Date: 03/19/2014

Final
Food and Job Sustainability Presentation from GULF

COMMITTEE ON JOINT AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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07:35 AM -- Food and Job Sustainability Presentation from GULF

Kristen Cooper and Peter Hensen, Global Universal Licensing and Finance (GULF), introduced themselves and their organization and distributed a printout of their presentation (Attachment A). Ms. Cooper and Mr. Hensen discussed GULF's capabilities; how GULF could aid Colorado's economy; global fish market dynamics; and production methods of different kinds of fish. Mr. Hensen answered questions from the committee regarding water consumption and energy usage on fish farms. Ms. Cooper and Mr. Hensen discussed GULF's hydroponic greenhouses; the nutritional value and quality of vegetables grown using GULF's hydroponic systems; GULF's St. Louis Northside Revitalization Project; and financial aspects of GULF's projects. Mr. Hensen answered questions from the committee regarding water consumption and how the Colorado legislature might assist in furthering GULF's mission.

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