Marc-Andre Kruse-Friedrich

Marc-Andre Kruse-Friedrich is an accomplished Project Manager specializing in research and innovation within the agricultural sector, currently employed at DLG e.V. since November 2016. Responsibilities include managing seminar offerings, leading project initiatives focused on animal welfare, and overseeing the Bundeswettbewerb Melken 2022. Concurrently, Marc-Andre operates as a farmer at Hof Sophiesminde. Prior to these roles, extensive experience at John Deere encompassed project management in FarmSight services and PowerGard program implementation, alongside market planning and product strategy for combines and self-propelled forage harvesters. Early career roles included positions at Peter Clausen Landtechnik GmbH, where responsibilities involved sales and customer service, and seasonal agricultural work on various farms. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Agronomy from The University of Göttingen and foundational studies in Ecological Agriculture at both the University of Nottingham and the University of Kassel.