Victor, New York (February 18th, 2025) – BioWorks, a leading provider of biopesticides and biological solutions for horticulture and specialty agriculture, today announced the appointment of Erika Rohr as Regulatory Manager. In this role, Rohr will be responsible for overseeing the company’s regulatory compliance and strategy, ensuring BioWorks’ products meet the highest standards for safety and efficacy, while reducing the time it takes to get new grower solutions approved for market introduction.
Rohr will manage and execute product registrations, label expansions, and compliance with state and federal agencies. She will also play a key role in ensuring BioWorks’ biopesticides meet the stringent safety standards required for approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and other regulatory bodies.
“I am excited to join the BioWorks team and contribute to their mission of providing growers with effective, environmentally-friendly pest management solutions,” said Rohr. “BioWorks’ commitment to science-based innovation and sustainable agriculture aligns perfectly with my own values, and I look forward to working with the team to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and bring more of their products to market.”
With over 15 years of regulatory expertise, Rohr has previously held positions at leading agriculture and pharmaceutical companies. Most recently, she served as Regulatory Manager at Pro Farm, where she was responsible for managing registration and compliance of the company’s biological products across North America.
“We are thrilled to welcome Erika to the BioWorks team,” said Bill Foster, General Manager of BioWorks North America. “Her extensive experience in regulatory affairs for the biopesticides industry will be invaluable as we continue to expand our portfolio of innovative, sustainable solutions for growers.”
Rohr earned her B.S. degree in Biochemistry from U.C. Davis. She may be reached at (916) 804-8388 or by email at erika.rohr@bioworksinc.com.
About BioWorks, Division of BioFirst Group
BioWorks provides integrated plant health management products and programs to growers in the horticulture and specialty agriculture markets. We want your crops, your business, and your people to thrive. Our biological control products help accomplish this by eradicating harmful diseases and pests that threaten crops, while reducing reliance on harmful chemicals. We go above and beyond to protect your crops, strengthen them, and improve yield.
BioWorks is a founding member of the Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) and a proud sponsor of the AFE scholarship program, funding the ‘BioWorks IPM/Sustainable Practices Scholarship’. For more information, please visit http://www.bioworksinc.com.
About BioFirst Group
BioFirst has 32 local production and/or distribution subsidiaries strategically located worldwide, plus an extensive network of local specialized distributors located in an additional 50 countries. A global player in biological pest and disease control and bumblebee pollination of high value greenhouse and berry crops, BioFirst exports weekly to over 70 countries worldwide.
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