Rodale Institute Appoints Jeff Moyer as Executive Director

Rodale Institute , a research and outreach facility dedicated to developing organic farming, has recently appointed Jeff Moyer as the new Executive Director.

Moyer has been a part of Rodale Institute since 1975 and has worked with numerous farmers over the years dealing with issues such as organic agriculture. He is also widely recognized in his community for his contribution towards the design of the No-Till Roller Crimper.

“Jeff has spent his whole career dedicated to the Rodale Institute and is uniquely and wonderfully prepared to continue the Institute’s leading edge research,” said Maria Rodale, CEO of Rodale Inc. and Co-Chair of Rodale Institute.

Aside from his contributions at Rodale Institute, Moyer was also on the National Organic Standards Board five years running. He is currently a member of the Leonardo Academy’s committee on sustainability, as well as a current member and founder of Pennsylvania Certified Organic.

Rodale Institute is a non-profit founded over 60 years ago with a specific goal in mind— research and pioneer organic farming practices that can be translated to support farmers as well as educate consumers on organic agriculture.

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