Algae Microfarms: for home, school, community and urban gardens, rooftop, mobile and vertical farms and living buildings
Robert Henrikson is CEO of Smart Microfarms, developing scalable microalgae systems for community, urban and rooftop gardens for high value food that is local, sustainable and profitable. For 35 years Robert has been an entrepreneur in algae, bamboo and natural resources. A pioneer in algae production and marketing, he was founder and director of Earthrise Farms, world’s largest spirulina algae farm. For 20 years as President of Earthrise Company, he promoted Earthrise® Spirulina and superfood products in 30 countries. Founded the International Algae Competition in 2010 to foster new algae food and energy systems for our future. Consultant and advisor to investors, management and companies in algae ventures. Presents at conferences, writes for industry media and has produced over 20 educational videos. Publications:  "Earth Food Spirulina" (1989) translated into 7 international editions. "Spirulina World Food" (2010). “Bamboo Architecture” (2011). "Imagine Our Algae Future" (2012) based on the International Algae Competition. Upcoming: “Algae Microfarms” (2013).