Agriculture, Food & Forestry

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

Daniel Chaibi

Daniel Chaibi

Daniels passion is to create great user experiences that truly makes a difference! The challenge is often to make things simple, yet powerful. When you find that balance, that sweet spot, magic happens.

He has close to 20 years of experience in product development and team build-up, covering multiple roles and domains. He has extensive experience in building and scaling teams, local, remote and hybrid. Daniel has been part of all stages of product development, delivering to web, desktop, mobile and even custom built hardware. Users have been both enterprise and consumer, and in most cases; business critical applications. He is currently Chief Product and Technology Officer at Foodback.

Read more about his current responsibilities here: https://www.foodback.com/development-innovation/.

Daniels passion is to create great user experiences that truly makes a difference! The challenge is often to make things simple, yet powerful. When you find that balance, that sweet spot, magic happens. He has close to 20 years of experience in pr... Show more

Médoune Siby Georges Baldé

Médoune Siby Georges Baldé

Ingénieur logiciel et consultant IT, je suis passionné par les technologies et les défis du développement logiciel. Avec plusieurs années d'expérience, formateur et Partner Manager de la communauté Galsendev, je m'engage à partager mes connaissances pour aider à rendre le monde meilleur.

Ingénieur logiciel et consultant IT, je suis passionné par les technologies et les défis du développement logiciel. Avec plusieurs années d'expérience, formateur et Partner Manager de la communauté Galsendev, je m'engage à partager mes connaissances ... Show more

Rachael Ardanuy

Rachael Ardanuy

Rachael Ardanuy is a distinguished attorney, thought leader and founder of RZA Legal. With over a decade of experience, Rachael excels at guiding clients through starting up and building their business foundation, negotiating real estate transactions, buying and selling businesses, preparing and reviewing contracts, confirming regulatory compliance, preparing an exit strategy, business succession and estate planning. Her commitment to excellence and innovative approach to legal challenges have established her as a trusted advisor for clients across various industries including marijuana, liquor, hospitality, manufacturing, service- and product-based businesses, healthcare, and agriculture.

Throughout her career, Rachael has represented entrepreneurs and small businesses for general business counsel and has forged great relationships as local and regulatory counsel for larger law firms and companies with in-house counsel. Rachael consistently delivers strategic solutions that align with her clients' goals. Her expertise extends to navigating intricate legal landscapes, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations, and advocating for her clients in high-stakes transactions.

In addition to her legal practice, Rachael frequently shares her insights on topics such as legal and policy issues facing small businesses, the intersection of business ownership and estate planning, business and legal strategy and ethics. Her engaging presentation style and ability to distill complex concepts into actionable advice make her a sought-after speaker and educator.

Rachael also serves as a volunteer attorney with the Colorado Small Business Legal Assistance Program through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

When she is not advocating for her clients or inspiring others through speaking engagements, Rachael enjoys teaching Jazzercise dance-based fitness classes, reading library books in her hammock, and spending time with her family.

Rachael Ardanuy is a distinguished attorney, thought leader and founder of RZA Legal. With over a decade of experience, Rachael excels at guiding clients through starting up and building their business foundation, negotiating real estate transactions... Show more

Isidro Aguilar

Isidro Aguilar

Ingeniero de Software egresado de la Universidad de la Salle Bajío con un Máster en Smart Cities de la Universidad de Cádiz. Más de 10 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de software, liderazgo de proyectos tecnológicos, empresariales y de marketing. CEO y Fundador de Leia, una empresa de desarrollo de proyectos tecnológicos a la medida. Mentor y conferencista en múltiples eventos y universidades, miembro activo de asociaciones como Kybernus y la Comunidad de Programadores de Guanajuato.

Ingeniero de Software egresado de la Universidad de la Salle Bajío con un Máster en Smart Cities de la Universidad de Cádiz. Más de 10 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de software, liderazgo de proyectos tecnológicos, empresariales y de marketing... Show more

Anne Stanton

Anne Stanton

Anne Stanton is a Group Manager in the Business and Tech Innovation department at Avanade, based in Seattle, WA, USA. Anne has extensive experience with the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Architecture.

Anne Stanton is a Group Manager in the Business and Tech Innovation department at Avanade, based in Seattle, WA, USA. Anne has extensive experience with the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Architecture. Show more

Gerald Wambui

Gerald Wambui

A dynamic Android developer with a profound passion for machine learning. His coding journey is not just about writing lines of code; it's about creating impactful applications that harness the power of technology. Inspired by heroes like Alex Wang, Steve Wozniak, and Sam Altman, Gerald aspires to contribute to transformative changes in the tech landscape.
Gerald specializes in leveraging cutting-edge technologies/research in ML to craft high-end solutions to his clients.
Beyond the world of coding, Gerald finds solace in the rhythmic glide of inline skating. This dynamic hobby serves as a balance to his intense coding and studying sessions, reflecting his holistic approach to life and learning. Gerald's journey is not just about mastering the algorithms; it's about exploring the boundless possibilities that arise when passion meets proficiency.
In his pursuit of changing the world, Gerald is not just a coder; he's a visionary crafting a future where technology serves as a catalyst for positive change.

A dynamic Android developer with a profound passion for machine learning. His coding journey is not just about writing lines of code; it's about creating impactful applications that harness the power of technology. Inspired by heroes like Alex Wang, ... Show more

Armando Hernández

Armando Hernández

Lead Sales & Growth en Satellites on Fire. Experto en tecnología aplicada al medioambiente, lidera la expansión de soluciones satelitales e IA para la detección temprana de incendios en 15 países.

Lead Sales & Growth en Satellites on Fire. Experto en tecnología aplicada al medioambiente, lidera la expansión de soluciones satelitales e IA para la detección temprana de incendios en 15 países. Show more

Vaishnavi Yathirajam

Vaishnavi Yathirajam

Vaishnavi Yathirajam is the founder of Manakin Bio, a company at the intersection of biotechnology and advanced AI systems. She works closely with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on cutting-edge research projects that integrate synthetic biology, diagnostics, and AI for space and Earth-based applications. With a strong background in interdisciplinary research, she combines expertise in artificial intelligence, behavioral psychology, and biosystems engineering to build impactful solutions for human well-being.

Her work often draws from ancient philosophies and cultural knowledge systems—like the Thirukkural—to inform the design of empathetic and ethically-grounded technologies. Vaishnavi is a passionate advocate for culturally contextualized AI, and frequently speaks on the future of human-centered design, diagnostics, and ethical intelligence. She believes the next generation of AI should be not only intelligent—but deeply humane.

Vaishnavi Yathirajam is the founder of Manakin Bio, a company at the intersection of biotechnology and advanced AI systems. She works closely with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on cutting-edge research projects that integrate synthetic biolo... Show more

Stephen Doliente

Stephen Doliente

Stephen’s training and background are in chemical and energy engineering, and he has over ten years of research experience in sustainable energy and chemical technologies. The pillars of his research are process development, techno-economic assessment, life cycle thinking, supply chain optimisation, and whole-systems analysis for evidence-based, strategic, and conscientious deployment of biomass-based, circular, and carbon abatement solutions. Currently, he is affiliated with Imperial's Department of Chemical Engineering and its recently inaugurated Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance to collaborate on a sectoral study of the UK's fine chemicals industry. Its objective is to understand the current local and global industry landscapes; analyse the technological, innovation, business, and regulatory environments; and develop policy and industry recommendations for the sector's future competitiveness and sustainability.

Stephen’s training and background are in chemical and energy engineering, and he has over ten years of research experience in sustainable energy and chemical technologies. The pillars of his research are process development, techno-economic assessmen... Show more

Ida Sætersmoen

Ida Sætersmoen

Masters degree in agriculture, got Alzheimers disease in 2016.
I have had an article in Finansavisen about Norway`s application for arranging the Olympics.

Masters degree in agriculture, got Alzheimers disease in 2016. I have had an article in Finansavisen about Norway`s application for arranging the Olympics. Show more

Chloe MacBeth

Chloe MacBeth

Chloé is from Toronto, and made the move to beautiful BC in 2017. A lifelong learner, Chloé holds a diploma in veterinary technology from Seneca College, a certificate in canine rehabilitation from University of Tennessee, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Masters of Public Administration both from Northern Michigan University. She has worked across Canada and the US in multiple sectors including animal welfare, veterinary medicine (exotics, small animal, mixed animal, integrative, rehabilitation, shelter medicine), academia, veterinary corporate operations, and non-profits.

Chloé is from Toronto, and made the move to beautiful BC in 2017. A lifelong learner, Chloé holds a diploma in veterinary technology from Seneca College, a certificate in canine rehabilitation from University of Tennessee, as well as a Bachelor of Sc... Show more

Barbara Mechura

Barbara Mechura

Barbara Mechura, a retired school nutrition director turned AFHK Grant Program Director, brings over 30 years of experience in both rural and metro districts. Her focus is on transforming school cafeterias with fresh, healthy ingredients and farm-to-table partnerships, fostering excitement in kids for nutritious, veggie-centric meals. She's successfully revamped school kitchens, turning them into havens for scratch-cooked, fresh foods. Her expertise extends to training staff as engaged food coaches.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- National Farm to School Network Technical Assistance Provider
- Winner of 20+ grants
- Led 16 kitchen design and remodel projects; numerous kitchen enhancements
- Mentor to assistant directors, now successful nutrition leaders in various states
- Presenter at School Nutrition Association and State Affiliate conferences
- Over a decade designing educational programs for the Minnesota School Business Officials Association.

Barbara Mechura, a retired school nutrition director turned AFHK Grant Program Director, brings over 30 years of experience in both rural and metro districts. Her focus is on transforming school cafeterias with fresh, healthy ingredients and farm-to-... Show more

Oyefusi Samuel Oluwakorede P.E

Oyefusi Samuel Oluwakorede P.E

Samuel Oluwakorede Oyefusi is a Mechanical Engineering student at Pan Atlantic University, Ex-president of the Living Green Club, the co-Founder of Ridebuddy and Global Ambassador of Thierworld.

He has a passion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a keen focus on Energy Transition, Robotics innovation, and advocacy for quality education. He excels in research, analysis, and strategic planning, leveraging his expertise in innovation and sustainable development to drive positive change in Africa

As an UNLEASH community leader, he mentors the youths close to him with the aim to inspire a new generation of innovators dedicated to creating a brighter future for the continent.

He is currently engaged in a groundbreaking project involving a smart irrigation system for farming and an Agrobot equipped with computer vision and AI for precise farm navigation, crop yield estimation, weed detection, and removal.

Samuel Oluwakorede Oyefusi is a Mechanical Engineering student at Pan Atlantic University, Ex-president of the Living Green Club, the co-Founder of Ridebuddy and Global Ambassador of Thierworld. He has a passion for the Sustainable Development Go... Show more

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

Yahya Fadhluloh Al Fatih

Yahya Fadhluloh Al Fatih

I'm Head of Engineering Platform in eFishery the aquaculture startup with innovation of fish feeder, I'm creating the edge tech happen in efishery, and I manage the centralize software development, infrastructure and cybersecurity

I'm Head of Engineering Platform in eFishery the aquaculture startup with innovation of fish feeder, I'm creating the edge tech happen in efishery, and I manage the centralize software development, infrastructure and cybersecurity 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

Cody Menefee

Cody Menefee

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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

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

Henry Kyalo

Henry Kyalo

Henry Kyalo is a Data Scientist with over four years of experience designing and deploying machine learning and data-driven solutions in research and humanitarian settings. He holds a BSc in Computer Science. His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, Earth Observation, and development practice, with a strong focus on translating advanced analytics into decision making. He has led and contributed to projects such as developing crop systems classification models, Digital Twin framework for push-pull cereal based cropping systems in Kenya that integrates EO, IoT, and AI modelling. He has also deployed machine learning based decision support systems to improve productivity in climate-smart agricultural enterprises, and designed ETL pipelines and scalable data architectures. Currently, he is supporting in building AI-powered public health surveillance and early response system for refugee camps in Kenya. His publications and technical outputs focus on AI-driven crop systems mapping, food security forecasting, and data-informed resilience planning. Henry’s research interests center on AI for Health, AI for Food Security, digital agriculture, and the responsible application of machine learning in fragile and resource-constrained contexts.

Henry Kyalo is a Data Scientist with over four years of experience designing and deploying machine learning and data-driven solutions in research and humanitarian settings. He holds a BSc in Computer Science. His work sits at the intersection of arti... Show more

Martin Turuta

Martin Turuta

Martin Turuta is a co-founder and CTO of Safi, leading the development of a first-of-its-kind product and core technology that enables a safe and transparent dairy supply chain in East Africa. He also co-founded Safi Data where he’s responsible for developing the foundational software which focuses on creating a sustainable system to capture powerful insights from the most rural regions in East Africa and abroad.

Martin’s background is predominantly in mathematics and business, with concentrations in statistics and finance. He has several years of experience working in mid-stage tech as a data scientist and capital markets as a financial index developer.

Martin Turuta is a co-founder and CTO of Safi, leading the development of a first-of-its-kind product and core technology that enables a safe and transparent dairy supply chain in East Africa. He also co-founded Safi Data where he’s responsible for d... Show more

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