MyLand Welcomes Matthew Johnson as Director of Ag Science
March 20, 2025 – Phoenix, Arizona – MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, announced the addition of Matthew Johnson, PhD to its team as Director of Ag Science. In his new role, Johnson is responsible for highlighting the value of MyLand’s Soil as a Service™ offering by directing research projects and programs around the country.
Overseeing the Ag Science Research and Development team, Johnson oversees the company’s research efforts in soil health. He is tasked with establishing and maintaining testing procedures to assess the connections between microalgae, soil health, plant productivity, and farming practices. Johnson reports to Dave Booher, MyLand’s Senior Vice President, Sales.
“I’m thrilled to join the team at MyLand, a company on the cutting edge of innovation in terms of soil health, food security, and climate change,” said Johnson. “What we are doing at MyLand is game changing, and specifically as our Service relates to soil health, I am excited to have the chance to prove there is nothing better on the market. It is an honor to join this team and help with this mission.”
Johnson joins MyLand with a wealth of experience in agricultural sciences, having worked as a Senior Scientist for global biosciences company GaXtracts and founding and selling D&R Biosciences. He has also served as a plant sciences instructor at Cornell University and Unity Environmental University and oversaw vertical farming facilities as Jushi’s National Director of Cultivation/Research and Development.
“Matt is the perfect fit for this role, and we are happy to bring him on board,” said Booher. “His passion for soil health is going to help usher MyLand into our next phase of innovation with growers at the heart of everything we do.”
Johnson earned his PhD in Plant Breeding Genetics and Genomics from The University of Georgia, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
About MyLand
MyLand is a soil health company. MyLand’s innovative and patented technology and unique Soil as a Service™ approach allows farmers to easily and rapidly implement regenerative agriculture practices and improve their soil health by harnessing the land’s own native ecosystem, because No Two Farms Are Alike™. MyLand partners with farmers to infuse life into their soil, helping to return farms to their most fertile state, achieving greater productivity and enhanced profitability. By improving soil health, MyLand is helping to tackle two of the world’s biggest challenges: food security and climate disruption. For additional information on how MyLand is transforming soil health globally, visit www.MyLand.ag