US: Stephen Ritz new brand ambassador for Babylon Micro-Farms

Stephen Ritz, educator and the founder of Green Bronx Machine is joining forces with Babylon Micro-Farms as their new brand ambassador, with a shared goal: to accelerate the adoption of vertical farming in classrooms across America. By promoting Babylons STEM Garden, Ritz hopes to create learning opportunities that spark curiosity and make students love learning for life.

Babylon Micro-Farms chose Ritz as their brand ambassador because they share the same goal: to make sustainable food production a dynamic part of education. Ritz is known
for turning his classrooms into vibrant environments where learning happens through
doing—where students plant seeds, watch them grow, and harvest fresh produce, all while
developing critical life skills and a deeper understanding of science and sustainability. To date,
Ritz has grown more than 300,000 pounds of vegetables with children.

The partnership centers around the STEM Garden, Babylon Micro-Farms' hydroponic farming system designed for K-12 classrooms. With this tool, educators can transform lessons in plant biology, environmental science, and agriculture into engaging, hands-on experiences. The STEM Garden supports cultivating healthy eating habits and a deeper connection to nature while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Marc Oosterhuis, CEO of Babylon Micro-Farms, believes Ritz is the ideal advocate for the
STEM Garden. Says Oosterhuis: "Stephen's enthusiasm and dedication to sustainable education make him an ideal partner for us. His firsthand experience with the challenges educators face and his understanding of the value of engaging students through meaningful, hands-on experiences make him a perfect fit for this role."

As part of his role, Ritz will lead initiatives to promote the STEM Garden in schools nationwide. This includes developing educational programs tailored to various learning environments, conducting community outreach to encourage sustainable practices, and participating in speaking engagements where he can share his unique approach to education and urban farming.

Ritz shares that he is "Grateful to the folks at Babylon Micro-Farms for their interest and support of the work that we do at Green Bronx Machine and can't wait to grow the next generation of healthy eaters, healthy learners, and urban farmers with them."

For Babylon Micro-Farms, this partnership is about more than just promoting a product; it's
about fostering a movement. Together with Ritz, they aim to bring the excitement and benefits of vertical farming to classrooms nationwide, inspiring both educators and students to embrace sustainable agriculture and healthier lifestyles.