Infinico Metals Corp. · TSXV:INFM
Infinico Metals — Investor Presentation (October 2013)
31 slides from Infinico Metals's investor presentation, October 2013
Slide 1: Presented By
Presented By Lisa Spicka Emily Reed Founder Brand Strategist Open Intelligence Agency
Slide 2: Introduction
Introduction • Discussion Types • Discussion Tactics Foundation Assessment During the Discussion • Common Criticisms (Info & Role Play) 1. Counter Culture Movement 2. Organics Can’t Feed the World 3. Organic Poses a Food Safety Risk 4. Elitist Movement
Slide 3: Discussion Types & Tactics
Discussion Types & Tactics Aggressive Skeptical Curious Misinformed
Slide 4: Foundation
Discussion Types & Tactics 1. FOUNDATION • Mutual Respect • Keep Cool • Open-Mindedness/Receptivity
Slide 5: Assessment
Discussion Types & Tactics 2. ASSESSMENT • What is Their Attitude? • My knowledge level? • What is My Goal?
Slide 6: During the Discussion
Discussion Types & Tactics 3. DURING THE DISCUSSION Keep It Cool • Use Neutral tone & Temperate phrasing • Stick to the facts • Be aware of your vulnerable points • Point out misinformation constructively Eyes on the Goal • Keep content clear • Avoid tangents
Slide 7: During the Discussion
Discussion Types & Tactics 3. DURING THE DISCUSSION • “I Don’t Know” can be positive • Active Listening • Don’t Assume or Oversimplify • Repeat back key points • Acknowledge their opinion • Small Victories • Know When to Walk Away
Slide 8: Criticism #1: Organic is a Counter Culture Movement
Common Criticisms Criticism #1 Organic is a Counter Culture Movement • We’ve farmed conventionally for generations • No real critical mass • No real regulations
Slide 9: Hunter-Gatherer
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement Neolithic Period ~ 10,000 BC Hunter-Gatherer
Slide 10: 1909: Haber-Bosch Process
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement 1909: Haber-Bosch Process N2 + 3 H2 → 2 NH3 Nitrogen + Hydrogen = Ammonia Fritz Haber
Slide 11: Green Revolution
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement Ammonium Nitrate DDT/Pesticides “Green Revolution” • 1940s - 1960s • Hybrid Plants • Mechanization • Large Scale Irrigation • Chemical Controls
Slide 12: Rise of Environmental/Organic Movement
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement Rise of Environmental/Organic Movement Rodale Press Australian Organic Demeter Farming Soil Association
Slide 13: Rise of Environmental/Organic Movement
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement Rise of Environmental/Organic Movement • 1990: Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) • 2000: National Organic Program (NOP)
Slide 14: Counter Culture Movement
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement
Slide 15: Counter Culture Movement
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement
Slide 16: Counter Culture Movement
Common Criticisms– Counter Culture Movement
Slide 17: Criticism #2: Organics Can't Feed the World
Common Criticisms Criticism #2 Organics Can’t Feed the World • “Feel Good” science • Poor Yields • GMO is the answer
Slide 18: Organics is highly sophisticated
Common Criticisms– Organics Can’t Feed the World Organics is highly sophisticated
Slide 19: Organic Principles and Practices
Common Criticisms– Organics Can’t Feed the World PRINCIPLES • Build soil tilth and fertility • Reduce and eliminate toxic and persistent inputs • Promote biodiversity • Minimally processed, without preservatives PRACTICES • Crop Rotation • Cover Crops • Integrated Pest Management
Slide 20: Organic Farming/Processing Basics
Just the Facts – Organic Farming/Processing Basics Crop Rotation • Improves soil tilth and fertility • Reduces pest and disease pressure Cover Crops • Prevent moisture loss & soil erosion • Build soil matter and nutrients • “Green manure” & legumes • Aerate Soil Integrated Pest Management • Crop Rot
Slide 21: Yields can be equivalent or better than conventional
Common Criticisms– Organics Can’t Feed the World Yields CAN be equivalent or better than conventional • Lower yields during transition • Learning curve • Organic Outperforms Conventional Under Duress
Slide 22: Organic Builds Sustainably Healthier Soils
Common Criticisms– Organics Can’t Feed the World Organic Builds Sustainably Healthier Soils • Restores Nitrogen • Builds Organic Matter • Sequesters Carbon • Breaks cycle of synthetic fertilizers and herbicides
Slide 23: Commercially Available GMO Crops in USA
Common Criticisms– Organics Can’t Feed the World Genetically Modified Organism (GMO): Any microorganism, plant, or animal in which genetic engineering techniques have been used to introduce, remove, or modify specific parts of its genome. Commercially Available GMO Crops in USA • Alfalfa • Canola •
Slide 24: How Does Glyphosate Work?
Common Criticisms– Organics Can’t Feed the World How Does it Work? • Glyphosate absorbed by plant • Inhibits amino acid production • Must be sprayed on foliage • GMO crops engineered to resist uptake of Glyphosate
Slide 25: Criticism #3: Organic Poses a Food Safety Risk
Common Criticisms Criticism #3 Organic Poses a Food Safety Risk
Slide 26: Organics Is a Food Safety Risk
Common Criticisms– Organics Is a Food Safety Risk • Decay Rates & Preservatives • Producers/Processors follow same Food Safety Regs • Manure used in Organic has stricter controls • Compost Production reduces pathogens
Slide 27: Criticism #4: Organic is Expensive & Elitist
Common Criticisms Criticism #4 Organic is an Expensive & Elitist
Slide 28: Organics is Expensive & Elitist
Common Criticisms– Organics is Expensive & Elitist • Connection between people-environment • Input Costs and Supply and Demand • Savvy Shopper
Slide 29: What TACTICS do you remember?
In Closing… What TACTICS do you remember? • Show Respect • Keep your Cool • Be Open-Minded • Assess the situation • Eyes on the Goal • Active Listening • “I Don’t Know” • Small Victories • Walk Away
Slide 30: Common Criticisms
In Closing… Common Criticisms • Organics is a Counter-Culture Movement • Organics Can’t Feed the World • Organic Poses a Health Safety Risk • Organic is an Expensive & Elitist
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