Lee Atwill brings over 13 years of agriculture industry experience, specializing in agronomy, field data collection, and product management. In his most recent position as a Field Data and Technology Manager, he oversaw data collection to verify the sustainable cultivation of rice, cotton, and wheat.
As a Research and Extension Associate at Mississippi State University, Lee focused on water and nitrogen management practices for mid-south US rice production, with an emphasis on irrigation strategies like Alternate Wetting and Drying and Furrow Irrigated Rice. He also conducted research on irrigation systems that conserve water and enhance overall quality.
Additionally, Lee owns two businesses: Atwill Farms where he farms soybeans, corn and rice, and Delta Irrigation Design where he provides irrigation consulting services for rice and row crops.
With a Ph.D. in Agronomy, Lee will offer agronomic guidance on regenerative farming practices to farmers enrolled in AgriCapture’s programs. He will also provide insights on agronomic crop and soil science for the Field Data, Carbon Projects, and Marketing teams. Lee’s contributions will improve the scientific rigor of AgriCapture’s Climate-Friendly Rice and Soil Enrichment Protocol programs, assisting producers in implementing cultivation techniques that improve overall farm sustainability and profitability.
Education:
Mississippi State University; major, Agronomy; Ph.D. 2021
Mississippi State University; major, Agronomy; M.S. 2015
Arkansas State University; major, Chemistry; B.S. 2012