Mike Betterly
Betterly earned a B.S. in Marketing & International Business from Penn State University and an MBA from SDA Bocconi, in Milan, Italy. He spent eight years as vice president of marketing and sales with The Organic Mechanics Soil Co. in the Philadelphia area. He joined Hoffman Nursery on Dec. 30, 2019.

Hoffman Nursery Expands Management Team - Greenhouse Product News

Michael Betterly earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing and international business from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from SDA Bocconi in Milan, Italy.

To help their customers build and maintain successful grass programs, Hoffman Nursery has expanded its management team.
Michael (Mike) Betterly, an experienced horticultural and consumer products executive, joins the nursery as head of sales and marketing. David Hoffman, who has had a range of responsibilities at the nursery, moves up to senior director of sales and operations.

When Organic Mechanics was founded in 2006, most potting mixes relied heavily on peat and perlite as majority components. But co-founders Mark Highland and Jim Flanigan were inspired by a deep curiosity about soil and how it works. They focused on creating something different: living, biologically active soil.
As Mike Betterly, Chief Marketing Officer for Organic Mechanics, explains, “Mark became a real expert in soils, especially soils that had biology in them, what we now call living soils.” At the time, that idea of adding compost to bring life into soil, especially in containers, was still relatively new in the industry.

Growing Soil, Gardeners, and Community – Organic Mechanics Soil

Michael Betterly joined Hoffman Nursery as head of sales and marketing. He previously served as vice president of marketing and sales and as chief marketing officer for The Organic Mechanics Soil Co.

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Said Organic Mechanics will continue supporting organic pioneers and upholding its sustainability and soil-health principles.

For Organic Mechanics, supporting regenerative agriculture goes beyond products. Collaboration and a shared mission are crucial components of involvement.

“As a Pennsylvania-based company, we’ve been lucky enough to work hand in hand with Rodale over the years,” said Mike Betterly, Chief Marketing Officer for Organic Mechanics. “We are honored to be part of Rodale’s Proud Supporter program, and always happy to support organic pioneers that have led the way for us.”

A Conversation with Maria Rodale: Why Regenerative Gardening Matters More Than Ever – Organic Mechanics Soil

Looking ahead, Organic Mechanics is focused on steady, intentional growth, expanding its reach while staying true to its values. “We’re not going to abandon those principles,” Mike says, referring to the company’s commitment to sustainability and soil health.

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- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 