BRANDT Strengthens Agronomy Team To Support Sales Efforts In Eastern Cornbelt
Springfield, Illinois (June 6, 2022) – BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, adds veteran crop specialist, Brad Bergefurd, to the BRANDT Discover and Innovation team. Brad comes to BRANDT after a 30-year career as assistant professor, specialty crops extension specialist and educator with the Ohio State University.
Bergefurd will focus on key markets in the eastern cornbelt and provide valuable insights and experience to the BRANDT sales team. His extensive knowledge of agriculture within the region will be a respected resource to our team and customers.
“Brad has so much experience across a wide variety of crops that he will immediately make an impact with our team and the customers they serve,” said Brian Haschemeyer, VP of BRANDT Discovery & Innovation. “He is a great speaker and communicator who has a great passion for agriculture. We are fortunate to have someone with his experience on our team.”
Bergefurd holds a MS in Agricultural and Extension Education from the Ohio State University.
About BRANDT
A leading agricultural company, BRANDT serves growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. BRANDT’s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply.
