Madison, WI — March 23, 2026
The IPM Institute of North America is pleased to announce the promotion of Baillie Stein to Project Manager II, recognizing his growing leadership and contributions to several key sustainability initiatives across the agricultural supply chain.
Stein leads projects that help major food companies and agricultural supply chains reduce pesticide risk and accelerate the adoption of more sustainable practices. Working across both field-level research and corporate supply chains, his portfolio demonstrates the Institute’s ability to connect science with business strategy. Through a Walmart Foundation-funded project, he is analyzing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adoption in major U.S. row crops and identifying opportunities to scale uptake through farmer advisor networks. Findings will be published in a white paper later this year. That same systems-level thinking informs his work with B&G Foods, where a multi-crop pesticide risk assessment across 20 commodities helped the company identify mitigation strategies to protect consumers, farm workers, pollinators, and the environment, and strengthen pesticide risk management across its brands.
In addition, Stein supports the Institute’s partnership with Sysco, helping manage the company’s Sustainable Agriculture Program across Sysco brand produce. The program ensures responsible pest management practices and resource conservation and reuse, including water, energy, crop material and waste, measuring both practice adoption and outcomes.
“Baillie exemplifies what we look for in our project managers. He builds trust with the companies, suppliers and growers he works with, translates IPM science into actionable strategy, and delivers measurable progress,” said Ariel Larson, Director of IPM Institute’s Sustainable Food Group. “His promotion reflects both his own growth and the increasing demand for this kind of work.”
Stein’s promotion comes as demand for science-based pesticide risk management continues to grow across the food industry. IPM Institute looks forward to expanding its work with food companies and supply chain partners committed to advancing more sustainable agricultural practices.
About the IPM Institute
Founded in 1998, IPM Institute of North America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving sustainability in agriculture and communities. Through collaborative partnerships and science-based strategies, IPM Institute advances practices that reduce risks to human health and the environment while supporting biodiversity, climate resilience, water quality, and soil health. The Institute’s work spans integrated pest management, sustainable and regenerative agriculture and other key sustainability challenges across the food system.
