Ben Arends grew up on a farm in Iowa and worked Ag. Retail for over 7 years in various roles before completing his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Iowa State University and Master’s degree in field crops entomology from NC State University. After completing his studies, he worked for AgBiTech as a Field Development Representative for the Southeast for 1.5 years. There, he developed viral insecticides for various lepidopteran pests in row crops and specialty crops. In his current role as Vice President of JABB of the Carolinas, he works to manufacture biological seed treatments using Beauveria bassiana as the active ingredient.