Rod
The Investor Turned Phytonutrient Farmer
Rod spent 25 years researching economics and financial markets, but he has now applied that rigorous research mindset to a much more complex, nonlinear system: the agricultural ecosystem. At Acania, Rod acts as the bridge between theory and practice, coordinating the labor, machinery, and administration required to turn a vision into a working farm.
He is driven by a desire to battle nature less, instead finding ways to encourage natural symbiosis to do the heavy lifting. Whether he is evaluating the latest agricultural experiment or tracking how phytonutrient content responds to specific farming practices, Rod is focused on quantifying the success of living soil.
Where you'll find
Rod
In the vineyards, checking for earthworms – his favorite indicator that the soil is coming back to life.
