AVF North America

Member Benefits


As an AVF member you have a number of benefits ranging from:

  • Visibility on the AVF Website, blog and social media channels. 

  • Access to AVF global network

  • Access new markets through AVF regional events

  • Promote your products and services through our channels like NewsHub

  • Industry networking among business partners and other stakeholders 

  • Access to AVF white papers and country reports

  • Participate in funding calls 

  • Participate in project workshops and webinars

  • Receive discounts for AVF and AVF partner events

Value Proposition

We at AVF, function as a platform to bring together all stakeholders within the Vertical Farming industry on a global scale. We have been working in this space for over a decade and have an extensive network and knowledge internationally. We have recently expanded to Canada and are looking for you to join our ever growing network.


 

Goals

AVF-Canada is focusing this year on growing its membership and building a consortium to increase the understanding of the public, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions on the burgeoning research and business opportunities available in vertical farming.

The Association for Vertical Farming is an internationally active non profit organization of companies, research institutions, universities and experts focusing on advancing Vertical Farming technologies, designs and businesses. 


Mission

Foster the sustainable growth and development of the Vertical Farming movement through education and collaboration.


Vision

Lead the Vertical Farming movement to facilitate healthy food, green jobs, environmental protection and climate change resilience - globally.


 0 year- (2022)

  • 50 Businesses/institutions as members

  • 2,000+ social media followers

  • Canada officially registered

  • AVF networking event Canada & US

  • 2 Learning Management Systems courses online


1 year - by end of 2023

  • 200 businesses/institutions as members

  • 2 VF training facility incl. AVF office

  • 8,000+ social media followers

  • USA officially registered

  • Industry White Paper

  • 2 employees in NA

  • Vertical Farming Diploma (10-12 online courses)

  • Certification/Label: Sustainable, Local, Ecological, Fair


3 years - by end of 2025

  • 350 businesses/institutions as members

  • 3 VF training facilities incl. AVF offices

  • 30,000+ Social Media followers

  • Financial incentives for VF’s in EU, USA,... (Policy)

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