Partner With
Earnest
Better yields. Stronger roots. Easier decisions.
We partner with farmers, ag retailers, seed developers, and research institutions to test, refine, and deliver microbial tools that perform in farm conditions—not just the lab.
Better yields. Stronger roots. Easier decisions.
We partner with farmers, ag retailers, seed developers, and research institutions to test, refine, and deliver microbial tools that perform in farm conditions—not just the lab.
The
Earnest
We're a microbial technology platform that matches the right bacteria combinations to the right crop— built from prairie-derived strains adapted to stress, disease, and nutrient challenges.
How it works:
a proprietary selection process to build complementary teams, validated in greenhouse and multi-state field trials.
Why it matters:
more consistent performance across soils and seasons, and a clear path beyond one-strain, one-trick biologicals.
Run Earnest side-by-side with your current program and see what it does under your soil, your weather, your genetics.
We partner with farmers, ag retailers, seed developers, and research institutions to test, refine, and deliver microbial tools that perform in farm conditions—not just the lab.
Key Benefits
Works in conventional or organic systems
Simple application; no special equipment needed
Paid pilots available so you can start small
Scale with confidence after seeing results
— Easy to Integrate, Easy to Trust
Give your growers a biological that performs—and fits cleanly into existing programs.
Key Benefits
Compatible with standard seed treatment workflows.
Seed coating today; planter box option in development.
Co-branded trials to demonstrate local performance.
Training, materials, and responsive support for your team.
For Investors
A Scalable, Defensible
Platform
Earnest is more than a coating—it’s a platform that can expand across crops, regions, and delivery formats.
We partner with farmers, ag retailers, seed developers, and research institutions to test, refine, and deliver microbial tools that perform in farm conditions—not just the lab.
Key Benefits
Prairie-sourced microbial catalog + proprietary team selection.
Growing traction with farmers and channel partners; 2025 trials expanded to 14 states.
IP strategy covering strains and combinations; shelf-life and manufacturing innovations underway.
Proof in
Partnerships
Our work is backed and supported by leaders in agriculture, research, and innovation.
AgLaunch
paid pilot programs with member farmers.
University of Illinois
extensive nutrient and disease field testing and scale-up support.
Dairy Farmers of America
new product development and application methods.
Grand Farm
field trials and scale-up support.
