Randall V. Canady Named as Vice President Marketing and Business Development

October 6, 2003

(INVERNESS, Fla.)

Gro-Pro LLC announced today that Randall V. Canady, formerly a Business Manager for BASF Specialty Products Department, has been named Vice President, Marketing and Business Development of Gro-Pro LLC. Randy brings more than 11 years experience in the crop protection Industry. Prior to joining BASF, Randy held numerous sales, marketing and management positions with Novartis and United Agri-Products. He earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Agricultural Business Management from North Carolina State University. Randy currently resides in Holly Springs, NC, South of Raleigh. Please find Randy’s contact information below.