On October 2, 2007, the Registrant and American Aloe Nurseries, a dba of Phrixus Holdings, Inc. (Phrixus) terminated the Asset Purchase Agreement originally entered into between the two parties on May 30, 2006.
Both parties agreed to cover their own expenses incurred as a result of the Asset Purchase Agreement. Although the parties terminated the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Registrant has agreed to continue working closely with Phrixus in a consulting manner on an as needed basis.
Section 5 Corporate Governance and Management
Items 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointments of Principal Officers
(c) Appointment of Executive Officer
On September 6, 2007, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Darin Pines as its Chief Operating Officer. The Registrant and Mr. Pines are currently in the processes of finalizing an employment agreement; however, as of the date hereof there is not a written employment agreement in place.
Darin A. Pines, age 40, has served on US Farms Board of Directors since May 5, 2006. Mr. Pines has more than 18 years of experience in agricultural operations. In 1992, as a second generation farmer, Mr. Pines joined the management team of his family's Nursery business where he was responsible for managing various nursery facilities, overseeing business development opportunities and creating and coordinating customer service policies and administration. Mr. Pines also has an expertise in the growing of aloe vera plants. Additionally, Mr. Pines is a long term member and participant of the San Diego Flower and Plant Association and the Produce Marketers Association. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Registrant, Mr. Pines will have full responsibility for all day-to-day operations, including nursery and farming operations, sales, growth, land acquisition and resource allocation, land use and productivity, subsidiary administration, and business development. Since joining the Registrants Board of Directors in May of 2006, Mr. Pines has been instrumental in the acquisition of both the farm and nursery properties, the strategic restoration of the nursery, development and planting of the Imperial Valley farm, and establishing the Registrant's proprietary farming techniques which has enhanced the quality and yield of its products.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
US Farms, Inc.
By: /s/ Yan K. Skwara
Date: October 8, 2007
Yan K. Skwara, Chief Executive Officer