Vishal Shinde, Ph.D.

Vishal’s passion for agricultural research began during his upbringing on a farm. After obtaining a Master’s in Agrochemicals and Pest Management, he pursued a PhD in biological pest management (Entomology). With a decade of experience at the world’s largest sugarcane research institute, he transitioned to a postdoctoral position at UC Berkeley focusing on strawberry research. Over his 15-year career for a CRO in California and other states. He gained expertise in agronomy, soil science, fertility, biostimulants, and environmental sciences. Vishal’s well-rounded background, including a Master’s in agrochemicals, a doctorate in pest management, post-doc in plant pathology and experience in biostimulants/ biofertilizer’s agronomy allows him to bridge research with practical applications for the betterment of farmers and the agricultural industry, in general. Established and owns a Contract Research Organization, Growers Research and Innovation Network (GRIN) and developed 100s of acres of field research Stations in Central Coast and another in Central Valley, California. Not only established and owns 35 acres of hydroponic organic blueberry operation but also helps/consult many growers in California through his research and farming experience.