MustGrow Receives Registration Approval for TerraSante(TM) in Oregon State

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MustGrow Biologics Corp. has received approval to commence sales of TerraSanteTM, an organic biofertility product, in Oregon State. The product focuses on soil microbiome health, nutrient/water use efficiencies, and plant yields. MustGrow's organic compliance certification from the USDA National Organic Program will apply to this Registration. TerraSanteTM product sales may now commence in Oregon State, with a sales and marketing commercialization strategy already underway. The organic biofertility product will complement the Company's existing biocontrol programs, currently under development with four global partners. MustGrow believes its organic TerraSanteTM product will position Oregon farmers to meet increasing demand for organic, local, and healthy produce.

Positive

• Approval to commence sales of TerraSanteTM in Oregon State
• Organic compliance certification from the USDA National Organic Program
• Sales and marketing commercialization strategy underway
• Organic biofertility product will complement existing biocontrol programs
• Positioning Oregon farmers to meet increasing demand for organic, local, and healthy produce

Negative

• None.

• MustGrow has received The State of Oregon Agriculture approval to commence sales of TerraSante^TM, an organic biofertility product, in Oregon State.

• MustGrow's recently-awarded organic compliance certification from the USDA National Organic Program (OMRI Listed®) will apply to this Registration.

• Mustard-derived TerraSante^TM focuses on soil microbiome health, nutrient/water use efficiencies, and plant yields.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) (FSE: 0C0) (the "Company" or "MustGrow") is pleased to announce receipt of The State of Oregon Agriculture Fertilizer Registration Certificate for its mustard plant-based TerraSante^TM, an organic biofertility product. TerraSante^TM's recently-awarded organic compliance certification from the USDA National Organic Program (OMRI Listed^®) will apply to TerraSante^TM product sales in Oregon State.

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TerraSante^TM product sales may now commence in Oregon State, with a sales and marketing commercialization strategy already underway with BioAg Product Strategies for the 2024 planting season. In addition to Oregon State and recently-awarded Washington State, further state-level registrations are progressing in other key U.S. states.

In 2021, Oregon State recorded $5.0 billion USD in agriculture production on 16 million acres of farmland and contributed $2.6 billion USD in agriculture exports.⁽¹⁾ Agriculture plays a critical role in the state's economy, generating 13% of the state's gross product and $30 billion USD in wages.⁽¹⁾ Oregon farmers grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, wine-making grapes, cherries, pears, and apples. Oregon farmers are regarded for their innovative commitment to sustainable agriculture with a rising trend toward organic and sustainable farming practices.⁽²⁾ MustGrow believes its organic TerraSante^TM product will position Oregon farmers to meet increasing demand for organic, local, and healthy produce.

The MustGrow organic biofertility product will complement the Company's existing biocontrol programs in preplant soil fumigation, postharvest food preservation, and bioherbicide, which are currently under development with four global partners: Bayer, Sumitomo Corporation, Janssen PMP, and NexusBioAg. These four partnered programs continue to achieve performance milestones and expand globally in scope and investment.

TerraSante^TM for Soil and Ecological Health

MustGrow's soil amendment and biofertility development programs focus on 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 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™, visit www.mustgrow.ca.

Sources:

(1) https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/documents/publications/administration/boardreport.pdf
(2) https://farmloans.com/general-farm-news/how-oregon-farming-plays-a-key-role-in-the-agriculture-industry/

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 first registered and OMRI Listed^® product, TerraSante^TM, in key U.S. states. 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 51.5 million basic common shares issued and outstanding and 54.2 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: the commencement of TerraSante^TM product sales in Oregon State; the progress of state-level registrations of TerraSante^TM products in other states; whether the TerraSante^TM product will position Oregon farmers to meet increasing demand for organic, local, and healthy produce; whether MustGrow's organic biofertility product will complement the Company's existing biocontrol programs in preplant soil fumigation, postharvest food preservation, and bioherbicide; whether MustGrow's four partnered programs will continue to achieve performance milestones and expand globally in scope and investment; whether targeted micro-communities can increase plant vigor and yields, while reducing plant stress; and the potential for TerraSante^TM to improve crop nutrient uptake and, hence, overall crop performance. 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, 2022 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by MustGrow with the applicable securities regulatory authorities which are available at www.sedar.com. 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.

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FAQ

What is the name of the organic biofertility product that MustGrow has received approval to commence sales of in Oregon State?

The name of the organic biofertility product is TerraSanteTM.

What is the USDA National Organic Program compliance certification that MustGrow has received for TerraSanteTM?

MustGrow has received the organic compliance certification from the USDA National Organic Program (OMRI Listed®) for TerraSanteTM.

What is the focus of the TerraSanteTM product?

The TerraSanteTM product focuses on soil microbiome health, nutrient/water use efficiencies, and plant yields.

Who are the global partners that MustGrow is developing biocontrol programs with?

MustGrow is developing biocontrol programs with four global partners: Bayer, Sumitomo Corporation, Janssen PMP, and NexusBioAg.

What does MustGrow believe its organic TerraSanteTM product will help Oregon farmers achieve?

MustGrow believes its organic TerraSanteTM product will position Oregon farmers to meet increasing demand for organic, local, and healthy produce.