Grand Farm is delighted to announce the elevation of Brian Carroll and Dr. William Aderholdt to new positions within the organization, effective immediately.

Brian Carroll, a co-founder of Grand Farm and formerly the Director of the organization, will assume the role of Chief Innovation Officer for Emerging Prairie – the parent organization of Grand Farm. In his new position, Brian will also focus on long-term strategy, ensuring the organizations remain at the forefront of innovation. 

“As the new Chief Innovation Officer at Emerging Prairie, I’m thrilled to leverage expertise and technology from our innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship ecosystems,” said Brian Carroll. “Together, we’ll drive impactful solutions that improve the human condition.”

Dr. William Aderholdt, previously the Director of the Grand Farm Program Management Office, has been elevated to the position of Director of Grand Farm. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of agricultural technology, Dr. Aderholdt will lead Grand Farm’s strategic initiatives and spearhead efforts to advance innovation in agriculture.

“I am honored to step into the role of Director of Grand Farm,” said Dr. William Aderholdt. “This is an exciting opportunity to continue driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in agriculture and further our work addressing pain points in the AgTech space.”

These leadership elevations exemplify Grand Farm’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration. By leveraging the expertise and vision of Brian Carroll and Dr. William Aderholdt, Grand Farm is well-positioned to continue its leading work in revolutionizing farming practices.