Karina Smith

Karina Smith has extensive experience in agronomy and production management at Corteva Agriscience since June 2019, currently serving as Production Location Manager and previously as Administrative Supervisor and Production Agronomist. In the role of Production Location Manager, Karina supervises an administrative team and has developed an exposure plan to enhance team understanding of field operations. As Production Agronomist, oversight of sunflower seed production and grower management has been key responsibilities. In a previous role within Research and Development, Karina participated in agronomical sorghum breeding programs, collecting and evaluating data for hybrid advancement. Karina gained initial sales experience at Corteva in 2018, assisting with field days and product endorsements. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with a focus on Crop Science and Plant Protection from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, along with an AA-T in Communication Studies from Cuesta College.