Brett Hale, Ph.D., is Head of R&D at AgriGro, Inc. With a research background in molecular plant-microbe interactions, Brett holds Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Molecular Bioscience, and a B.Sc. in Plant Science. Brett has additional university accreditation in Crop Consulting & Agronomic Services, Biology, and Spatial Technologies & Geographic Information Systems. In addition, he has published numerous peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized scientific journals and serves on the editorial boards of Frontiers in Plant Science and In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant.

Luke Hammond is an entrepreneur, farm consultant, farmer, and father of 4 who is passionate about supporting sustainable agriculture at all levels. He brings a breadth of farming experience in the high deserts of Northern Arizona as well as the humid climate of Eastern Missouri. Luke is currently building out his 4th farm with his family and he serves as the Director of Brand Advancement for Seedtime.