Meet Jamie Ridgely, a Carbon Operations Lead for Truterra, a Land O'Lakes, Inc., company. Discover what it's like to make a career working in sustainability, technology, and agriculture.

What is your background?

I graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Animal Science. I’ve spent the last 20 years working as part of really great teams creating and implementing innovative solutions to all sorts of agriculture’s environmental challenges. I also led a tech start-up. I love working at the intersection of technology and sustainable agriculture.

What drew you to Truterra and Land O’Lakes?

First, scale. There’s an opportunity to make a really big impact working through the Land O’Lakes enterprise. Second, a commitment to the success of the grower and rural communities. Third, a never- fail, always-learning culture. We do things different here at Truterra. And, if we can get this right, we’re going to have a big impact.

What is a typical day like for you on the job?

I get to work mostly from my home office, which is in my barn, so that’s pretty cool. I spend much of the day on Zoom meetings, surrounded by dogs and horses. The crux of what we’re doing is learning and problem solving. My team’s job is operationalizing Truterra strategy; figuring out how we’ll make it all work and creating a system with real value to both our grower and retailer network and our corporate customers.

What’s the coolest thing about what Truterra is doing right now?

Without a doubt, the coolest thing about Truterra is our people. We have the best team, committed to supporting and challenging each other, doing our best work, and creating real change. When we sold our company, I wasn’t sure what was next for me, but I knew I wanted to find a place where I could have a unique impact, and where the people I work with every day challenge me to be my very best. That is 110% our Truterra people!

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