At ForGround by Bayer, we have a deep bench of agronomists solely dedicated to assisting you in your transition to cover crops, strip-till or no-till practices. Because we understand these practices only work if they work for YOUR acres.

ForGround agronomists have a deep knowledge base on how regenerative practices can reduce soil erosion, improve yields, lower water use, and ultimately improve soil conditions with fewer inputs. And when it comes to enrolling your eligible acres into the Bayer Carbon Program, part of ForGround by Bayer, any of our sustainable systems agronomists can walk you through the steps, providing expertise as needed.

Alyssa Cho, Sustainable Agriculture Field Team Lead | St. Louis, MO

Alyssa is building a team of Sustainable Systems Agronomists to provide support to farmers for a successful transition to regenerative practices as part of the Bayer Carbon Initiative. Prior to starting at Bayer in Fall of 2021, Alyssa was the Agronomy Lead for a drone-based technology start-up, Aker Technologies. Alyssa was previously a professor of sustainable cropping systems, serving as a researcher, extension faculty, and instructor. Alyssa holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy, a M.S. in Horticultural Sciences, and a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management. Alyssa is excited to lead a team to support sustainable and systems-based management in agricultural production.

Erica Lain, Sustainable Systems Agronomist | Corydon, IA

Erica joins ForGround by Bayer from Iowa Select Farms, the largest pork producer in the state. She has experience in environmental, manure management and sustainability. Erica has a passion for increasing sustainable practices that has a positive impact on the environment but also helping growers become more successful long-term. Erica grew up on a cow-calf and row crop operation in eastern Iowa and now farms with her husband’s family in southern Iowa where they employ multiple soil management practices. She has a B.S. in Animal Science with a minor in Agronomy from Iowa State University.

Zach Larson, Sustainable Systems Agronomist | State College, PA

Zach comes to the Bayer Carbon Initiative with a background in cost share programs and soil health education and outreach. Originally from Western Pennsylvania, Zach received a M.S. in Soil Science from Penn State before joining the Natural Resources Conservation Service, where he implemented farm bill programs and assisted in the agency’s early soil health outreach efforts. He then moved to Penn State Extension where he led a team focusing on cover crop and no-till education and programming. During his tenure at Penn State, he’s been fortunate to work with many no-till and cover crop innovators and brings a wealth of experience to the program.

If you want to get in contact with any of our agronomists, and take advantage of this FREE agronomic support, enroll in ForGround today!

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