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Agronomy expert CropScout Christie in spotlightAgronomy expert CropScout Christie in spotlight

Christie Apple was awarded by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan for work to promote soil health and regenerative practices.

January 15, 2025

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Pictured, from left, are: Chuck Lippstreu, MABA president; Rebecca Hagerman, TNC; Tim Boring, MDARD director; Christie Apple; Benjamin Wickerham, TNC
EXCELLENCE AWARD: Christie Apple garnered The Nature Conservancy in Michigan’s 2024 Conservation Excellence Agribusiness Award. Pictured (from left) are Chuck Lippstreu, MABA president; Rebecca Hagerman, TNC; Tim Boring, MDARD director; Christie Apple; and Benjamin Wickerham, TNC. Joel Leyland, TNC

Christie Apple, also known as CropScout Christie, was recently lauded for her work to promote soil health through social media channels and by speaking at seminars; leading breakout sessions, field days and root pits; and providing practical insights and hands-on education in soil health and regenerative practices.

CropScout Christie was the recipient of The Nature Conservancy in Michigan’s 2024 Conservation Excellence Agribusiness Award, presented Jan. 7 during the Michigan Agri-Business Association’s 92nd annual Winter Conference and Trade Show.

You’ll find her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok and speaking in webinars and podcasts.

“We are proud to work closely with innovative farmer advisers across Michigan’s agriculture sector to spread the word about healthy soil practices and ensure Michigan farm fields are prepared to face the challenges that come with climate change, including drought and other extreme weather events,” says Ben Wickerham, agriculture program director for TNC in Michigan.

“Christie Apple is a renowned agronomy expert, and she has made a real impact across Michigan by sharing the science of soil health with farmers in creative and easy-to-digest ways.”

Apple has been working in agronomy for more than 16 years and holds a leadership role at TimacAgro USA, a global innovator in crop nutrient and biostimulant manufacturing. There, she oversees ongoing field education and mentoring for technical field representatives and drives new business development within the wholesale distribution chain across the Great Lakes Region.

“Christie’s passion for advancing soil health, and her commitment to supporting agricultural stewardship are truly commendable,” says Chuck Lippstreu, president of the Michigan Agri-Business Association and a member of TNC in Michigan’s board of trustees. “This award is a well-deserved recognition of Christie’s efforts that have set a ‘gold standard’ for communication and outreach on some of the most important topics in the today’s agricultural industry.”

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, TNC works to create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest challenges, so that nature and people can thrive together. Learn more at nature.org/michigan.

Source: TNC in Michigan

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