Agrology, a Public Benefit Corporation, is excited to announce the addition of two renowned soil health experts, Dr. Jessica Chiartas and Chuck Schembre, to its team as scientific advisors. Their extensive expertise in soil health will play a crucial role in guiding Agrology’s customers on how to interpret and use soil data, and in understanding the effects of regenerative agriculture practices. Dr. Chiartas and Mr. Schembre will also contribute to advancing Agrology’s Arbiter product, developing new soil health metrics to aid grower decision-making, and ensuring that Agrology’s data meets the highest scientific standards.
“The importance of soil health in enhancing and sustaining agricultural productivity is more critical than ever,” said Adam Koeppel, Co-Founder and CEO of Agrology. “With Dr. Chiartas and Mr. Schembre’s guidance, Agrology is well-positioned to enhance our data capabilities and provide top-tier expertise and consulting to our clients.”
Dr. Jessica Chiartas, a prominent soil scientist with a PhD in Soils and Biogeochemistry from U.C. Davis, brings a wealth of experience in studying the long-term impacts of agricultural management on soil carbon, health, and ecosystem services. As President and Lead Scientist at RegenScore, she has worked with organizations like Ben & Jerry’s and Simple Mills to develop monitoring programs that assess the environmental, agronomic, and economic impacts of regenerative practices. Dr. Chiartas will be instrumental in transforming complex data into actionable insights for Agrology.
“Agrology is a leader in this field, and I am eager to leverage my expertise to further their mission,” said Dr. Chiartas. “We share a commitment to improving soil health and scaling regenerative agriculture, and together we can make a significant impact.”
Chuck Schembre, a regenerative specialty crop consultant with Understanding Ag and a Certified Professional Soil Scientist, specializes in orchards, vineyards, and diversified vegetable cropping systems, particularly in California and the Western regions. With 20 years of experience in agriculture and natural resource management, Chuck has managed various farms and served as a soil health educator and consultant. His expertise in soil health analysis, regenerative crop fertility, and ecosystem restoration will be vital as Agrology enhances its product offerings with comprehensive soil health metrics from its Arbiter platform.
“Soil health is fundamental to crop vitality, and understanding the various factors that contribute to healthy soil is crucial for achieving lasting improvements,” said Chuck Schembre. “I look forward to collaborating with the Agrology team to advance their capabilities and help growers apply data to address real-world farm challenges.”
