AgLaunch

AgLaunch operates as an innovation engine, leveraging a national network of diverse farmers to develop and implement advanced agricultural solutions. The company connects entrepreneurs with growers to co-create technologies addressing critical areas such as nutrient-dense crops, soil health, and carbon-neutral farming systems. Through its open-innovation framework, AgLaunch facilitates farmer collaboration with startups, ensuring that technological advancements are both practical and beneficial for on-farm adoption.

The company was founded in 2018 by Pete Nelson, its CEO. Nelson's background in experimental farming, venture investing, and innovation creation provided the foundational insight to bridge the gap between agricultural technology development and on-farm realities. This led to the creation of a platform designed to directly integrate farmers into the agtech development process, thereby accelerating the deployment of impactful solutions.

AgLaunch primarily serves both agtech startups seeking real-world testing and farmer-partners looking to adopt sustainable practices and participate in innovation. The company's long-term vision is to cultivate sustainable, future-ready farms that can effectively feed a growing global population while simultaneously revitalizing regional agricultural economies. It aims to drive the future of agriculture through farmer-centric innovation.