Village Farms is one of the largest producers of premium quality greenhouse tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America. Village Farms vegetables are grown hydroponically (without the use of soil) in a glass enclosed high technology environment using sophisticated computer systems to control irrigation, fertilizers, carbon dioxide, light, temperature, ventilation, humidity and other climatic factors. Village Farms’ greenhouse vegetables are produced by plants that have been selected for their taste, quality and other characteristics and are not genetically modified.

The Company operates an industry leading sales, distribution and marketing organization. In particular, the Company’s strategy focuses on forging strong customer relationships by servicing retailers on a year-round basis, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety. Village Farms owns and operates ten greenhouse facilities in British Columbia, Texas and Pennsylvania. These regions support a vibrant greenhouse industry due to their superior growing conditions, in terms of light and temperature, when compared to other regions of North America.

Core Operating Principle
Village Farms’ core operating principle is to deliver fairness and satisfaction in its customer brand promise. Management of Village Farms strives to operate the business for optimal success by endeavoring to be:

• the leading supplier of greenhouse grown produce in North America,



• a producer of the highest quality product, which adheres to the highest food safety standards,



• a low cost producer,



• a daily supplier to customers,



• a provider of excellence in customer service and logistics,



• a business with a solid balance sheet with low leverage,



• enhancing investor value through continual improvements in execution, and



• an employer with a dynamic environment in which employees can grow and prosper.

Mission Statement
Our Mission is to lead the industry as the premier grower and marketer of branded, premium quality, greenhouse-grown fresh produce in North America. We constantly strive to exceed our customers’ expectations through unparelleled commitment to quality produce and sustainable growing practices.