What is NUMANAC?
AI-powered almanac for farmers
Numanac is the AI-powered agricultural platform that transforms farmer conversations into structured data, enabling unprecedented visibility into farm operations while providing farmers personalized, AI-driven insights to optimize their operations.
Our vision
To hyper-facilitate farmer digitization to democratize access to agricultural tech
While agricultural innovation surges forward, most farmers remain digitally underserved. Numanac is building a future where technology adapts to farmers, not vice versa - unlocking modern agriculture's potential for both farmers and the ecosystem that supports them.
Roadmap ahead
November 2024
SEMANTIC SEARCH ENGINE
Agricultural knowledge at your fingertips, improving with your input
Farmers told us: finding and understanding ag knowledge is tough. Our AI search engine cuts through the noise, delivering simple, clear answers with sources to help you make faster, better decisions.
March 2025
CONVERSATIONAL FARM LOGGING & ADVISORY
Farm data capture made natural, insights made clear
We're reimagining farm recordkeeping through natural conversation. Our AI converts your daily farm dialogue into structured data, providing personalized guidance while making your operation visible to the institutions that support you.
September 2025
AGRICULTURAL COPILOT
Your farm's AI partner - as natural as conversation, as powerful as data
Transform your daily farming conversations into actionable intelligence. Numanac's agricultural copilot works alongside you to optimize decisions, automate recordkeeping, and connect you with the right resources at the right time.
Team
Listening, learning, and building technology that farmers trust
With backgrounds spanning MIT, Yale, Palantir, U.S. Marine Corps, Syngenta, and Mastronardi, we are dedicated to securing farmers’ futures and safeguarding global food systems.
Daniel Lee
Co-founder, CEO
Dan Kelly
Co-founder, COO
Branden Kang
Co-founder, CTO
Kaleb Barker
Co-founder, CAO
Advisory
Advisors that hold us accountable to the agricultural community we serve
With expertise ranging from agricultural research, hands-on farming, catering, journalism to community action, our advisors’ diverse insights guide our development every step of the way.
Beth Hoffman
Board Member,
Iowa Farm Union
Sean Stokes
Research Director,
Rodale Institute
Mike Webster
Owner,
Tory Hill LLC
Brett Reinford
Dairy Farmer,
Reinford Farms
Contributors
Consultants, supporters, and others who have given us guidance along the way
Ranging from farmers and agronomists to ontologists, Numanac is thankful to those who have supported its development.
Amin Nouri
Agricultural Research Scientist
Austin Brady
Grower,
Farm Manager
Jay Clapper
Farmer,
Educator
Vinay Bhaskar
Agroecology Scientist
