The people behind
the Exchange.

Guest author

Barsha Sunar

Author of SHE’s feature on Sikkim’s organic transition, examining its achievements and the challenges that remain.

Guest author

Bob Burger

IngenuityWorx

Senior Scientist and Founder of IngenuityWorx. Bob contributed a guest article exploring root-zone oxygen, nanobubble irrigation research, and practical ways for growers to evaluate crop response.

Community contributor

Edison Brothers

Sweet Springs, Missouri

A Missouri team sharing its work in fabrication, repair, and practical technology for soil health, regenerative agriculture, and small-farm innovation.

Research author

Emily Rockey

University of Arizona

Coauthor, with Michael Kotutwa Johnson, of the commentary on Indigenous soil stewardship featured by SHE. Their work calls for recognition of Indigenous knowledge as foundational agricultural science.

Research author

Michael Kotutwa Johnson

University of Arizona

Hopi farmer and University of Arizona scholar whose work connects Indigenous farming knowledge, soil stewardship, and conservation. His commentary with Emily Rockey is the foundation of SHE’s feature on Indigenous soil stewardship.

Guest author

Sledge Taylor

Buckeye Farms · Northern Mississippi

A cotton farmer at Buckeye Farms in northern Mississippi. His guest essay reflects on the responsibility of caring for the land across generations.

Farmer experience

The Feikema family

Feikema Farms · Minnesota

A farming family in southwest Minnesota sharing generations of experience with soil, cattle, cover crops, and caring for the land they call home.

Guest author

Vishal Sangwan

A Water Science and Technology researcher whose guest article explores alternate wetting and drying, rice carbon credits, and questions growers can ask about carbon programs.