Insights

Perspectives from the ACME network.

Straight talk on AgTech commercialization, the St. Louis ecosystem, and what's working — from practitioners who've been in the room.

Our first articles are in progress — check back soon. In the meantime, reach out directly at hello@acmeconsulting.org with topics you'd like us to address.
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What we'll be writing about.

Topics from the practitioners in our network — based on what we see in the field, the co-op, and the boardroom.

Commercialization
GTMComing soon

Why AgTech companies stall at the last mile — and what to do about it

The technology works. The science is sound. So why aren't farmers using it? The answer is almost never the product.

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39N Ecosystem
EcosystemComing soon

What the St. Louis AgTech district actually is — and what it isn't

39 North gets talked about a lot. Here's what it means in practice for a company trying to commercialize in the Midwest.

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Partnerships
BDComing soon

The right way to approach a Tier 1 ag corporate — and the wrong way

Cold outreach to Bayer, Bunge, or Corteva almost never works. Here's what does.

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Brand & Comms
CommunicationsComing soon

Why your messaging doesn't work with farmers — and how to fix it

The language of SaaS doesn't translate to a 6,000-acre operation. Here's what does.

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Policy & Regulatory
PolicyComing soon

Navigating USDA and EPA for ag biotech companies — a practitioner's guide

Proximity to regulators matters. So does knowing which conversations to have first.

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Fundraising
InvestmentComing soon

What ag-focused investors actually want to see — and when to approach them

Lewis & Clark, Yield Lab, BioGenerator — what differentiates who gets funded and who doesn't.

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Topics on our radar

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Trade policy & export
Grower adoption
Ag economics
Brand positioning
Channel strategy
Ecosystem navigation
Fractional leadership
Series A prep
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