From Wall Street to Cannabis and now tackling Methane in livestock with Derek Peterson

Derek Peterson has had a colorful career.He's found himself at the head of ROAM, an agriculture tech company trying to solve the problem of methane emissions. But he didn't get there following the 'traditional path.' In this chat we cover his career so far, from  working on Wall Street to becoming a visionary entrepreneur whose journey expertise bridge traditional agriculture, finance, and the  emerging industry of  — medicinal cannabis.In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, we dive into the intersection between innovation, agriculture, and public perception, revealing the foresight needed to build a business in uncharted territory.Chapters00:00 Derek Peterson's Unique Career Path03:02 Insights from Evoke Ag Conference05:46 Transition from Finance to Cannabis11:59 Challenges of Going Public in Cannabis18:08 Exploring Methane Reduction in Agriculture24:08 Consumer Acceptance and Product Development30:00 Future Careers in Agriculture Links & Resources:ROAM – Derek’s companyConnect with Derek Peterson on LinkedInMore episodes at Humans of Agriculture