Dr. Jonathan

Lundgren

Founded Ecdysis Foundation in 2016

Founder & Director of Ecdysis Foundation

Jonathan founded Ecdysis Foundation & Blue Dasher Farm as a research foundation as well as training ground for future scientists and farmers. He is an Agroecologist, Farmer, Rancher, and Beekeeper

Dr. Michael

Bredeson

Joined Ecdysis Team on Day 1 (2016)

Research Scientist & Agroecologist

Mike is a research scientist in charge of cropland research around North America

Dr. Matt

Jones

Joined the Ecdysis Team in 2021

Research Entomologist

Matt heads up Ecdysis Research in the Pacific Northwest. He is interested in understanding and facilitating regenerative agriculture alongside treefruit growers. He is based in Wenatchee, Washington.

Dr. Stephen

Robertson

Joined Ecdysis Team in 2021

Research Scientist & Agroecologist

Stephen joined Ecdysis as a research scientist with interests in regenerative fruit production and intercropping

Dr. Ryan

Schmid

Re-joined Ecdysis Team in 2018

Research Scientist & Agroecologist

Ryan is a research scientist in charge of rangeland programs around North America

Dr. Kelton

Welch

Re-joined Ecdysis Team in 2019

Research Entomologist & Ecological Collections Manager

Kelton is in charge of the Mark F. Longfellow Biological Collection at Blue Dasher Farm