About Us
Our Collaborative Process
By pooling the vast knowledge, talents, and resources of diverse contributors and contractors, FreshAF is able to implement unique strategies and advanced technologies for state-of-the-art facilities and successful license applications.
Our Company
Fresh AF specializes in controlled environment agriculture real estate, technology, and operations. We leverage our deep network of notable researchers and professionals in the field, to help our clients start off on the right foot.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We guarantee satisfaction on our products and will rework our packages until you are completely satisfied. Our goal is your success.
HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE
Our packages don’t come in a box – they are the product of listening carefully to you, the client. We craft them to meet your specific needs, interests, and environment.
Our Team
Our broad expertise is unlike any others in the industry.
Jonah Helmer
Cultivation, Technology, and Compliance
Jonah Helmer studied Plant Sciences at Cornell University with concentrations in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and Hemp Sciences. He has experience teaching students best practices for managing a multitude of different hydroponic growing systems for leafy greens, hemp, and vine crops.
Following his hands-on experience with a Massachusetts-based hemp farm, that became a vertically-integrated recreational Cannabis brand called The Pass – Jonah worked in the Cornell CEA group as head research assistant in an aquaponic research lab, designing novel growing systems, writing grants, and managing HR.
Jacob Tannenbaum
Finance, Design, and Real Estate Services
Jacob Tannenbaum received his bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Texas A&M University and his Masters in Real Estate at Cornell University with a concentration in regenerative development and permaculture.
Jacob joins FreshAF with previous experience in CEA consulting at an aquaponics facility startup – employing real estate, finance, strategy, and business development skills in pursuit of state-of-the-art, large-scale facilities across the globe.
Interested?
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