Michelle Klieger is a renowned economist and business strategist who serves as the president of Stratagerm Consulting, a food and agricultural consulting firm. Her work in the global seed industry, ag tech companies, conventional and non-conventional agriculture firms, and philanthropic foundations has helped industry leaders manage and grow their businesses worldwide.
Michelle’s passion for supporting small and medium-sized producers and agribusinesses led her to create her podcast, The Grower & The Economist. She is also the author of The Demise of Free Trade and a professor of Economics at Bentley University. Michelle holds a Master of Science in Agriculture Economics from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Her expertise in the seed industry has earned her a place on the Seed World U.S. editorial board, where she believes that understanding different parts of the seed industry is crucial for individual and company success. Seed World provides a bigger picture while still focusing on the seed industry specifically.
When asked about what she loves about the seed industry, Michelle highlighted its impact on the broader food and agricultural sectors. She believes that seeds and genetics play a significant role in production, distribution, and end consumers’ experience but are often overlooked by many.
Looking towards the future, Michelle sees a big opportunity for the seed industry to continue telling its story and driving innovation by sharing its importance and embracing new technologies. By doing so, she believes that the seed industry can continue to thrive and make a positive impact on agriculture as a whole.
In conclusion, Michelle Klieger’s work in food and agricultural consulting has helped many businesses grow globally. Her passion for supporting small producers has led her to create her podcast, which provides relevant economic advice to listeners worldwide. As an expert in the seed industry’s importance to agriculture as a whole, Michelle serves on the Seed World U.S., editorial board while continuing to drive innovation through embracing new technologies within this sector.
As we move forward into an increasingly complex world with growing demands for sustainable practices in agriculture, it will be essential for individuals like Michelle Klieger to lead us towards finding innovative solutions that benefit everyone involved in this vital sector.
