Clarke Alder

Clarke Alder is an experienced agronomist currently working at The Amalgamated Sugar Company since September 2012, specializing in sugar beet research and collaborating with growers and shareholders of the Snake River Sugar Co-op to maximize sugar beet crop quality through extensive pest and disease management. Prior to this role, Clarke served as Vice President of Field Operations at EcoLife, overseeing rangeland weed control and restoration projects, and worked as a foreman at Lawn Specialists LLC, focusing on the design and installation of irrigation systems. Additional experiences include cabinet building at Old Mill Cabinets, electrical installation as an apprentice with Ideal Electric, and early workforce roles in retail and assembly line operations. Clarke holds an MS in Weed Science and a BS in Ornamental Horticulture from Utah State University, along with foundational education in automechanics and a high school diploma.