Tomás Cassani

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he grew up in a large city but developed a strong passion for agricultural sciences, which he later pursued academically. He currently lives in Pergamino, the heart of Argentina’s agricultural research and innovation sector. While completing his master’s thesis, Tomás concluded that natural grassland systems tend to operate in a stable equilibrium, suggesting that agricultural systems designed to mimic them could be more energetically efficient and sustainable. While searching online for cropping systems that met these principles, he discovered The Land Institute, which ultimately shaped the focus of his doctoral research. Tomás is professionally and personally interested in sustainable agriculture systems that mimic natural grasslands. His academic background in agricultural sciences, combined with a long-standing focus on soil management and conservation and an interest in regenerative approaches, strongly aligns him with The Land Institute’s mission to develop perennial, ecologically based farming systems. Tomás was a postdoctoral researcher at The Land Institute as part of the KernzaCap project, working in the Soil Ecology team for two years.

My most perennial traits are Curiosity and Perseverance – I have a strong curiosity about how things work in all areas of life, from natural systems to broader questions about the world. My perseverance is reflected in having achieved my goal of visiting and getting to know The Land Institute.

Learn more about Tomás on his LinkedIn profile.

2022-2024 KernzaCap Postdoctoral Researcher – Soil Ecology