“The partnership of the Green Blue Marketplace and Passage Home will provide more than an interesting, new way to grow food. It will bring opportunities that will have a far-reaching impact on people’s lives starting in Southeast Raleigh.”

"My father, Dr. Horton, agreed to research hydroponics if I would learn the food business. Thus, the start of Oak City Fish and Chips, my restaurant, food trucks and franchise business. While I have sold over 400,000 meals, he has created over 75 pieces of intellectual property. He has never been denied a patent. He and his companies have been issued over 120 patents. We are excited about extending the healthy longevity of millions."

"I began studying the health of those living in Blue Zones even before there was a term Blue Zones, so when Dr. Horton and his sons contacted me about Green Blue Marketplace (GBM), I was eager to know more. The more I learned of their vision the more I became convinced that GBM will have a major impact on the health of Americans and provide opportunity and food security at the local level."

“This is a major advance in nutrition and food security for people in Raleigh. I look forward to scaling across North Carolina as we use the objective of 'fresh food is medicine' to create new levels of health in our state.” 

"My son, Isaac IV, after coming from a mission trip in Nicaragua, had a dream. His grandson, Isaac VI said to him, 'Granddaddy, you used to pour your water on the ground.' That's irrigation. Over eighty percent of the fruits and vegetables are irrigated. California is in a 1000-year drought. Hydroponics uses 95% less water. My son’s dream captured my attention. The earth is in trouble, but we have a plan to reverse the health of the planet, Green, and the health of people, Blue.”

“The Hortons have been in Southeast Raleigh for generations before moving from North Raleigh. Isaac IV’s great grandfather was a minister, his grandfather, Dr. Horton II, was pastor at First Baptist Raleigh NC, and Editor of the State Baptist Informer, his grandmother, Dr. Horton, was president of the North Carolina Baptist Women and a Shaw University Board Member. His father, the award-winning businessman and innovator, was on Shaw University’s board for 12 years. And Isaac IV has not only built his business here, but now gives Southeast Raleigh a jewel that begins to heal body and mind.”

“We know there are large nutritional disparities across different socioeconomic groups in Raleigh, NC. A spirit of collaboration is needed to address disparities; and I’m excited to work with community members and stakeholders to create a new narrative on what’s possible for True Food Security. The Green Blue Year-Round Community Garden is more than an access point for nutritious foods and resources to support residents’ health and well-being, but an opportunity to energize and sustain local movements that are critical for community-driven solutions.”

"I have been in natural healing and product development for more than 30 years. I created the first products made of fermented fruits and vegetables. When I studied Blue Zones or Longevity Hotspots, I discovered that Centenarians ate something fermented with every meal. Fermentation heals the gut. America's food has damaged the gut. Without a healthy gut of bacteria, nutrients will not absorb. When GBM bought the technology, I found out that Dr. Horton's research brought the key elements together to change health in America. GBM is a magnet for geniuses. These are some of the reasons I joined the family."

"Our nutritional choices profoundly affect our physical and mental health. Unfortunately, access to fresh fruits and vegetables is challenging for many communities, especially underserved populations. The mission of the Green Blue Marketplace aligns with my values as a holistic lifestyle medicine physician. I joined the company as an advisor and an investor. I committed my content library to help facilitate access to the holistic practices necessary to help heal our communities. The Green Blue Marketplace will be a pillar of the holistic health revolution that is taking place in America."

“Over three decades of service within the State of North Carolina government, I have provided oversight on capital improvement projects for various departments, universities, and community colleges worth more than 9 billion dollars, but nothing is more important to me than transforming the health of human beings in general through fresh and transformative food in a sustainable way. That’s the reason why I worked with Dr. Horton as a founder of this company for the past 6 years to provide my expertise in the project planning, design, and construction; and moving the project through the local government approval processes. Our approach to providing fresh food in a sustainable way will definitely change everything!”