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Tyler Baras

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Founder at Area 2 Farms

Arlington, Virginia, United States

FoundedArea 2 Farms

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Nico BerardiunlockedTyler: together at Area 2 Farms (2023–2026)
×6Tyler: together at Plenty
×4Tyler: together at Student Conservation Association
Tyler: together at The GrowHaus

About

Tyler Baras is Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Area 2 Farms, specializing in indoor and greenhouse production of leafy greens using conventional and certified organic methods. He has managed commercial hydroponic farms in Florida, Colorado, Texas, California, and Virginia. He authored Roadmap to Growing Leafy Greens and Herbs, based on a two-year comparison of commercial hydroponic systems, and DIY Hydroponic Gardens, and has appeared on P. Allen Smith's Garden Home on PBS.

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468 CapitalBerlinANIMO VenturesMiami · $500K – $2M checks · since 2025MVP VenturesChicagoSeven Seven SixPalm Beach Gardens · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025Slow VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $1M checks · since 2025

Experience

  1. Area 2 FarmsChief Science Officer & Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  2. Farmer TylerOwner2015 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  3. PlentySenior Grower, New Product Development2018 — 2020
  4. Hort AmericasSpecial Projects Manager2015 — 2017Dallas, Texas, United States
  5. The GrowHausFarm Manager2013 — 2015Denver, Colorado, United States
  6. 3 Boys Farm Inc.Grower2012 — 2013Ruskin, Florida, United States
  7. GroovesharkYoga Instructor2010Gainesville, Florida, United States
  8. YogavilleFarmer2009Yogaville, Virginia
  9. Student Conservation AssociationTrail Builder2008San Francisco, California, United States

Skills & more

WritingFertilizersVideo ProductionProduct DevelopmentGreenhouse ManagementEnvironmental Control1Pesticide1Organic Farming1Integrated Pest Management1

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Who is Tyler Baras?
Tyler Baras is Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Area 2 Farms, specializing in indoor and greenhouse production of leafy greens using conventional and certified organic methods. He has managed commercial hydroponic farms in Florida, Colorado, Texas, California, and Virginia. He authored Roadmap to Growing Leafy Greens and Herbs, based on a two-year comparison of commercial hydroponic systems, and DIY Hydroponic Gardens, and has appeared on P. Allen Smith's Garden Home on PBS.
Where does Tyler Baras work?
Tyler Baras is Founder of Area 2 Farms.
What companies did Tyler Baras found?
Tyler Baras founded Area 2 Farms.
Where did Tyler Baras go to school?
Tyler Baras studied at University of Florida (Bachelor of Science - BS, Horticultural Science).

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