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3 CUBICFARM SYSTEMS PROFITABLE. SCALABLE. YEAR-ROUND 03 CUBIC FARMING MAKES ECONOMIC SENSE Each machine has 200 trays and each tray produces 16 heads of lettuce. Incubation time from transplant to harvest is two weeks. This works out to approximately 6,400 heads of lettuce per container per month. Our systems are available as container units or frame models for use PROFITABLE. SCALABLE. YEAR-ROUND. With its expert integration of plant science and technology, CubicFarm Systems cultivate crops anywhere, anytime, and at lower costs. With millions of plants harvested, the CubicFarm is the most proven and scalable system for growing leafy greens. We also provide the best systems and technology to our partners around the world. CubicFarm Systems also has a positive effect on the environment by using limited land, and by reducing greenhouse gases, water consumption and use of pesticides. in environment controlled facilities. Prices range from $70,000 $85,000 USD depending on the model. We have also developed a licensing program to allow our partners outside of North America to benefit from reduced manufacturing costs all over the world. Every situation is unique but our growers can expect gross margins ranging from 50% 65%. Once you move forward with CubicFarm Systems, we will provide you with a detailed financial model to calculate your situation. WHy CUBIc FARMING

4 CUBICFARM SYSTEMS MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 04 FRAME 32 x 8 x 8 feet (9.75 x 2.44 x 2.44 metres) machine with 200 grow trays LED light fixtures and automated hydroponic watering system Wired environmental control and monitoring system, fully programmed and set up for each system with online access and smartphone app Requires an environmentally controlled room for operation CONTAINER Modified 40-foot long (12.19 metre) cube shipping container fully insulated with climate controlled entrance and germination area 32 x 8 x 8 feet (9.75 x 2.44 x 2.44 metres) machine with 200 grow trays LED light fixtures and automated hydroponic watering system Wired environmental control and monitoring system, fully programmed and set up for each system with online access and smartphone app Automated heating, cooling, and ventilation system Automated climate control and monitoring including temperature, humidity, CO2, and airflow Installation requires a potable water supply, an electrical connection, a dry and level site with good drainage, and a high speed internet MACHINE SPECS connection for remote monitoring Each 40-foot container occupies a 320-square foot footprint and requires adequate access on all sides. Units can also be stacked to maximize the yield per square foot.

5 CUBICFARM SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION AND CROPS 05 IMPLEMENTATION AND CROPS WHAT CAN YOU GROW? LETTUCE AND LEAFY GREENS Grow up to 2,500 heads of lettuce every 2 weeks from standard varieties of romaine and butter to exotic options like Sweet Valentine and Yugosalvian Red. FRANK SALINOVA BREEN OSCARDE RHAZES TRUCHAS OAKY RED SPLASH VULCAN ROMAINE FRECKLES ANTARES COCARDE MASCARA MERLOX RED OAK YUGOSLAVIAN RED ALKINDUS SPECKLED RED CROSS FLASHY BUTTER GEM BLUSHED BUTTER COS FLASHY LIGHTNING SWEET VALENTINE HERBS Produce up to 5,000 basil plants every 3 weeks, both Thai and Italian. ITALIAN THAI LEMON

6 CUBICFARM SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION AND CROPS 06 Research and development for further varieties and product lines will continue at CubicFarm test facilities in Langley, BC and Ottawa. Currently the technology is most suited to green leafy vegetables but can be adapted to include some types of vine crops (such as strawberries and dwarf varieties of tomatoes and peppers). MICROGREENS Reap a weekly harvest of microgreens including pink stem radish. MIZUNA TATSOI PEA SHOOTS PEPPERCRESS BASIL CRESSIDA BROCCOLI (WALTHAM) ARUGULA/ROQUETTE PAC CHOY RADISH/MINOWASE MUSTARD/PIZZO MUSTARD/CRIMSON KALE/LACINATO HONG VIT DAIKON SCALLION RAMBO PINK STEM LEMON BASIL COLLARD (CHAMPION)

7 CUBICFARM SYSTEMS SUPPORT & CONTACT 07 SUPPORT SUPPORT AND CONTACT We send a team to your location to get your CubicFarm set up, provide user training for the day-to-day operation, and offer ongoing support from our team of experienced growers. We pass along our buying power to you. As part of our monthly subscription plan, all the seeds, nutrient CUBICFARM SYSTEMS ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE GET IN TOUCH Jo-Ann Ostermann VP jo-ann@cubicfarms.com solutions, and substrates you need are supplied at wholesale pricing. We provide world class growing support to ensure your farming operation is a success. Our team of experts has been in the agriculture industry for decades and we have been operating our Cubic Farming machines in commercial production since We are constantly conducting research and development to improve our systems and expand our crops and all new developments are provided to our clients as part of their license and subscription. Visit our website CubicFarms.com

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