🌱 OnePointOne: Farming the Future in Arizona’s Desert

Arizona has always been a place where bold ideas take root. One of the most ambitious? OnePointOne , the agtech company building high-tech vertical farms right here in the Valley. Founded by brothers Sam and John Bertram , OnePointOne was born out of a simple but staggering stat: 1.1 billion people entered the 21st century malnourished . That number became their mission — and their name. Today, they’re tackling it with robotics, AI, and aeroponic farming that grows plants in mist instead of soil. 📍 Headquartered in Avondale, OnePointOne’s farms use up to 99% less water than traditional agriculture, produce 250× more food per acre, and deliver nutrient-dense greens and berries year-round. Their consumer brand, Willo, even supplies produce to Whole Foods Market in Phoenix and local subscribers. But this isn’t just about salads. OnePointOne’s long-term vision is bigger: leveraging plants to power human health, from food security to medicine. With over $60M raised, partnerships with names like California Giant Berry Farms, and a new robotic farm built with AutoStore, they’re putting Arizona on the map for sustainable food innovation.

At Silicon Oasis, we see OnePointOne as more than a vertical farming company — it’sa case study in what happens when engineering meets ecosystem need. It’s local innovation with global potential, rooted in Arizona’s desert but aimed at feeding the world. 👉 Want to keep up with stories like this?

Subscribe to the Silicon Oasis Magazine and stay plugged into the founders and companies shaping Arizona’s future.