About Us
Reducing Chemical Inputs while Regenerating Soil. Increasing Crop Yields. Delivering Safer, Healthier Food.
Decades of chemical overuse, poor land management, and climate volatility have degraded soil health worldwide—reducing productivity, nutrient density, and food safety. At the same time, rising levels of soil contaminants like glyphosate, atrazine, and heavy metals are contributing to both food insecurity and the global rise in chronic disease.
We are tackling these systemic challenges with advanced, organic biological solutions designed to restore soil productivity, improve food quality and safety, and protect human health.
We build carbon-rich, resilient soils that retain water, improve nutrient availability, and increase productivity—yielding more nutrient-dense food with fewer synthetic inputs.
We actively remediate soil contaminants by breaking down herbicide residues and poly aromatic hydrocarbons and sequestering heavy metals - reducing toxin uptake by crops and delivering safer food to market.
Our science-driven, scalable approach is reshaping agriculture at its foundation—regenerating soil, improving yields, and elevating the safety and nutritional quality of the global food supply.
Our Team
Raul Cano
Raul Cano
Dr. Cano is a world-renowned microbial ecologist. He is Professor Emeritus and Endowed Chair of the Unocal Institute of Environmental Studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. Over the past 40 years Raul has used the power of microorganisms to create human antibiotics and probiotics, and to clean up oil spills and other environmental contaminants. At Ancient Organics®, Dr. Cano is using beneficial microbes to create powerful organic probiotics for your soil and plants.
Robin Steele
Robin Steele
Robin has over 30 years of experience working in life sciences and related industries. She serves on the Boards of Directors of multiple public and privately held companies and advises Ancient Organics® in a number of areas in connection with the research, development and commercialization of the Company’s products.
Jason Bostian
Jason Bostian
Jason has worked in the banking industry for over 10 years with major financial institutions including Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. Jason is advising the Company on fundraising, business development and marketing strategies for the Company’s products.
Larry Clopp
Larry Clopp
Larry has over 40 years of management consulting experience. He worked with major consulting groups including Accenture, Cap Gemini and The Gartner Group implementing complex systems for global companies such as Apple, BMW, Cisco and Dell. Larry is assisting the Company with internal systems and IT infrastructure.
Our Advisors
Martha Carlin
Martha Carlin
Martha is the CEO and Founder of two companies working with the human microbiome. BiotiQuest sells a line of human probiotic products that were co-developed by our Founder, Dr. Raul Cano and Ms. Carlin. The Biocollective provides products and services to accelerate microbiome research. Martha provides strategic advice to Ancient Organics® in a number of areas.
Judy Daniels
Judy Daniels
Judy is Founder and CEO of Soil Sage, LLC, an environmental consulting firm with expertise in soils assessments and analyses. Judy provides advice on soils related experimental design for evaluating Ancient Organics® products and oversees third party analyses of the impact of the Company’s products on soil health.
Don Huber
Don Huber
Dr. Huber is Professor Emeritus at Purdue University who received various degrees in plant pathology from the University of Idaho and Michigan State University. He conducted agricultural research for 50 years focused on soilborne plant pathogens, looking at topics like epidemiology, biological controls, and host-parasite relationships. In addition to his academic career, Dr. Huber also had a career as a labor mediator and served on two school boards.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Our solutions do more than restore soil—they support a healthier planet and a more secure food system. By improving crop yields and nutrient density, we help reduce food insecurity while addressing the rising demand for clean, high-quality food production.
Our formulations use only OMRI-certified organic ingredients, and our biodegradable packaging ensures minimal environmental impact. Plus, by enhancing biomass production and increasing soil carbon capture, we play a direct role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our solutions empower regenerative agriculture—done responsibly, from formulation to field.
