January 24, 2011 10:42 AM Eastern Time
Rodale Institute Names Dr. Elaine Ingham as New Chief Scientist
World-renowned soil biology expert to join Rodale Institute
KUTZTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicate=
d to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach, today announ=
ced the appointment of Dr. Elaine Ingham as Chief Scientist. Dr. Ingham has=
lead Soil Foodweb, Inc. as president and director of research since 1996, =
helping farmers all over the world to grow more resilient crops by understa=
nding and improving their soil. She is also an affiliate professor at Mahar=
ishi University of Management in Iowa and has served in academia for two de=
cades.
"We are very excited to have her join our team."
In her new role as Chief Scientist, Dr. Ingham will take the lead on all Ro=
dale Institute research projects; act as the scientific voice for the Insti=
tute as she travels worldwide; and help create a vision for the future of f=
ood and farming.
"Dr. Ingham is a true, card-carrying Soil Biologist—a rare entity. As one=
of the foremost authorities on practical soil biology management, she is u=
niquely qualified to pioneer new frontiers of organic research with the Rod=
ale Institute," says Executive Director Mark Smallwood. "We are very excite=
d to have her join our team."
Since it's founding in 1947 by J.I. Rodale, the Rodale Institute has been c=
ommitted to groundbreaking research in organic agriculture, advocating for =
policies that support farmers, and educating people about how organic is th=
e safest, healthiest option for people and the planet.
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