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Silver Fern and Advanced Grower Solutions (AGS) have announced their merger. This strategic partnership unites two complementary companies in horticulture technology, creating a unique platform for growth, innovation, and customer success.
For more than two decades, AGS has served a loyal and growing customer base with tailored solutions that drive efficiency and growth. Silver Fern, founded in 2020, brings a next-gen technical platform designed to scale, coupled with a passion for advancing innovation in the horticulture space. Together, the combined entity is positioned to deliver industry-leading products, exceptional services, and consistent support for all stakeholders.
“This merger is a key moment for both companies. AGS’s industry leadership and loyal customers fit well with Silver Fern’s platform and growth-oriented vision,” says Adam van Wingerden, CEO of Silver Fern. “Together, we’ll unlock new value for our customers while staying true to our core values of humility, innovation, and relationship building.”
John Beauford, President of Advanced Grower Solutions, shared his enthusiasm for the merger: “Joining forces with Silver Fern allows us to expand the depth and breadth of our solutions. With our combined expertise and shared commitment to excellence, we’re positioned to lead the industry forward.”
The merger enhances the combined company’s capacity to serve growers of all sizes, offering:
- A strengthened executive and leadership team with proven experience across horticulture and technology sectors.
- Accelerated product development to address emerging industry challenges.
- Expanded support coverage with team members across all U.S. time zones.
- Enhanced consulting services tailored to growers’ business goals.
The unified team now includes 28 professionals with 250+ collective years of horticulture industry experience and 150+ years in technical development.
