MustGrow Receives Arizona Registration for TerraSante(TM) Biofertility Product

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MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) has received Arizona Department of Agriculture approval to sell TerraSante™, an organic biofertility product, in Arizona. This registration complements existing certifications in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State. TerraSante™, derived from mustard plants, aims to enhance soil health, nutrient efficiency, and crop yields.

Arizona, with over 25 million acres of farmland, produced US$3.0 billion in agricultural crops in 2022, led by vegetables, melons, and potatoes at US$1.43 billion. The state ranks 2nd in the U.S. for various produce, including lettuce and broccoli. MustGrow's expansion into Arizona is strategic, considering many California agriculture companies use Arizona for winter farming.

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• Received Arizona Department of Agriculture approval for TerraSante™ biofertility product
• Expands market presence in a state with US$3.0 billion agricultural crop production
• Targets key farming regions, including winter lettuce production in Yuma County
• Product aims to improve soil health, nutrient efficiency, and crop yields

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• None.

• MustGrow has received the Arizona Department of Agriculture approval to commence sales of TerraSante^TM, an organic biofertility product, in the State of Arizona.
• Mustard-derived TerraSante^TM focuses on soil and soil microbiome health, nutrient/water use efficiencies, and plant yields.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - August 22, 2024) - MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) (FSE: 0C0) (the "Company" or "MustGrow") is pleased to announce receipt of the Arizona Department of Agriculture registration approval for its mustard plant-based TerraSante^TM, an organic biofertility product. The Arizona organic certification is included under MustGrow's existing Organic OMRI Listed^® certifications in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State.

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MustGrow's Arizona registration and organic certification is a key pillar in the commercialization strategy with BioAg Product Strategies. Notably, several large California agriculture companies utilize Arizona's winter climate for winter farming production. In addition to Arizona, and recently-awarded Idaho, California, Oregon and Washington State, MustGrow expects to continue its efforts towards further state-level registrations in other pertinent U.S. states.

With over 25 million acres of farmland, Arizona farms produced US$3.0 billion in agricultural crop products in 2022¹. The Vegetable/Melon/Potatoes category led with US$1.43 billion in sales². Arizona is ranked 2nd in the U.S. production for head lettuce, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, and cantaloupe. Yuma County is considered the winter lettuce capital of the world, also highly regarded for its leafy greens, broccoli, and cauliflower³.

TerraSante^TM for Soil and Ecological Health

MustGrow's soil amendment and biofertility development programs focus on soil and soil microbiome health, nutrient and water use efficiencies, and plant yields. Soil is a farmer's most valuable asset, and MustGrow's mustard plant-based technologies are being developed with the intention to improve not only the health of the soil, but also the surrounding ecological environment.

As an organic biofertilizer in soluble mixable form, TerraSante^TM contains nutritious plant proteins and carbohydrates that feed the soil and soil microbes, potentially improving beneficial microbial activity and ensuring long-term sustainable soil health. These targeted micro-communities have been shown to work to improve nutrient availability, which can potentially increase plant vigor and yields, while reducing plant stress. TerraSante^TM has the potential to improve crop nutrient uptake and, hence, overall crop performance. There are no artificial additives or preservatives used during its manufacturing.

To learn more about TerraSante^TM, visit www.mustgrow.ca.

About MustGrow

MustGrow is an agriculture biotech company developing organic biocontrol and biofertility products by harnessing the natural defense mechanism and organic materials of the mustard plant to sustainably protect the global food supply and help farmers feed the world. MustGrow and its leading global partners -- Bayer, Janssen PMP (pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson), Sumitomo Corporation, and Univar Solutions' NexusBioAg -- are developing mustard-based organic solutions for applications in biocontrol to potentially replace harmful synthetic chemicals in preplant soil treatment and weed control, to postharvest disease control and food preservation. Bayer has a commercial agreement to develop and commercialize MustGrow's biocontrol soil applications in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Concurrently, with new formulations derived from food-grade mustard, the Company is pursuing the adoption and use of its Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI Listed^®) and California's Organic Input Material (OIM) Program registered biofertility product, TerraSante^TM, in key U.S. states including California. Over 150 independent tests have been completed, validating MustGrow's safe and effective approach to crop and food protection and yield enhancements. Pending regulatory approval, MustGrow's patented liquid technologies could be applied through injection, standard drip or spray equipment, improving functionality and performance features. MustGrow has approximately 51.6 million basic common shares issued and outstanding and 54.1 million shares fully diluted. For further details, please visit www.mustgrow.ca.

Contact Information

Corey Giasson
Director & CEO
Phone: +1-306-668-2652
info@mustgrow.ca

MustGrow Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect the results, performance or achievements of MustGrow.

Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "estimates", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved". Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements MustGrow makes regarding: its commercialization strategy; its continuing efforts towards further state-level registrations; TerraSante^TM ability to improve beneficial microbial activity; the ability of TerraSante^TM to increase plant vigor and yields; and the ability of TerraSante^TM to improve crop nutrient uptake. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of MustGrow to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, MustGrow. Important factors that could cause MustGrow's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include market receptivity to investor relations activities as well as those risks described in more detail in MustGrow's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by MustGrow with the applicable securities regulatory authorities which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are referred to such documents for more detailed information about MustGrow, which is subject to the qualifications, assumptions and notes set forth therein.

This release does not constitute an offer for sale of, nor a solicitation for offers to buy, any securities in the United States.

Neither the TSXV, nor their Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV), nor the OTC Markets has approved the contents of this release or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

© 2024 MustGrow Biologics Corp. All rights reserved.

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Sources:

¹https://farmflavor.com/arizona/arizona-crops-livestock/top-arizona-agriculture-facts/
²https://www.azfb.org/Article/Arizona-Results-from-the-2022-Census-of-Agriculture
³https://blog.aghires.com/arizona-ag-facts/

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FAQ

What is the significance of MustGrow's Arizona registration for TerraSante™?

The Arizona registration allows MustGrow to sell TerraSante™, an organic biofertility product, in a state with US$3.0 billion in agricultural crop production. It's strategically important as many California agriculture companies use Arizona for winter farming.

How does TerraSante™ benefit farmers and crops?

TerraSante™ is designed to improve soil and soil microbiome health, enhance nutrient and water use efficiencies, and potentially increase plant yields. It contains plant proteins and carbohydrates that feed soil microbes, potentially improving beneficial microbial activity and long-term soil health.

What are the key agricultural products in Arizona where MGROF's TerraSante™ could be applied?

Arizona is a major producer of vegetables, melons, and potatoes, with US$1.43 billion in sales in 2022. The state ranks 2nd in the U.S. for head lettuce, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, and cantaloupe production, all of which could potentially benefit from TerraSante™.

In which other states is MustGrow's TerraSante™ product registered as of August 2024?

As of August 2024, MustGrow's TerraSante™ is registered and certified organic in Idaho, Oregon, Washington State, and now Arizona. The company plans to continue pursuing registrations in other relevant U.S. states.