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Doing Good by Doing Well

by Matt Hagny, consulting agronomist for no-till systems since ‘94.

Howard G. Buffett’s high-caliber accomplishments are stand-out, even though his father is far more recognized (Warren Buffett—the legendary investor, and world’s second-richest person*). Yet Howard is a driven man, and his achievements are making history: Brilliant examples in the realm of the business of no-till farming in the USA’s Corn Belt, and in actively developing humanitarian efforts to feed the starving populace in the world’s poorest regions, such as parts of Africa. His work there researches better cropping practices and teaches these to the subsistence farmers (barely able to feed themselves, let alone selling any production)—and educates them on rudimentary but essential financial skills to evaluate their enterprise and better manage it. Continue reading here

Derek Tjaden

Derek is Kansas native who grew up in a 100% no-till farming operation. From an early age the benefits of no-till were made known to Derek by his father and by attending no-till conferences. From there he furthered his passion for soils while at Kansas State University getting his agronomy degree. He has had the experience of working in various roles and sectors of agriculture from sales and consulting, to management, which have all been within production agriculture. Derek has also worked in specialty ag markets such as turf and ornamentals.

Bob Pagel

Sales & Service Representative

Prior to joining Exapta, Bob Pagel was an Agricultural Territory Sales Manager for Ritchie Brothers, serving parts of MN, WI and IA. He continues to support his family farm in SE Minnesota.

Jon Zeller

Current Product Engineer

Jonathan Zeller joined Exapta excited to return to working with no-till planting equipment. He supported research of no-till planting and other ag related projects for 7 years with Kansas State University’s Agricultural Engineering Department after getting his engineering degree. He later worked 3 years for Landoll Company, LLC. where he gained experience in a design engineering role. Jonathan grew up on a small family farm in NE Kansas working with row crops, hay and cattle. Jonathan enjoys solving engineering problems and improving or creating products to be robust and easy to install and service.