Simplifying farming to provide more access to good food
The beginnings of Babylon Micro-Farms®.
Babylon Micro-Farms began with the idea of growing food where it was never thought possible. Founders Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith met at the University of Virginia where they first designed a low-cost Micro-Farm to provide nutritious produce for food-insecure refugees.
Their goal was to bring the benefits of sustainable hydroponic farming to anyone who needed it. As a result, they developed technology that would automate the complex aspects of indoor farming by simplifying crop production and making it accessible to anyone.
Since 2017, Babylon Micro-Farms® has been leading the way for on-site indoor farming and enabling communities to reconnect with their food and make healthier choices. Its award-winning hydroponic growing technology and proprietary BabylonIQ software platform can remotely manage its global network of vertical farms to deliver consistently fresh, nutritious and delicious produce all year-round. Recognized by Time magazine as one of America’s Top Green Tech Companies, Babylon Micro-Farms is committed to growing sustainably with over 95% less water and no pesticides vs. traditional field farming.
Babylon Micro-Farms’ Leadership Team
Marc Oshima
CEO
Transformational leader at the nexus of agriculture, food, and tech. Industry builder + passionate champion to make fresh produce more accessible to communities globally.
Sharon Rettinger
National Sales Director
Over 20 years of diverse sales for fortune 500 and emerging market companies. Sharon leads a team in providing clients with an excellent on-boarding experience.
Natalia Zappernick
Director of Horticulture
Biological systems engineer and horticulturist specializing in crop optimization, data-driven insights, and sustainable scaling. Committed to shaping the future of sustainable food systems that improve plant health and reduce waste.
David Colodner
Director of Operations
Multi-faceted professional with extensive and progressive experience in Global Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sourcing and Manufacturing.
Chris Fenderson
Director of Customer Experience
Over 18 years of experience in various industries, a versatile and results-oriented leader. He manages the full client support experience with excellent NPS scores.
Sara Hayes
Marketing Director
Driven by a passion for creating dynamic marketing experiences that inspire and inform. She showcases transformative solutions that drive engagement and foster growth.
Our Mission Guides Us
We bring the farm to you, inspiring a greater connection to fresh, delicious food and how it is grown.
Our EPIC Values Guide How We Do Business
Excellence
Operating at the highest level to improve oneself, company, and the planet.
Passion
Embodying a deep commitment and sense of urgency to achieve our mission.
Innovative
Developing resourceful, commercial solutions to challenging problems.