Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Sayandeep Dutta

Sayandeep Dutta

Founder at KrishiSarthi- An Agritech Startup
Pursuing my dream to be the best in cybersecurity field. Having all kinds of knowledge about OWASP top 10 and hunting on different platforms discovering new zero-days. Writing papers on ML and AI.

Founder at KrishiSarthi- An Agritech Startup Pursuing my dream to be the best in cybersecurity field. Having all kinds of knowledge about OWASP top 10 and hunting on different platforms discovering new zero-days. Writing papers on ML and AI. Show more

William McGirr

William McGirr

I am passionate about food, plants, nature, healing and leading others to discover how to reverse aging, repair cellular damage and feel at love within themselves. Ive travelled the world for 8 years searching for my own inner truth. Ive come to settle in Garson MB canada, following the passing of me step father, to develop 60 acres of land into a sustainable, electro cultured and permaculture food forest. Helping to provide Nutritious foods locally, developing a summer camp for kids and bring back the lost practice of electroculture. NFTs will save our planet, will save my farm, will save locals employment. NFTs will feed the kids, create sovereignty and freedom for mankind.

I am passionate about food, plants, nature, healing and leading others to discover how to reverse aging, repair cellular damage and feel at love within themselves. Ive travelled the world for 8 years searching for my own inner truth. Ive come to sett... Show more

Saumendra Swain

Saumendra Swain

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies.

Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordinary testimony of web incarnation. Worked on .NET, JAVA, PHP, Python, Perl, AMP, Polymer, Node.js, VS Code, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Cloud Server Management (Google), Cloud Application Development,

Avid Himalayan Mountain Trekker from Manali in the East to the Sikkim in the West of Himalayan Ranges, Vegetable Farmer From Potatoes to Cucumber, and Blogger since 2002.

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies. Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordina... Show more

Kenneth Sherin

Kenneth Sherin

Kenny Sherin, a North Carolina native, grew up on a family farm in Union County. He earned degrees in natural resources and forestry from NC State University, followed by a Master of Divinity from Campbell University. Kenny later earned a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology and Community Development from the University of Missouri.

He served as a state program leader for Community Vitality at South Dakota State University Extension before returning to North Carolina in 2019 as the Randolph County Extension Director. In 2021, he also took on the role of Broadband Access and Education Coordinator.

In 2024, Kenny became the Community and Economic Development Program Manager for NC State Extension, leading broadband and community development initiatives.

Kenny Sherin, a North Carolina native, grew up on a family farm in Union County. He earned degrees in natural resources and forestry from NC State University, followed by a Master of Divinity from Campbell University. Kenny later earned a Ph.D. in Ru... Show more

Lisa McCann

Lisa McCann

Lisa McCann is a registered dietitian and proud alumni of the University of Minnesota. She is currently a Sustainable Nutrition manager with Midwest Dairy and has worked for the past seventeen years on behalf of dairy farmers to share their farm-to-table story and why dairy is good for the body and good for the planet. Her job has always focused on building relationships with schools and a variety of health, wellness, and sustainability partners sharing innovative research in dairy nutrition and provide solutions for today’s health-conscious student, wellness partner, and consumer. Lisa lives in the Twin Cities with her husband of over 31 years and has two married adult sons and a granddaughter who brings so much joy! She enjoys reading, walking, and home improvement projects in her spare time.

Lisa McCann is a registered dietitian and proud alumni of the University of Minnesota. She is currently a Sustainable Nutrition manager with Midwest Dairy and has worked for the past seventeen years on behalf of dairy farmers to share their farm-to-... Show more

Victoria Potdevin

Victoria Potdevin

Ingénieure agronome, spécialisée en modélisation, Victoria a rejoint Adventiel en 2017 dès l'obtention de son diplôme. Elle a participé à la création du service intelligence artificielle et sciences des données en 2022, qu'elle pilote aujourd'hui. Victoria s'attache à ce que son équipe exploite tout le potentiel des IAs pour répondre aux enjeux terrains agricoles et soutenir ce secteur.

Ingénieure agronome, spécialisée en modélisation, Victoria a rejoint Adventiel en 2017 dès l'obtention de son diplôme. Elle a participé à la création du service intelligence artificielle et sciences des données en 2022, qu'elle pilote aujourd'hui. Vi... Show more

Moses Liech

Moses Liech

Entrepreneurship Fellow at Dunin-Deshpande Queens University Canada, Blockchain Developer and Software Engineer having worked previously at Hesa Africa and Power Learn Project as an Assistant Database Instructor.2 times Founder and current CEO Investa Farm.

Entrepreneurship Fellow at Dunin-Deshpande Queens University Canada, Blockchain Developer and Software Engineer having worked previously at Hesa Africa and Power Learn Project as an Assistant Database Instructor.2 times Founder and current CEO Invest... Show more

Letizia Guarise

Letizia Guarise

Foodie with a past in gastronomy and zero food waste projects, after my studies in International Food and Agribusiness, I've started experimenting old and new Fermentation and regenerative techniques. I've been resident at Moos community while working with Edible Alchemy in Berlin and recently co-founded the Regenerative Project Gaia's Garden.it

Foodie with a past in gastronomy and zero food waste projects, after my studies in International Food and Agribusiness, I've started experimenting old and new Fermentation and regenerative techniques. I've been resident at Moos community while workin... Show more

Abubakar Salihu Usman

Abubakar Salihu Usman

Name: Abubakar Salihu Usman

Origin: Jama'are Local Government, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Academic Background:
- Currently a final year student at Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Studying Botany

Professional Background:
- Rice Farmer

Summary:
Abubakar Salihu Usman is a final year Botany student at Bauchi State University, Gadau, and a dedicated rice farmer from Jama'are Local Government, Bauchi State. He is passionate about agriculture and botany, and is committed to making a positive impact in his community through his studies and farming endeavors.

Name: Abubakar Salihu Usman Origin: Jama'are Local Government, Bauchi State, Nigeria Academic Background: - Currently a final year student at Bauchi State University, Gadau - Studying Botany Professional Background: - Rice Farmer Summa... Show more

John McElhone

John McElhone

John is the co-founder of CropSafe - building the operational and financial operating system for the millions of farms that feed the world’s population, powered by a global network of orbital satellites and weather monitoring stations. CropSafe has recently announced that they have raised $3M in seed funding and have opened U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles.

John is the co-founder of CropSafe - building the operational and financial operating system for the millions of farms that feed the world’s population, powered by a global network of orbital satellites and weather monitoring stations. CropSafe has r... Show more

Tumelo Zondi

Tumelo Zondi

Tumelo is a passionate BCom Entrepreneurial Management graduate from the University of Free-State. Named one of the 100 Young Mandelas of the future by News24, she remains committed to improving lives and creating real impact through all the world she does.

She is associated with the likes of the Durban Youth Council, Enactus UFS where she served as the Vice-President and MiET, a non-profit organization where she worked as a data consultant. She has also mentored young people through the University of Free-State P3 mentorship program and Nkcubeko Noyila Foundation's Learners Connect.

Her experiences and training on leadership includes discussions on social, political and global issues, particularly in the African & South African context through the YALI program and the GIBS: Spirit of the Youth program.

As of late, she has Co-founded & is Director of Sprout Africa, a company committed to providing access to efficient markets & training for farmers in marginalized communities. Her passions for youth, media, driving change through sustainable development and she believes that young people have a huge role to play in impacting our global society.

Tumelo is a passionate BCom Entrepreneurial Management graduate from the University of Free-State. Named one of the 100 Young Mandelas of the future by News24, she remains committed to improving lives and creating real impact through all the world sh... Show more

James Gatuna

James Gatuna

Experienced product owner with a background in telecommunications and farming.

Experienced product owner with a background in telecommunications and farming. Show more

Yazan Mazen Yaser Saidismail

Yazan Mazen Yaser Saidismail

Greetings! I am Yazan Mazen, a medical graduate and currently a Teaching Assistant at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah. I was also the team leader of Linking Education and Farming (LEAF) team, a sustainability team found by Dr Anu V Ranade from the medical college. I am active in research in the medical field, engaging in sustainability initiatives since high school, as well as mentoring young students and fresh graduates in their college studies and postgraduation.

Greetings! I am Yazan Mazen, a medical graduate and currently a Teaching Assistant at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah. I was also the team leader of Linking Education and Farming (LEAF) team, a sustainability team found by Dr Anu V Ran... Show more

Jayme Anderson

Jayme Anderson

Jayme works for the Minnesota Department of Education as the Farm to School and Early Care Consultant. In this role, she works to support Minnesota schools and early care centers as they build and grow their local food programs. She provides educational tools and resources, procurement strategies, technical assistance and training to stakeholders. Prior to this role, Jayme served as the Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Services at Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Consultant for Dakota County and the Cooking and Nutrition Program Manager for Urban Roots, formerly the Community Design Center. Jayme has a Masters Degree in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas. Jayme is married with four children and lives in Prior Lake, MN.

Jayme works for the Minnesota Department of Education as the Farm to School and Early Care Consultant. In this role, she works to support Minnesota schools and early care centers as they build and grow their local food programs. She provides educatio... Show more

Simen Bakke

Simen Bakke

Foredragsholderen har operativ bakgrunn fra Forsvaret og Politiet, og arbeidet på strategisk nivå med forebyggende sikkerhet og beredskap i og utenfor Politet. Han innehar en mastergrad i risikostyring og sikkerhetsledelse fra Universitetet i Stavanger og har de fire siste årene jobbet i Politiets IT-enhet.

Foredragsholderen har operativ bakgrunn fra Forsvaret og Politiet, og arbeidet på strategisk nivå med forebyggende sikkerhet og beredskap i og utenfor Politet. Han innehar en mastergrad i risikostyring og sikkerhetsledelse fra Universitetet i Stavang... Show more

Benjamin Kwame Amponsah

Benjamin Kwame Amponsah

Benjamin Amponsah is a Senior IT Systems Analyst and Process Automation Specialist at One Acre Fund, serving 5M+ farmers across 7 African countries. With 8+ years building enterprise systems and AI-powered automation solutions, Benjamin has automated 100+ workflows and architected platforms processing 50k+ daily transactions. He founded LinoTeck (scaled to 18 countries) and is currently building Buni.ai, a no-code conversational AI platform with AI-powered workflow generation, multi-channel support (chatbots + USSD), and real-time collaboration. Passionate about making AI-powered workflow development accessible to everyone.

Benjamin Amponsah is a Senior IT Systems Analyst and Process Automation Specialist at One Acre Fund, serving 5M+ farmers across 7 African countries. With 8+ years building enterprise systems and AI-powered automation solutions, Benjamin has automated... Show more

Melissa Shupak

Melissa Shupak

Melissa changed from social services to the animal welfare industry in 2014. After exploring various areas such as wildlife, clinical settings, and sheltering, she discovered her true passion in sheltering, with a particular focus on behaviour and training.

Melissa is a Certified Shelter Behavior Consultant – Dogs (CSB-D) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), a Certified Animal Trainer through Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, and a Fear Free Shelter Graduate.

Melissa joined Toronto Humane Society as an Animal Care Worker in 2015, moving into the Training Department as a trainer and then moved into leadership positions. Now as Director, Animal Sheltering, she is currently overseeing the animal sheltering programs of Shelter Care and Training, Shelter Veterinary Care, Community Sheltering, Shelter Admissions (including rescue transport) and Rehoming to Improve the Lives of Animals. 

Melissa changed from social services to the animal welfare industry in 2014. After exploring various areas such as wildlife, clinical settings, and sheltering, she discovered her true passion in sheltering, with a particular focus on behaviour and tr... Show more

Nikita Amberao

Nikita Amberao

Developer in Industry Product Engineering, part of Agri and Commodities (SAP ACM).

Developer in Industry Product Engineering, part of Agri and Commodities (SAP ACM). Show more

Katie DiSantis

Katie DiSantis

Katie Isselmann DiSantis, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Public Health in Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Population Health. She is the lead instructor for MPH level courses in Research Methods and Capstone, and also teaches a course on health behavior theories. Dr. DiSantis has managed numerous community-based research projects that have identified key influences of childhood obesity status and family food purchases and is a recognized expert in equitable access to healthy food. She has employed quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods in her research. She has published over 25 articles in peer-reviewed public health, medical, and nutrition journals. She is an Associate Director of the Institute for Smart and Healthy Cities, representing the College of Population Health in this interdisciplinary research group. In this role, Dr. DiSantis pursues projects that aim at building equitable food systems in urban settings. Dr. DiSantis was awarded the 2019 Lindback Award for Excellence in Teaching, the 2023 Provost Award for Interdisciplinary Research, and the 2023 Outstanding Teaching award. She has mentored over 100 thesis projects for Masters of Public Health students.

Katie Isselmann DiSantis, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Public Health in Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Population Health. She is the lead instructor for MPH level courses in Research Methods and Capstone, and also teaches a course... Show more

Marieke van der Velden

Marieke van der Velden

As Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Marieke works to strengthen animal welfare innovation, collaboration and advancement in Canada. She joined PetSmart Charities of Canada with more than twelve years of experience in the animal welfare field, focused on building programs that preserved the human animal bond and increased access to care for both remote and underserved communities in Canada. She loves connecting dots and people to create positive change. Marieke is passionate about unique and innovative approaches to solving the problems people and their pets face.

As Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Marieke works to strengthen animal welfare innovation, collaboration and advancement in Canada. She joined PetSmart Charities of Canada with more than twelve years of experience in the animal welfare field,... Show more

Hamenyimana Ismaël

Hamenyimana Ismaël

GIS Specialist, Geologist.

GIS Specialist, Geologist. Show more

Shakthi Lakmal

Shakthi Lakmal

Shakthi Lakmal is an AI Researcher and Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador focused on applying artificial intelligence to improve food quality, health, and biological systems. With a background in Food Science and Technology, I build practical AI solutions across computer vision, molecular design, and edge AI.

He is passionate about creating scalable, impactful AI innovations that support safer food systems, better health outcomes, and sustainable global development.

Shakthi Lakmal is an AI Researcher and Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador focused on applying artificial intelligence to improve food quality, health, and biological systems. With a background in Food Science and Technology, I build practical AI solut... Show more

Stanley Eze (Ph.d)

Stanley Eze (Ph.d)

Dr. Eze U. Stanley is the Chief Consultant Geophysicist at Geotech4all Consultancy Group and the current co-ordinator (Ag. HOD) of the Dept. of Applied Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria, where he lectures.
Dr. Eze is an active and committed member of NAPE and other geoscience associations within and outside the country.

Dr. Eze U. Stanley is the Chief Consultant Geophysicist at Geotech4all Consultancy Group and the current co-ordinator (Ag. HOD) of the Dept. of Applied Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,... Show more

Eduardo Muñoz

Eduardo Muñoz

Briones mathematician introduced to the world of Power Platform.

Briones mathematician introduced to the world of Power Platform. Show more

Srinivas Reddy Kosna

Srinivas Reddy Kosna

Senior Engineering Architect at Cisco, specializing in AI tooling and full-stack development—building scalable, intelligent systems that unlock data insights and streamline operations.

Frequent judge and mentor at hackathons, guiding aspiring developers from idea to implementation.

Active contributor outside of work: volunteer, technical writer, and hands-on tech educator for school students.

Senior Member, IEEE; active member of AAAI, ACM, IAENG, and TAG (Technology Association of Georgia).

Regular session chair at technical conferences and judge for multiple hackathons.

Author and peer-reviewer of technical papers spanning healthcare, software engineering, and AI.

Contributor to several book chapters on emerging technologies and real-world applications.

Holder of granted patents in artificial intelligence.

Community-minded volunteer with NFTE, Cisco STEM, American Corporate Partners, 3DE school events, and the American Heart Association.

Known for bridging research and practice—bringing academic rigor, industry pragmatism, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

Senior Engineering Architect at Cisco, specializing in AI tooling and full-stack development—building scalable, intelligent systems that unlock data insights and streamline operations. Frequent judge and mentor at hackathons, guiding aspiring deve... Show more

Abubakar Yahaya Madawaki

Abubakar Yahaya Madawaki

Abubakar Yahaya is a pioneer Geology and Gemology undergraduate student at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. He is passionate about the intersection of geoscience, sustainability, and youth empowerment. As a student leader in the NAPE (Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists) Student Chapter, Abubakar actively promotes geoscience education, student-industry collaboration, and field-based learning opportunities for young geoscientists.

Beyond academics, he is an emerging entrepreneur and founder of The Luxe Bazar, an online marketplace focused on modest Islamic fashion, lifestyle, and children’s educational products. Through his business, he champions creativity, digital innovation, and economic inclusion.

Abubakar is known for his leadership, proactive engagement in student-driven initiatives, and a strong commitment to community growth and professional development. He aspires to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy sector and the broader business landscape by combining technical expertise, youth advocacy, and entrepreneurial vision.

Abubakar Yahaya is a pioneer Geology and Gemology undergraduate student at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. He is passionate about the intersection of geoscience, sustainability, and youth empowerment. As a student leader in the NAPE (Nigerian Assoc... Show more

Phakama Sibanda

Phakama Sibanda

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com
I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develop African communities through sustainable NFT projects and bridge the gap helping Africa leapfrogg into new technologies, currently focused on SADC region and beyond.
I have been taking part in empowerment projects for over 18 years ranging from Hip hop art and culture movements in South Africa to facilitating beadwork Culture & Tourism projects for and by women in need in Zimbabwe. Art has been a form of self-expression especially where words have failed me. .

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develo... Show more

Rahul Dharashivkar

Rahul Dharashivkar

Rahul Dharashivkar is a veteran of over 25 years in the field of Information Technology with 23 plus years with organisations such as LTIMindtree, Wipro Technologies etc.
He has done his B.Tech followed by diploma in Advanced Computing. He holds Post Graduate diploma in Digital transformation from IIM Lucknow and is
now pursuing his Doctoral research in AI from GGU USA.
He is currently leading Prodware Solutions MNC in US, Middle East and Asia. He is also a director in Farmia Landtech AgriCon - An agroStartup which focuses on agricultural sector through precision farming techniques.

Rahul Dharashivkar is a veteran of over 25 years in the field of Information Technology with 23 plus years with organisations such as LTIMindtree, Wipro Technologies etc. He has done his B.Tech followed by diploma in Advanced Computing. He holds Pos... Show more

Victoria Tanoh

Victoria Tanoh

Victoria Tanoh is the Founder and Executive Director of the Green Agritech Foundation and the visionary behind GeoBioTwin, an AI-powered geospatial-biosystem digital twin platform that promotes climate-smart agriculture through responsible and transparent artificial intelligence. Her work focuses on integrating satellite imagery, soil biology, financial analytics, and knowledge graphs to support smallholder farmers, improve land management, and reduce credit risk associated with conservation practices.

With a background in statistical modeling, remote sensing, and sustainable development, Victoria leads interdisciplinary projects that bridge data science, environmental stewardship, and rural empowerment. She has served as a research fellow and consultant on initiatives involving digital agriculture, ESG-aligned technologies, and resilience-based climate finance. Her practical approach has earned her recognition at scientific symposia and with community-based organizations across the southeastern United States.

Victoria is also a pioneer in the application of Knowledge Graphs in agriculture, where she uses graph-based AI to model complex relationships among conservation practices, crop outcomes, land value, and climate resilience. Her research supports smallholder farmers and policymakers in making transparent, localized decisions grounded in ecosystem science and machine learning.

Victoria is committed to ethical AI, inclusive technology design, and transforming how we understand and support agroecosystems in the face of climate change.

Victoria Tanoh is the Founder and Executive Director of the Green Agritech Foundation and the visionary behind GeoBioTwin, an AI-powered geospatial-biosystem digital twin platform that promotes climate-smart agriculture through responsible and transp... Show more

Joaquin Molina

Joaquin Molina

Fundador de SeguridadSi, Joaquín Molina o kinomakino es un apasionado de la tecnología en general y la seguridad desde mediados de los 90. Cuenta con numerosas certificaciones y pertenece a organizaciones de reconocido nombre como ENISA o la obtención del premio Microsoft MVP los últimos años. Ponente en numerosas conferencias nacionales e internacionales, asi como instructor principal en la academia SeguridadSi.

Fundador de SeguridadSi, Joaquín Molina o kinomakino es un apasionado de la tecnología en general y la seguridad desde mediados de los 90. Cuenta con numerosas certificaciones y pertenece a organizaciones de reconocido nombre como ENISA o la obtenció... Show more

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