Jim Schweigert has spent his career in the seed industry, building on a family legacy while helping shape how modern seed businesses operate. As President of Gro Alliance, he works across production, partnerships, and supply chain coordination, supporting seed companies in bringing products to market at scale.
His experience goes beyond operations. Through his leadership roles in industry organizations and ongoing work with companies across the ecosystem, Jim has developed a clear understanding of how the seed industry is evolving, from consolidation and global competition to the growing role of data, technology, and partnerships.
As an advisor to Folio3 AgTech, Jim brings that industry-wide perspective into how solutions are shaped, ensuring they reflect how seed companies actually operate, collaborate, and grow in a competitive market.
Jim reviews how solutions align with seed production, supply chain coordination, and how seed companies manage operations across partners and geographies.
Brings perspective from leading a major seed supply business, shaping how solutions reflect real challenges in production, partnerships, and market competition.
Guides product and market direction based on how seed companies scale operations, manage risk, and compete in an increasingly consolidated global industry.
Connects Folio3 with leaders across seed companies, industry associations, and partners involved in production, distribution, and strategic decision-making.
Teaches in the Seed Technology and Business master’s program, sharing industry experience with graduate students and future seed professionals.
Advises on strategy and growth for an agricultural innovation company focused on advancing seed and crop technologies.
Supports a Chile-based seed nursery joint venture, working across international seed production and development programs.
Leads one of North America’s largest independent seed production and supply chain companies, supporting seed companies across production, nursery, and distribution.
Expanded partnerships and drove growth across seed production services, working closely with seed companies and industry stakeholders.
Managed day-to-day operations, including production planning, packaging, and distribution across seed production programs.
Worked in communications and marketing roles supporting agricultural and consumer brands, building early experience in industry positioning and outreach.
Engaging seed producers, agtech companies, and crop supply chain businesses on digital transformation and market strategy.
