The world is standing at a crossroads. Agriculture, the foundation of civilization, faces its most pressing challenge yet—feeding a growing population while preserving the health of the planet. Climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity are pushing traditional farming methods to their limits. Farmers are expected to grow more food, of better quality, using fewer resources—all while ensuring profitability and sustainability. The question is no longer whether agriculture must evolve, but how.

Leading this transformation is Indigo Ag, a pioneering force at the intersection of science, technology, and nature. By leveraging biological innovations and sustainability-driven solutions, Indigo Ag is reshaping the future of farming, proving that profitability and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Redefining Agriculture for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Founded in 2013 on the revolutionary insight that microbes could enhance plant resilience, Indigo Ag has since grown into a powerhouse of agricultural innovation. The company's mission is simple yet profound—to harness nature’s power to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. This vision is rooted in four core principles: improving farmers' profitability and soil health, enhancing food quality and traceability, reducing environmental impact, and creating long-term value for stakeholders.

At the heart of Indigo Ag’s philosophy is the belief that agriculture can be both productive and regenerative. Instead of relying solely on conventional chemical-based methods, the company focuses on biological solutions, sustainable farming practices, and cutting-edge technology to drive positive change across the entire agricultural ecosystem.

Microbial Science: Strengthening Crops from Within

Indigo Ag’s journey began with a groundbreaking discovery—plants and the microbes living within them have a symbiotic relationship that can significantly improve resilience against climate stressors such as drought, extreme temperatures, and pests. By studying and harnessing these beneficial microbes, Indigo Ag has developed biological seed treatments that enhance crop health, optimize nutrient uptake, and increase yields—all without the harmful effects of traditional pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

This innovative approach not only empowers farmers to grow healthier crops but also reduces the reliance on synthetic inputs, making farming more sustainable. It’s a solution that works with nature, rather than against it, ensuring long-term soil vitality and agricultural productivity.

A Sustainability-Driven Future: The Path to Regenerative Agriculture

Indigo Ag is not just revolutionizing how food is grown—it is also redefining how sustainability is integrated into the agricultural supply chain. The company’s flexible sustainability programs enable farmers, agribusinesses, and corporations to implement regenerative practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve water, and improve soil health.

Through initiatives such as carbon farming, Indigo Ag incentivizes land stewardship by rewarding farmers for adopting sustainable practices that capture and store atmospheric carbon in soil. By providing financial incentives, the company is making it profitable for farmers to embrace climate-friendly techniques, proving that environmental responsibility can align with economic success.

Beyond supporting farmers, Indigo Ag collaborates with global corporations to decarbonize supply chains, ensuring that food production moves toward a net-zero future. These programs not only mitigate climate change but also enhance agricultural resilience, making farms more capable of withstanding future environmental challenges.

Biotrinsic®: The Power of Nature in Every Seed

One of Indigo Ag’s most revolutionary innovations is its Biotrinsic® technology—a biological seed treatment designed to optimize plant health and soil quality. Unlike conventional agricultural inputs, Biotrinsic® solutions work at the microbial level, enhancing crops' natural ability to withstand stress, absorb nutrients, and maximize productivity.

By applying this cutting-edge technology, farmers can cultivate stronger, more resilient crops while reducing dependency on synthetic chemicals. This shift toward biological solutions represents a major leap forward in sustainable farming, ensuring that agricultural productivity is not achieved at the cost of environmental health.

Transparency and Accountability: Building Trust Through ESG Initiatives

In an industry where transparency is becoming increasingly important, Indigo Ag remains committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Through rigorous sustainability reporting, the company provides clear insights into its progress, challenges, and long-term goals.

By aligning its operations with sustainability benchmarks, Indigo Ag not only leads by example but also fosters trust among farmers, investors, and consumers. The company's ESG strategy underscores its dedication to reducing agricultural emissions, restoring soil ecosystems, and ensuring that every step of the food supply chain is more sustainable and ethical.

Leading the AgriTech Revolution

The future of agriculture depends on innovation, and Indigo Ag is at the forefront of this transformation. By combining biological science with cutting-edge technology and sustainability-driven solutions, the company is proving that farming can be both profitable and environmentally responsible.

As climate change accelerates and global food demands rise, Indigo Ag’s mission becomes more critical than ever. The company is not just reimagining agriculture—it is building a system that nourishes both people and the planet. In doing so, it is setting a new standard for what agriculture can and should be: sustainable, resilient, and regenerative.

Indigo Ag is more than just a company; it is a movement. A movement that is shaping the future of farming, empowering farmers with science, and redefining what it means to grow food sustainably. With each innovation, Indigo Ag is proving that the future of agriculture isn’t just about producing more—it’s about producing better. And in this journey toward a more sustainable world, the company is leading the way.

Dean Banks | Chief Executive Officer and Board Member

Dean’s unique background as an entrepreneur, technologist, innovator, and business executive provides a strong foundation as he stewards Indigo Ag into this next critical phase of growth and profitability, to ultimately realize the full potential of the Indigo Ag platform for companies, farmers, and the planet.

Dean has been an Indigo Ag Board Member since July 2022.  He previously served as President and CEO at Tyson Foods where he was responsible for charting the long-term vision for the company including steering integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and development of alternative proteins throughout its operations. During his four-year tenure with the company, he also served on the Board and executive leadership team. He joined Tyson from the high-tech incubator at Alphabet, the company formerly known as Google [X], where he served on the leadership team and led moonshot projects across multiple industries including sustainable food (as co-founder of Tidal) and robotics (as co-founder of Intrinsic).

Dean was previously managing partner of SEED Ventures, a group investing in and developing early stage healthcare technologies. He also has served as a consultant to Cleveland Clinic Innovations, SVP of Business Development and Strategic Marketing at OrthoHelix, co‐founder and CEO of Connective Orthopedics, and Vice President at Highland Capital Partners. He currently serves on the Boards of Vergent Bioscience (where he was a co-founder and founding CEO), Meatable, and on the Advisory Board of Shiru.

Dean is a former platoon sergeant and squad leader in the U.S. Marine Corps. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Public Relations from Miami University and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

“By harnessing the power of nature and science, we're empowering farmers, protecting the planet, and reshaping the future of food.”