Candidate: Stephen Koppelman

University of Florida Graduate in Agriculture

State and Internationally Certified Crop Advisor

Professional Agricultural Crop Advisor working with commercial farming operations implementing best management practices outlined by the state. Using science, making recommendations to grow food sustainably while preserving the environment for future generations.

Avid waterman and outdoorsman, being born and raised on the Indian River Lagoon and local waterways.

Works with local organizations such as Florida Farm Bureau Executive Committee. Raising money for local scholarships and encouraging youth to improve and take agriculture into future generations sustainably.

Involved with continuing education programs such as Certified Crop Advisor programs to assist commercial farming operations in proper decision making. This ensures sustainable farming operations and will help preserve the natural beauty of our soil and waterways.

Works with NRCS and other government entities on soil and water conservation efforts with growers such as, but not limited to Soil, tissue and water sampling, soil probe monitoring fertilizer and water movement for more precise irrigation practices, weather station forecasting events, soil mapping using veris and dual EM technologies.

In short, I am dedicated to our natural environment. Loving the land and water and using science to preserve the beauty and health of our resources for future generations.