This key role will lead efforts for BioWorks' continued expansion into specialty agriculture crops
Victor, NY – November 20, 2024 – BioWorks, a leading provider of integrated plant health solutions for the horticulture and specialty agriculture markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Rietkerk as Senior Biological Solutions Advisor for Horticulture. In his new position, Bill will lead the company's strategic push into the specialty agriculture sector.
Prior to joining BioWorks, Bill built and implemented Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols for a variety of horticultural and agricultural crops, including strawberries, sweet peppers, cannabis, almonds, Ipomoea, and gerberas. Bill has also performed PCA responsibilities on 100–800+ acres of sweet peppers, providing all chemical fungicide, pesticide, and biological recommendations across four crops. Additionally, he participated in numerous R&D trials and product development/assessment projects in strawberries, sweet peppers, cut flowers, cannabis, and almonds.
"Bill brings a deep knowledge and has extensive experience in horticulture that is essential to driving our growth strategy across North America," said Troy Bettner, Vice President of Sales and Technical Services. "His expertise also makes him exceptionally well-suited to collaborate with our channel partners and growers."
Bill attended California Poly Technic with coursework completed in IPM, plant health and entomology. He may be reached at 805-441-2925, or by email at bill.rietkirk@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 https://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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