AgriSol Energy Tanzania Limited is a Tanzanian company that is a joint venture between Serengeti Advisers Limited of Dar es Salaam and the AgriSol Energy group of companies in the United States. The principals of AgriSol Energy are investors with a long-term commitment to sustainable and socially responsible agricultural development, consistent with our planned activities in Tanzania.
AgriSol Energy has a close affiliation with Summit Farms in Alden, Iowa, which has a very successful integrated crop and protein production operation. Summit Farms’ founder and CEO, Bruce Rastetter, is one of the founders of AgriSol Energy and has a long track record as an entrepreneur building agricultural businesses, as well as being a leader in sustainable development and education.
We have worked closely with our government in developing this project, engaging in transparent consultation at every stage of the process, to ensure that the local and national interests of our fellow Tanzanians are fully taken into account. This project is designed with the explicit goal of benefiting Tanzanians by encouraging the development of a modern agricultural sector.
For the extension and community development aspects of our projects, we are working with leading agricultural universities in Tanzania, the U.S. and globally to advise us on the small farmer and outgrower elements of the project. We will also consult with them regarding environmental sustainability issues to ensure that we are farming in an environmentally and socially responsible manner at all times.
As we further develop the project, we will continue to bring world-class partners and their expertise to Tanzania, as well as work with established organizations within the country.