ABOUT
US
Passionate About Inspiring Others
SUSTAIN Bioceuticals™ is brought to us by Maryland native, Levi Sellers. His visions of a more sustainable future have advanced his family farm to be an industry leader in the sustainable production of Hemp (Cannabis Sativa) and nutritional agricultural products.
Agriculture has been a significant part of Levi's life and experiences. Growing up on his family's bison farm located in Boonsboro, MD, his love for farming began. With a love for nature and the outdoors Levi was led to pursue his passions in Colorado where he discovered his interests in sustainable farming, Aquaponics, and Controlled Environment Agriculture.
In Colorado, Levi helped friends start up a hydroponic store selling equipment and supplies, while also designing and setting up home systems. This is where he learned about the unique method of Aquaponics cultivation and the more sustainable differences it has over hydroponics. He also was employed at a greenhouse operation and served as the private rose gardener for the Stanely Hotel in Estes Park, CO.
Developing skills in his interests, Levi received a certificate from Oaksterdam University in Cannabis Cultivation and Processing, a certificate from the University of Wisconsin/Stevens Point in Controlled Environment Agriculture and Aquaponics, and also a certificate as a Master of Aquaponics.
Recently appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve on the Maryland Agriculture Commission as a Hemp Industry Representative, Levi continues to promote the sustainable future of Hemp and Aquaponics through advising on regulatory legislation.
At SUSTAIN Bioceuticals™ Levi continues to improve the sustainable practices of the farm through research projects that have collaborated with the University of Maryland, while also consulting other Aquaponic greenhouses and Hemp farm operations.
Certifications
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Oaksterdam University- Cannabis Cultivation & Processing
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University WI, Stevens Point- Aquaponics & CEA
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Masters of Aquaponics- WI
Qualifications
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Maryland Hemp Coalition- President
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Maryland Healthy Alternatives Association- Secretary
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Maryland Agricultural Commission- Hemp Representative
Farming for our Future
In 2021, Levi was granted Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit's, "Farmers On The Rise" award. This award program was created to honor outstanding farm owner-operators within the diverse agricultural community recognizing efforts in agriculture, financial character, leadership, community involvement, and environmental stewardship.
“He is on the cutting edge of technology and is happy and excited to share their work with others. He does an excellent job of educating consumers on how and where their food is produced. He is truly an ag advocate — I’m proud to be a part of the family’s journey.”
—Kelli Wilson, Farm Credit loan officer
The MicroFARM
We use an ecosystem approach to production and the fact that we use NO CHEMICAL pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, growth hormones or antibiotics on our operations enables us to produce high-quality products that support the health of our community, our customers, and ecosystems that surround us.
We are the World's first Aquaponic MicroFARM. What is a “MicroFARM” you might ask? Doing more with less is the theory behind this form of agriculture.
