/EINPresswire.com/ -- IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - June 08, 2017) - Terra Tech Corp. (OTCQX: TRTC) ("Terra Tech" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated cannabis-focused agriculture company, today announced its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Derek Peterson, has been chosen as a panelist at both the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo, and the 6th Annual Marcum Microcap Conference, to be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in New York City.

Mr. Derek Peterson, Chief Executive Officer of Terra Tech, commented, "Terra Tech has positioned itself to harness the growth in the legal cannabis market by establishing cultivation, extraction and retail operations across both the California and Nevada markets. As a result of the breadth of our operations, we have deep insight into the various complexities of the cannabis market, as well as keen awareness of the opportunities for innovative companies in the space. I am honored to be asked to speak about the future of cannabis at these conferences in order to increase Terra Tech's exposure to investors, media and other key players in the industry."

At the 2017 Marcum Microcap Conference, Mr. Peterson will speak on the panel "Up in Smoke? How to Invest in the Cannabis Industry" at 2:00PM Eastern Time on Thursday, June 15, 2017. The panelists will discuss the opportunities, the financial and legal hurdles, and the outlook for the cannabis industry under the new administration. Mr. Peterson will also deliver a presentation about Terra Tech Corp. at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day, which will offer the investment community an opportunity to hear the company's business methodologies and latest corporate achievements, as well as the Company's near and long term outlook. The presentation will be webcast live at http://wsw.com/webcast/marcum5/trtc or via the Company's website at http://ir.terratechcorp.com/ir-calendar

At The Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo, Mr. Peterson will speak on the panel "Finding Rewards in a Risky Environment" at 10:00AM Eastern Time on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Throughout this session, the panelists will discuss opportunities that are currently in the marketplace as well as those on the horizon while navigating uncertainty in the market.

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About Terra Tech

Terra Tech Corp. (OTCQX: TRTC) operates through multiple subsidiary businesses including: Blüm, IVXX Inc., Edible Garden, and MediFarm LLC. Blüm's retail medical cannabis facilities focus on providing the highest quality medical cannabis to patients who are looking for alternative treatments for their chronic medical conditions. Blüm offers a broad selection of medical cannabis products including; flowers, concentrates and edibles through its Oakland, CA and multiple Nevada locations. IVXX, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terra Tech that produces medical cannabis-extracted products for regulated medical cannabis dispensaries throughout California. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Edible Garden, cultivates a premier brand of local and sustainably grown hydroponic produce, sold through major grocery stores such as ShopRite, Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Raley's, Meijer, Kroger, and others throughout New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and the Midwest. Terra Tech's MediFarm LLC subsidiaries are focused on medical cannabis cultivation and permitting businesses throughout Nevada.

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