Andrea McFarlane

DuPont Pioneer develops, markets and sells hybrid seeds. It provides argonomic support and services to farmers and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Johnston, IA.

Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Caxton Associates LP (Caxton) is an independent, SEC- registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded as the successor to Caxton Corp., which was founded in 1983 by Bruce Kovner. Caxton serves directly or indirectly as general partner, manager or advisor to several domestic and foreign private investment funds, and as a trading advisor to several foreign private investment funds.

Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. engages in plant breeding research and development services. It develops types of vegetables, which are marketed to commercial vegetable growers, dealers, distributors, and wholesalers. The firm’s products include Fresh Market, Home Garden, Processor, Performance Series Sweet Corn, SummerSlice Watermelons and Pepper X10R and Technology. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Agrivida, Inc. engages in the provision of research and manufacture of enzymes. It focuses on enzymes that improve poultry and swine nutrition. The company was founded by R. Michael Raab and Jeremy Schley Johnson in 2002 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

Vestaron Corp. develops and markets bioinsecticides derived from naturally occurring peptides. It offers the following brands: Spear-T for the treatment of thrips, Spear-P controls Colorado Potato beetle, and Spear-C protects crops from lepidopteran pests. The company was founded by Glenn F. King in 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Part of Mycogen LLC, Agrigenetics Co. is an American company specializing in agricultural seed and plant sciences. The company was founded by Mark W. Wong.

Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. operates as a plant biotechnology company. It develops genetic and chemical solutions for a range of agricultural markets. The firm offers biofuel feedstocks, yield enhancement, flowering, drought tolerance, freezing tolerance, disease resistance, nutrient use efficiency, and cold germination products. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Emergent Genetics, Inc. produces and sells agricultural products to farmers including seeds and herbicides. The company was founded by Mark Wong and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Part of Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., Anawah, Inc. is a company that researches and develops techniques for agriculture. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company was founded by Vic C. Knauf, Mark W. Wong. Anawah was acquired by Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. on June 16, 2005.

Renewable Agricultural Energy, Inc. engages in manufacturing fuel ethanol. The company was founded by Mark W. Wong and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is a network of Fortune 500 companies committed to advancing the inclusion of Hispanics in corporate America. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to advocate for greater Hispanic participation on corporate boards and provide leadership development and diversity training for Hispanic/Latinx employees at different corporate experience levels. HACR offers executive programs to accelerate the human capital of Hispanic and Latino mid-to-senior-level corporate executives, board members, and rising talent. Cid Wilson has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

AgReliant Genetics LLC develops, manufactures and markets seeds. The firm engages in producing, conditioning, and delivering seed genetics. AgReliant Genetics's brands include AgriGold, LG Seeds, Great Lakes Hybrids, Wensman Seed Company, Producers Hybrids, and Pride. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Westfield, IN.

Anuvia Plant Nutrients Corp. engages in the manufacture of bio-based fertilizers for the agriculture, turf and lawn care industries. Its products include GreenTRX, Organic MaTRX, SymTRX, and ANUGREEN. The company was founded by Jeffrey C. Burnham in 2015 and is headquartered in Winter Garden, FL.

Miller Milling Co. LLC engages in milling flour and wheat. Its products include premium high gluten, hearty gluten, Premium bay area patent, bakers flour and tortilla. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of Barenbrug Holding BV, Seed Technology & Marketing Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides seeds marketing and commercialisation services. The company is based in Adelaide, Australia. Seed Technology & Marketing was acquired by Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd. on March 09, 2012.

Part of PGG Wrightson Ltd., PGG Wrightson Seeds (Australia) Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides products, services and solutions to farmers, growers, processors and end-users in the agricultural sector. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia.

S&W Seed Company Australia Pty Ltd. produces and exports seeds. It focuses on plant research, breeding, production, and marketing of seed products for pastures for livestock grazing and crops for fodder production that are used in the meat, wool, and dairy production worldwide. The company was founded by Ross Downs, David Pengelly, Dennis Jury and Mark Harvey in 2003 and is headquartered in Stirling, Australia.

Rahr Corp. produces and distributes malt and brewing supplies. The private company is based in Shakopee, MN and has subsidiaries in Canada, United Kingdom and United States.

The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) advocates for greater representation of Latinx individuals in corporate governance to promote diversity and inclusion. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to advance multicultural boardrooms that promote equity and corporate social responsibility. The company was founded in 2013 by Patricia Salas Pineda. The CEO is Ozzie Gromada Meza.

Proven Leader Advisory LLC provides management consulting services and executive coaching. The private company is based in Destin, FL. The company was founded by Consuelo E. Madere.

Compeer Financial ACA provides financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. It offers loans, leases, risk management and other financial services in rural America. The company is headquartered in Sun Prairie, WI.

Seed Genetics International Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that engages in research and plant breeding, and produces and markets seeds. The private company is based in Stirling, Australia.