Eli Hornstein’s Journey to Sustainable Agriculture

Summary:
Eli Hornstein, a conservationist with a diverse background in environmental observation and academia, is tackling climate change through agricultural biotechnology. After earning a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University, he founded Elysia Creative Biology. The startup focuses on genetically engineering feed crops to produce compounds that suppress methane emissions from cows and other ruminants, a significant contributor to climate change. Hornstein’s journey began with conservation work across various continents and led him to realize the need for systemic change in agriculture. Elysia’s early trials show promising results, and Hornstein is leveraging NC State’s resources and entrepreneurship programs to advance his technology. The next steps include securing funding for farm trials and navigating regulatory milestones.