Farmers Edge Adds To Leadership Team

Farmers Edge announced the appointment of Patrick Crampton, as Chief Product Officer to assist in the leadership of the precision agriculture company’s product innovations. “We are thrilled to have Patrick join our team,” says company founder and CEO Wade Barnes. “Patrick will further support our continued investment in innovation and technology and our mission to be a global leader in precision agriculture.” Crampton brings extensive agricultural experience, insights and expertise from a global perspective. His 20 year career has included such positions as Vice President, Business and Product Development at Agrisoma, a seed development company focused on the production of renewable oil. He holds a B.SC in Agricultural Economics (Hons) from Guelph University and a Masters in Business Administration from Queens University. “The sustainable future of farming will rely heavily on precision agriculture,” says Crampton. “I am eager to be a part of the Farmers EdgeTM team who are leading the way in the advancement of agriculture by providing today’s growers with the most advanced tools and premier technology solutions for their farming operations.” With a focus on overseeing product development, Crampton will be responsible for the new data analytics division within Farmers Edge, driving the development of cutting edge Big Data products and strategies. “Our Precision Solutions platform and ability to deliver on farm is second to none in the industry,” he adds. “Our continued investment in employee talent and expertise along with the recent acquisitions of FarmCommand and GranDuke, provide a robust technology base to deliver on the promise of Big Data in agriculture.”

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