Go Green Agriculture

Go Green Agriculture, established in 2009, is a pioneering company in sustainable agriculture, focusing on the production of organic leafy greens. The company built its first greenhouse in San Diego, California, in 2010 and expanded into commercial production in Encinitas, CA, in 2015. By 2020, Go Green Agriculture had constructed the world’s most advanced romaine heart growing and processing facility. The company further expanded to San Marcos, CA, in 2021. Their product line includes Green Butter, Red Butter, Upland Cress, and Caesar Salad, all certified organic, local, fresh, and non-GMO. Go Green Agriculture’s products are also certified for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and HACCP by industry-leading third-party auditors. The company uses innovative methods such as closed-loop irrigation technology, which saves 80% water, and a high-density growing system that produces 25 times more heads of lettuce per field acre. They employ natural pest control and probiotics to promote a healthy soil ecosystem, combining human care with robotic innovation to improve working conditions and efficiency. Go Green Agriculture has received numerous accolades, including being named the Future of Farming in Costco Connection Magazine in 2019, honored at the White House by President Obama, and receiving UCSD’s Alumni Award. The company has hosted notable figures such as California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Additionally, they have been recognized with the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Excellence in Energy Leadership Award and the ‘Most Admired CEO’ award by San Diego Business Journal. Go Green Agriculture has also been involved in educational initiatives, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Oceanside School District to build greenhouse classrooms and curriculum for students. The company has been featured in ‘50 People to Watch’ by San Diego Magazine, selected as the keynote speaker for American Ag Credit’s Town Hall Event, and participated as a panelist at SDNEDC’s May Lunch and Learn: The New Face of Agriculture.