CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2025--
VGrid Energy Systems, a California-based renewable energy company and maker of Persist ® Plant and Soil Enhancers, announced today that its two flagship products—Persist® Biochar and Persist® PAF Bioliquid—have both been certified as Organic Input Materials (OIM) by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). This certification confirms that both products meet the rigorous standards required for use in certified organic farming and food production.
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The CDFA OIM certification is one of the country's most respected and stringent organic certifications. It verifies that agricultural inputs comply with California’s environmental and organic production regulations and meet the National Organic Program (NOP) standards. In addition to this certification, both products remain OMRI Listed® for use in USDA certified organic production and are verified by the USDA’s BioPreferred® Program as 100% biobased.
“Earning OIM certification is a major milestone for Persist and the growers we serve,” said Jeff Norton, Vice President of Business Development. “These certifications reinforce our commitment to delivering effective and sustainable solutions that improve soil health, boost plant productivity, and support organic and regenerative agriculture.”
Persist® Biochar is a carbon-rich soil amendment made from plant biomass, specifically pistachio shells. It improves soil structure, water retention, microbial activity, and long-term carbon sequestration.
Persist® PAF is a liquid plant and soil enhancer containing organic acids, phenols, and beneficial biomolecules that enhance nutrient availability, plant stress response, and soil microbial activity.
Both products are manufactured by VGrid Energy Systems using a proprietary biomass-to-energy technology that upcycles agricultural waste into high-value agricultural inputs and renewable electricity.
Organic growers, distributors, and agricultural professionals can now incorporate Persist products with confidence, knowing they meet the highest standards for organic production.
For more information or to request samples, visit www.persistproducts.com or email info@vgridenergy.com.
About VGrid:
VGrid Energy Systems is a carbon-negative, renewable energy producer on a mission to reverse climate change. The company’s innovative Bioserver® processes agricultural waste into 100% renewable electricity while creating valuable biochar and bioliquids that naturally improve crop yields and soil productivity. For more information, please visit www.vgridenergy.com and www.persistproducts.com.
Persist® PAF is a synergistic mix of organic acids, phenols, and other biomolecules that boost seed germination, plant development, and soil productivity. Extensive academic research and crop trials have validated the positive impact on plants and soil. PAF is 100% bio-based and certified for use in organic food production. Furthermore, PAF is produced within a process that generates renewable biomass energy and biochar, providing durable CO₂ removal and helping to reverse climate change.
