera introduced its offerings in 2020, working with select clients in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Florida, and has now expanded its capacities to serve the agricultural industry across the United States
Terra Vera has launched solutions to replace conventional pesticides and increase product safety and consumer confidence within the agriculture industry. Using patented technologies compliant with EPA regulations, Terra Vera offers producers a safe, effective, and sustainable approach to rid crops of contaminants while preserving the quality and yield of their products.
"Our mission is to improve the quality, consistency, and yield for any grower interested in more sustainable agricultural practices," said Terra Vera CEO and Co-Founder Carlos Perea, who previously founded MIOX Corporation, a technology company with a proven track record of treating drinking water in over 30 countries.
"Our systems typically pay for themselves in a matter of months by replacing expensive, and often toxic, chemical treatments and by increasing yields. Safe and sustainable practices like Terra Vera also help business leaders create consumer confidence and build brand value."
Unwanted pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi can cause significant crop loss. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FOA) estimates that each year 20 to 40 percent of global crop production is lost or wasted due to plant diseases, animal pests, and weeds. Today, approximately 5.6 billion pounds of pesticides are used worldwide each year to preserve and protect against crop loss. Most available solutions to control and eliminate pathogens on crops are toxic substances that pose a significant contamination risk to the surrounding soil, water, non-target plants, and animals.
Terra Vera’s proven platform technology, which is modeled after the U.S. military’s approach to treating drinking water to EPA standards, is a safe and compliant alternative that is non-toxic for people and the environment. The technology mimics humans’ natural biological process for fighting infections by converting organic, inert compounds into an antimicrobial solution that is safe on live tissue, yet effective at inactivating pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
Terra Vera introduced its offerings in 2020, working with select clients in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Florida, and has now expanded its capacities to serve the agricultural industry across the United States. Its systems are scalable for both large and small agricultural operations in a variety of grow methods: outdoor, indoor, and greenhouse. In addition, Terra Vera’s experienced team works closely with clients to ensure their agricultural solutions are compliant with federal and state-specific regulations.
For more information:
Terra Vera
info@terravera.com
terravera.com
22 Jan 2021
PODCAST: Charlie McKenzie - CropWalk
He is the Director of Partnership and Co-founder of CropWalk, a pest, disease, and production insights provider
Joe Swartz & Nick Greens | 12/18/2020
Charlie is a father of two, husband, horticulturist, biocontrol advisor, friend, and Georgia Bulldawg.
He is the Director of Partnership and Co-founder of CropWalk, a pest, disease, and production insights provider.
FREE ZOOM WEBINAR'S: Perennia's Virtual Field Days - Sept 8, 9 and 10
Virtual Field Days – Sept 8, 9 and 10
Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at noon (ADT)
You’re invited to Perennia’s Virtual Field Day on Insects and Pests. Join us for an online session on Tuesday, September 8, at noon (ADT) to hear from Perennia crop specialists, researchers and producers.
AGENDA
Viticulture Specialists, Francisco Diez, will discuss Grape Phylloxera with guest Dr. Deb Moreau, AAFC
Acting Vegetable Specialist, Caitlin Congdon will present information on a trial for management of cucumber beetle and squash bug, with guest Dr. Suzie Blatt, AAFC
Field Crops Specialist Sonny Murray, Acting Vegetable Specialist Caitlin Congdon and Dr. Jocelyn Smith of the University of Guelph discuss Bt Trials for Control and resistance development of corn insect pests
Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at noon (ADT)
You’re invited to Perennia’s Virtual Field Day on Production Systems. Join us for an online session on Wednesday, September 9, at noon (ADT) to hear from Perennia crop specialists, researchers and producers.
AGENDA
Manager of Horticulture Jennifer Haverstock and Protected Crops Specialist Talia Plaskett will chat about strawberry production substrate with guest speakers Jackson Lore etc.
Protected Crops Specialist Talia Plaskett will discuss shipping container greens with guest speaker Phil Hatcher from Very Local Greens
Thursday, September 10, 2020, at noon (ADT)
You’re invited to Perennia’s Virtual Field Day on Weed Management. Join us for an online session on Thursday, September 10, at noon (ADT) to hear from Perennia crop specialists, researchers and producers.
AGENDA
Wild Blueberry Specialist Hugh Lyu discusses the major weed species in wild blueberries
Tree Fruit Specialist Michelle Cortens talks about weed identification in apple production
Manager of Horticulture Jennifer Haverstock and Gavin Graham, Weed Management Specialist with the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, discuss weed management in strawberries and a demo trial highlighting the opportunity of fall herbicide application.
REGISTRATION
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
QUESTIONS?
Caitlin Congdon
Phone: 902-698-9473
Email: congdon@perennia.ca
