Meet Seed World US Editorial Board Member Michelle Klieger

Michelle Klieger is president of Stratagerm Consulting, a food and agriculture consulting firm.

An economist and business strategist, she works with the global seed industry, agricultural technology companies, conventional and unconventional agricultural businesses, and philanthropic foundations. Taking him around the world, his work helps industry leaders manage and grow their global businesses.

She helps clients find, access and leverage finance to support their vision of a more economically and environmentally sustainable system.

Its work includes researching and understanding the underlying constraints, developing alternatives and assessing the economic impact of these changes.

Michelle’s passion for supporting small and medium-sized growers and food businesses led to the creation of her podcast, The Grower & The Economist, which provides listeners with relevant and practical economic and business advice. She is the author of The end of free trade, and professor of economics at Bentley University. She holds a Master of Science degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University and an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Why is it used on the Seed World USA. Editorial committee: “From the outside the seed industry looks small, we are a small sector within a large industry. But within the seed industry there are many different types of expertise and understanding other sectors of the industry is very important to the success of individuals and businesses. Many people only know a very small part of the industry and Seed World can provide an overview while remaining specific to the seed industry.

What do you like about the seed industry?
The impact that the seed industry can have on the wider food and agricultural sectors. Seeds and genetics have a huge impact on production, distribution and end consumers. Most people don’t understand this.

What do you think is the big opportunity for the seed industry in the future?
The seed industry can continue to tell its story and drive innovation.