Dr. Justine Taylor joins Topline Farms

Apr 08, 2025

Topline Farms has appointed Dr. Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer. Having spent the last 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, Taylor brings a wealth of science-related experience to the newly created role to support Topline Farms’ aggressive growth strategy.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Justine Taylor to our leadership team at a pivotal time of growth and expansion across North America,” said Max Mastronardi, executive vice-president. “As a vertically integrated organization, we are guided by traceability, transparency, and trust—principles that Dr. Taylor will help shape as we advance our sustainability journey.”

“I’m excited to join Topline Farms as Chief Sustainability Officer, embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business”, said Dr. Justine Taylor. Most recently, Dr. Taylor was the executive director, stewardship & sustainability & executive director, Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA) for CropLife Canada. Taylor holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business.

“From reducing our environmental footprint to strengthening long-term resilience, I’m excited to lead initiatives that drive smart, sustainable growth while aligning with regulatory and retailer goals,” said Dr. Justine Taylor.

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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.