Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2016

Apr 22, 2016

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| 1. | To elect two Class I directors to hold office until the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors are elected and qualified: | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Nominees: | | | | 01) | George F.J. Gosbee | | | 02) | James R. Reis | | The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal: | | | | 2. | To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. | | | NOTE: The proxies are authorized to vote in their discretion upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. | | | | ● | | |