Jake Fiene

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Jake

Operations Lead

Service Regions:

Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota

Jake Fiene brings a practical, ground-level understanding of agriculture shaped by early experience and hands-on work. He got his start in agronomy through internships and by milking cows before class while attending the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness in 2018.

Since joining Planet Earth Agronomy in 2020, Jake has played a central role in both operations and customer support. His work spans product formulation, manufacturing coordination, logistics, purchasing, and inventory management—ensuring products are built correctly, delivered on time, and perform as expected in the field.

Jake operates at the intersection of product development and real-world application. He works closely with growers and partners to troubleshoot challenges, align solutions with field conditions, and maintain consistency from production to application. His approach is straightforward: understand the problem, apply the right tools, and execute with precision.

Outside of work, Jake spends his time hunting, fishing, and staying active outdoors—keeping him closely connected to the environments and conditions his customers manage every day.

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Larry Fiene

Founder/CEO

CEO and Co-Founder of Planet Earth Agronomy, Larry leads the company’s research-driven agronomy platform, delivering tested biostimulant and nutrient solutions across 15 U.S. states and Canada while serving on multiple industry boards and earning national recognition for agricultural leadership.

Mitchell Fiene

Co-Founder, Distribution Accounts

Co-Founder of Planet Earth Agronomy, Mitchell combines precision-ag technology and soil health expertise to help growers achieve measurable gains in crop performance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Benjamen Sauder

Director of Western Expansion

Ben Sauder is an agronomy leader focused on improving water use, nutrient efficiency, and crop performance, bringing over two decades of experience working with growers and advancing precision ag innovations across the western U.S.

Darcy Richardson

Office Manager/Billing

Darcy Richardson brings nearly 30 years of agricultural office experience to Planet Earth Agronomy, managing financial and administrative operations with precision to keep the business running efficiently and reliably.

Brian

Operations

Brian Ezman supports operations at Planet Earth Agronomy, ensuring products are built, managed, and delivered with consistency, while also playing a key role in executing field events and customer experiences.

Jeremy Hampton

Farmer Education

Jeremy Hampton is an agronomist and grower-focused leader at Planet Earth Agronomy, combining retail experience and on-farm insight to deliver practical, ROI-driven solutions for large-scale operations.

Troy Tagtmeyer

Sales Representative - Western Expansion

Western U.S. Sales Representative, Troy brings more than 15 years of agronomy leadership and hands-on farming experience to support growers and retailers with practical, field-proven solutions.

Scott

Regulatory Lead

Scott brings 40 years of regulatory and safety experience to Planet Earth Agronomy, building systems and training programs that ensure compliance while keeping operations efficient and field-ready.

James F. White

Advisory - Plant Biology & Microbes

Professor of Plant Biology at Rutgers University and globally recognised expert in plant-microbe ecology, Dr White contributes deep scientific expertise in endophytes and regenerative crop systems to Planet Earth’s research foundation.

Joe Farmer

Sales Representative

Joe Farmer leads sales in Indiana and Ohio for Planet Earth Agronomy, combining experience from The Andersons with a practical, ROI-focused approach to help growers improve performance in the field.

Grace Geils

Microbioligist