Employee Spotlight ➡️ Sonora Zaugg, Farm Management Associate
Meet Sonora—a vital part of our farm management team here at Root Ag Advisory. She plays a key role in supporting both permanent and row crop operations, with hands-on experience in asset management, budgeting, financial reporting, and property oversight.
Lately, she’s been serving as a water liaison, representing Root Ag in critical discussions and projects across the West.
Sonora holds a degree in Agricultural Business with a focus in Animal Health from BYU–Idaho and is actively involved in the Idaho Cattlewomen Association and Organic Valley’s Generation O Program. Her roots run deep in ag—she grew up on a southeastern Idaho dairy farm where her family also grows alfalfa and barley and runs beef cattle.
When she’s not managing farm data and fieldwork, you’ll find her snowshoeing, propagating houseplants, or spending quality time with her husband and son.
We’re proud to have Sonora on the team!
Team Spotlight: Kari Rickenbach, Permanent Crop Associate Kari brings more than 20 years of experience in the permanent crop industry to Root Ag Advisory. With a background in farm operations, financial management, and horticulture, she understands the decisions producers face from both the field and business side of an operation. Her experience helps support Root… Employee Spotlight: Kari Richenbach
🌾Farm succession is not just about who gets the land. It is about protecting the operation, preserving family relationships, planning for taxes, assets, water, leases, and long-term goals… And making sure the next generation has a clear path forward. Consider the following when creating your farm’s succession plan: – The earlier the conversation starts, the… Farmland Succession Planning
Root Agricultural Advisory
2670 S. Eagle Rd. Meridian ID 83642
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