Consulting Services

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  • Microbiome Management & Engineering

    We work with growers to unlock the full potential of their microbial ecosystems.

    Whether you are exploring microorganisms for the first time or refining existing programs, we design and guide tailored strategies — from profiling and inoculant planning to monitoring and balance — that build resilient, high-performing systems.

  • Deep Search: Solving Unknowns

    Targeted solutions for challenges resist every standard solution.

    We partner with your IPM team to investigate these persistent issues with a whole-systems perspective — uncovering hidden drivers in biology, chemistry, or environment that others miss. From unexplained yield decline to recurring disease pressure, we guide clients through root-cause analysis and tailored interventions that restore stability and growth.

  • Reliability Assurance: Minimizing False Positives/Negatives

    Every microbiological/molecular test or intervention carries risk if diagnostic accuracy falters.

    We help clients minimize risk by validating diagnostics, reducing misclassifications, and ensuring recommendations are built on reliable signals rather than noise. This protects against wasted interventions, strengthens decision-making, and reduces the risk of crop failure.

  • Microbiome Discovery Assessment

    Built for growers and R&D teams beginning their journey with microbial tools, we provide the guidance to start strong.

    We partner with teams to identify entry points, design pilot programs, and build staff capabilities, ensuring each step delivers clear learning and measurable value. The result is confidence in moving from exploration to adoption at the right pace, with the right tools.

Consulting Team

  • Michael Lynch, PhD

    Director of Bioinformatics & Microbial Genomics
    PhD, University of Waterloo

    Dr. Michael Lynch helps clients gain confidence in their microbiome data. He develops reliability frameworks that validate diagnostics, minimize false positives/negatives, and turn genomic data into clear insights for decision-making.

    Consulting Focus: Quality assurance in microbiome data, diagnostics validation, agricultural bioinformatics, decision support systems.

  • Trevor Charles, PhD

    Chief Science Officer & Plant-Microbe Interactions Specialty
    PhD, McMaster University

    Dr. Trevor Charles leads scientific advisory for clients tackling intractable plant health challenges. Drawing on decades of pioneering research in plant-microbe interactions, he guides root-cause investigations into yield decline, disease pressure, or system imbalances.

    Consulting Focus: Microbial product integration, scientific validation, plant-microbe strategies.

  • Albert Yi

    CEO | Strategy & Sustainable Agriculture
    Economics, Western University

    Albert Yi helps scientists and growers align microbial science with business strategy to deliver measurable impact, stronger ROI, and long-term growth.

    As the Business Lead for Earth Microbial Consulting Services, Albert partners with research teams, greenhouse operators, and agricultural leaders to translate discoveries into solutions that drive tangible business value.

    Consulting Focus: Strategic planning, adoption of microbiome technologies, sustainable input transitions, leadership in innovation partnerships.