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Keith Agoada
CEO & Co-Founder Producers Trust. Pioneering Regenerative Landscapes: Working at the intersection of Food Security, Sustainability, Farmer Wellbeing, Data Systems and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships.
Keith Agoada is the CEO and Co-Founder of Producers Trust, a company he established in February 2017.1 He is a pioneering supply chain innovator and visionary working at the intersection of food security, sustainability, farmer wellbeing, data systems, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.1
Professional Background
Keith has over 14 years of experience in the agricultural industry, particularly on the supply side.2 His career highlights include:
- Producers Trust: CEO & Founder (February 2017 - Present)1
- Veg-Fresh Farms: Procurement Specialist (December 2016 - February 2018)1
- Albert's Organics: Procurement Specialist (July 2015 - November 2016)1
- Sky Vegetables Inc: Board of Directors (December 2008 - August 2014) and CEO (May 2008 - December 2008)1
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Agoada has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures:
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Sky Vegetables: He founded this commercial urban agriculture firm, which pioneered the integration of greenhouse hydroponic agriculture in urban environments.2
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Producers Trust: His current venture aims to disrupt the $4 trillion agriculture value chain industry by creating a fully organic world that empowers farmers with better payments and provides end-consumers with more transparency to the source of production.2
Vision and Impact
Keith's passion lies in supporting producers, which was the initial inspiration behind the Producers Market platform.2 Producers Trust is working with over 1000 producer groups across more than 80 countries.2 The company's mission is to create equity for farmers and producers, focusing on regenerative landscapes and sustainable practices.4
Education and Skills
Agoada is associated with the Wisconsin School of Business.13 He is proficient in Spanish and has experience in international procurement development for leading organic brands in the United States.2
Through his work at Producers Trust, Keith Agoada continues to support farmers worldwide, increasing their access to direct upstream markets and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.3
