Our Mission
Urban Farms Limited, a Nevada LLC, has been formed to develop, own and manage urban farming operations.
Our mission is to profitably deliver affordable, high-quality, locally-grown chemical-free food in scalable operational environments.
Why "Clean Food" Is Important
"Clean Food" is food that is nutritionally-dense and free of insecticides, herbicides, hormones, antibiotics, and additives.
Clean food, whole food, organic, all-natural, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free… these are just a few of the common terms used to describe the types of food we SHOULD be eating; it can get confusing.
Here’s what we’re supposed to eat to support a healthy lifestyle. Lets’ keep it simple; there are basically only two (2) kinds of foods:
Processed Foods
In general, processed foods are produced using mass manufacturing methods to transform raw ingredients into consumer packaged goods, which have a longer shelf life. Some of the questionable ingredients used include genetically modified source plants (GMO’s), preservatives, hydrogenated oils, fillers, and artificial sweeteners. Consumers can typically prepare these foods quickly… allowing immediate intake. Disappointingly, however, they don’t offer much in nutritional value.Whole Foods
These are foods that are either unprocessed and unrefined or processed and refined as little as possible before being consumed. Whole foods typically do not contain added ingredients, such as sugar, salt, or fat. They can be from either animal or plant sources. Moreover, they are full of micro-nutrient vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and fiber. Whole food does not necessarily imply organic, or gluten-free. Just because a food is labelled “organic” or “all-natural” does not mean it is a whole food.Urban Farms Limited is in the business of growing and supplying local fresh, "clean", whole, unadulterated vegetables, fruits, herbs, and fish to savvy consumers and businesses who understand real nutrition… and are willing to pay for exceptional quality.
A New Food Production & Distribution Paradigm
People have begun to understand how far their food currently travels, and that they, as the consumer, have previously had no say in what is grown… or how it is grown.
Urban Farms Limited transforms that former “fixed equation” in food production and distribution. We will reliably deliver locally-grown fresh, "clean" produce and seafood that is closely tied to the ongoing wants, needs and demands of our customers in each different regional market
Intended Locations
Urban Farms Limited will establish and manage urban farm operations in each of the following domestic US metropolitan areas:
New York - Los Angeles - Chicago - Dallas- Houston - Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia - Miami - Atlanta - Boston - San Francisco - Phoenix - Riverside/San Bernardino - Detroit - Seattle/Tacoma - Minneapolis/St. Paul - San Diego - Tampa/St. Petersburg - Denver - St. Louis - Baltimore - Charlotte - Milwaukee - Orlando - San Antonio
Urban Farming
Urban farming or urban agriculture is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food locally in or around a city or heavily populated region. Urban agricultural projects are typically operated in downtown vertical spaces (converted loft-type buildings) or in a more suburban setting with horizontal spaces (converted warehouses or R & D type facilities).
Urban Farms Limited's operations will increase access to locally-grown "clean" food and it will reintroduce the public to the many aspects of food production and choice that we have lost as a culture. The food grown is primarily intended to be directly moved from the grower to the end-user or consumer in some form of ongoing commercial supply transaction.
The Value Proposition
It is luxury today to be able to buy whole or "clean" food from a fresh farm. The time, the commitment, and delivery are all difficult to manage. There is scarcity of local farmers and the supply chain that does not currently exist at scale. Most hospitality businesses rely on the same suppliers as their competition, so food is similar across all establishments. What if this could change? What if a chef or cook could have access to high-quality "clean" produce and fish any time of year, without concern for weather and the predictably of delivery? Farm location is now irrelevant; now more than ever, we need to deliver a unique experience in quality and taste.
Urban Farms Limited is well-positioned to capitalize on this emerging demand trend for fresh, high-quality, all natural local food production.
Meet Our Executive Team
Urban Farms Limited has assembled a world-class team of seasoned executives, managers, operations people, and business advisors to assist with their rapid expansion plans:
CEO & Co-Founder
Ravi Bhola has spent over 30 years investing in, building and growing technology companies and has worked extensively on an international basis in renewable energy, geospatial information systems for infrastructure, hybrid nano materials for ballistic and water filtration.
Ravi’s experience is both as an investor and in various aspects of general management. He has acquired, grown and sold 7 companies and has invested in over a dozen early stage companies as well as co-invested in a number of early stage startups.
He has been a general partner in a Venture Capital fund and is active in the areas of CLEAN food and CLEAN Energy. The Venture Capital Fund invested in promising technologies in clean fire suppressants for forest fires, stem cells for knee cartilage regeneration, water cleanup from fracking in Alberta. Ravi did the due diligence, made the investment in the companies and worked with them on Strategic Alliances.
Ravi has held senior management positions in General Dynamics, E.W. Blanch Holdings, GDE Systems, Orincon and other companies. He was a principal in a leveraged buyout of a $300M per year sales company and its resale to BAE Systems in London.
Edward Rholl
Director of Business Development
Mr. Rholl is primarily responsible for establishing and negotiating business contracts and sourcing and acquiring real estate for Urban Farms.
Mr. Rholl has law degrees from Marquette and Georgetown Universities, with a specialty in International Finance. Ed was Lead Articles Editor of the Marquette Law Review and completed an internship with the General Counsel’s office of the U.S. Department of State, Agency for International Development while at Georgetown.
Ed has many years’ experience in crafting business models involving the strategic acquisition of real estate, most currently having written detailed acquisition and development plans for companies in the golf and resort industries. He has significant experience in creating marketing and promotional content, writing full-length ebooks and guides. Ed also has a long history in the nonprofit sector, having been Executive Director, Board Member and principal advisor to several nonprofits.
Ed currently resides in Wisconsin, where he spends most of his free time with his two grandchildren.
Jared A. Rury
Director of Project Development
Jared Rury has spent the last two decades at the forefront of the nation's most innovative and cutting-edge construction projects.
He's worked with the brightest minds in the life-sciences and healthcare industries, utilizing the most advanced technologies and programs available to create groundbreaking designs and structures that push the boundaries of what was imagined as possible.
As a design-build specialist with unparalleled costing and management skills, Jared has the ability to handle any type of project, no matter how complex or challenging.
He works directly with owners, managers, designers, manufacturers, utilities, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to coordinate the project's needs during the entire lifecycle of the project, ensuring that every detail is meticulously planned and executed to perfection.
Jared's built a great network of colleagues and partners over the years, thanks in large part to his dedication to delivering exceptional results on every project he takes on.
But it's not just his construction experience that sets Jared apart. His commitment to excellence is unwavering; it's a quality instilled in him during his 6-year service in the U.S. Navy’s SEAL/SWCC Teams. It's given him a unique set of team-building and leadership skills that allow him to handle any situation with confidence and ease.
Samuel R. Kephart
Sales & Marketing Director
Sam has been an award-winning salesman with deep experience in direct sales, sales training, sales management and marketing. His past clients have included C-level executives at Allied Signal, 3M, Coca-Cola, Continental Airlines, Westinghouse, and many prominent professionals, artists, and foreign nationals.
Over the last thirty years, Sam has overseen more than 250 TV productions, as well as hundreds of traditional corporate and direct response advertising projects.
Sam has extensive production relationships within the internet and online media industry. He is a proven pioneer in the emerging digital healthcare field. He was the original producer of ECCO, an online critical care medical training program that is considered “the gold standard” in the field… and has been deployed in more than 1,100 hospitals in North America.
Sam regularly coaches and mentors early stage companies. He has been an active real estate investor/re-developer and has previously been a licensed real estate broker.
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