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Willie Pretorius

This Consulting enterprise was initiated by Willie Pretorius who has a wealth of experience as a Businessman and Agricultural Scientist.
He obtained a master’s degree in agriculture focusing on Horticulture, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry from the University of Stellenbosch and an Honors MBA from the Stellenbosch Business school in South Africa.
He managed several Agro processing businesses ranging from Fruit and Vegetable canning, Juice concentrating, Mushroom cultivation, Asparagus growing and processing. All these businesses were in financial trouble when he was appointed, and he was able to turn them around into a profit-making enterprise. He also started a Vegetable freezing business from scratch. As an Agricultural Scientist he identified the Sunblotch virus disease in Avocados as initiated through a graft incompatible condition.
Established a procedure for the evaluation of Mycorrhizae root colonization as well as Rhizophagy activity using PLFA and NLFA technology and has a wealth of knowledge and experience on soil health testing and result evaluation.

OUR GROWING TEAM OF ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS

Del Ficke
Cattle and Ranching Specialist nationwide.

Del Ficke, co-founder of the Graze Master Group, also owns and operates Ficke Cattle Company – Graze Master Genetics®.  With more than 35 years of experience as both an agriculturist and cattleman, Ficke has developed a one-of-a-kind trademarked breed of composite cattle, the Graze Master and is passionate about changing society from the soil up.  
Ficke has spent the last several years transitioning his farming operation back to what he calls, “a more holistic, sensible and profitable approach that is both modern and historically based in both concept and philosophy.”  He is restoring the soils to their more natural state and has transformed commodity-driven cropland back into native pastures as well as adopting a mob-grazing approach to cattle raising.  
Ficke has sold cattle genetics as well as consulted throughout the nation and internationally. He is driven by results and in serving hundreds of clients, he has a 99 percent success rate in improving their farming businesses – from increasing profitability to successfully implementing regenerative practices.    
In addition to his production agricultural pursuits, Ficke has experience managing a medical clinic in Lincoln, Neb. and has also held numerous leadership positions in agricultural associations and in agricultural business.

Joe Ailts
CCA – Agronomy, Regenerative Ag, Sustainability. WI.

Joe Ailts is an agronomist and regenerative farmer in northwest Wisconsin with a deep passion for soil health and plant physiology. On his three-acre home farm, he grows competitive giant pumpkins, sweet corn, and market pumpkins using a regenerative approach that includes cover cropping with rye and Sudan grass. His experience in competitive pumpkin growing has fueled his interest in soil biology, leading him to experiment with mycorrhizal fungi inoculation and nutrient-dense crop production.
Through his agronomy company, Ailts Agronomy, Joe works with row crop farmers to integrate soil health practices into their operations. He focuses on bridging the gap between regenerative and conventional farming, helping farmers implement biological inputs to enhance mycorrhizal colonization and crop performance. His research-backed approach has shown promising results, including significant yield responses in both corn following

Nick Vos
Regenerative Ag, Cover crops, Sheep. NE, KS, OK, TX.

Nick Vos was born in South Africa where he grew up on a vegetable farm in the Limpopo Province. Moved to the USA in 2006, became a US citizen in 2011, and currently resides in Hugoton, Kansas, with his wife Johanna, and their two girls Gianna and Nikayla. Nick farms a multitude of row crops, cover crops and his wife Johanna raises Dorper sheep on about 1000 acres that they rotate between cash crops and forages. He also owns and operates two Ag retail companies, that focuses on high yielding corn and the other one specialty inputs and cover crops.
 
He started using cover crops in 2010, mostly interested in the Daikon radish, and its scavenging ability to retrieve nutrients from their mostly sandy, low OM fields. Regenerative Agriculture quickly became a passion for Nick, and he has been leading the charge in cover crops and better rotations in their low rainfall, arid high plains region since then, also bringing the dorper flock in to manage weeds and stimulate biology.
 
Nick has spoken at multiple local and National conferences including No Till on the Plains, Bottom Line Conference, No Till farmer and several podcasts where he shares his story, the struggles with the drought and the road to regenerative agriculture.

Vance McCoy

In 1988, when Vance McCoy was 16, his father passed away, leaving Vance and his mom Maggie to manage the farm, “I was the only boy and had three sisters.  That was how it worked out from the beginning.  Everyone just knew I was going to be a farmer.  I had planned to leave and come back to the farm, but when dad passed away, that put me on the fast track.”
 
When McCoy was growing up near Elsie, Neb., the family raised mostly corn and operated a cow/calf operation.  Today, he and his wife Ronda’s two grown sons, Tyler and Tanner, farm as separate managers of their own endeavors.  McCoy continues raising corn and soybeans, but has also found a passion for soil health and regenerative agriculture.  In addition to the farming business, McCoy also started Triple Creek Cover Crops, named for the three creeks that still cross the family farm.  His daughter, Meredith, helps with the cover crop business.    
 
McCoy enjoys sharing his trials and triumphs on Facebook through videos and photos with posts outlining the real-world scenarios he is testing, “I try and be humble about it.  I was lucky because dad was always forward-thinking.  That’s another thing I tell people, ‘You have to respect your dad because he didn’t get to where he is at by being stupid.  Be patient, there are probably some things you need to learn from him too.’  But, I also remind some of those dads that if their fathers had not allowed them to make changes, where would they be today?”
 
“Asking questions and getting answers will get us someplace,” he said.  “Don’t preach.  Ask questions.  It’s the best way to learn from somebody.”

Josh Thurman

I was born and raised in Franklin, Ky. I’ve been fortunate enough to work on many sides of agriculture. Each one of them left something indelible in me. From early morning milkings at Kenneth Garrett’s dairy to our own hay farm and the countless acres of tobacco I’ve cut. After attending WKU, I went back to Kenneth Whitlock’s row crop operation in Schochoh, Ky, which led me to a job at Miles Farm Supply. I began treating seeds there, to then became a consultant in Owensboro, Kentucky. After Owensboro,o I moved back to Franklin to manage Schochoh Crop Service. My next attempt was consulting with Mr. Guy Reader at Agri to serve Crop Management for 9 years. All of these were seminal, necessary and valued experiences that propelled me into opening ClearPoint Ag solutions, our own consulting firm. It is in this position that I am allowed the blessed opportunity to learn from those who came before us while continuing to push boundaries. I pray the steps the Lord leads me in are unlocking the flourishing potential that is mostly untapped in our good, good earth.

About Us

Regenerating Agriculture, Restoring Ecosystems, Revitalizing Farms

At ReconstructAg, we are committed to transforming agriculture from the ground up. Our mission is to empower farmers, ranchers, and land stewards with science-backed, practical strategies that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and improve long-term farm profitability.

Who We Are

We are a team of soil health specialists, agronomists, ecologists, and regenerative farming experts dedicated to helping agricultural businesses transition to profitable, resilient, and ecologically sound farming practices. Our approach integrates soil microbiology, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, and holistic farm management to create systems that work in harmony with nature.

What We Do

We provide customized regenerative agriculture consulting to help farmers move away from input-intensive farming toward biologically driven, self-sustaining ecosystems. Our services include:

  • Soil Health Assessments & Biological Soil Testing – Using tools like PLFA, NLFA, Haney tests, and microbiome analyses to unlock soil’s full potential.

  • Regenerative Transition Planning – Developing farm-specific strategies to reduce synthetic inputs while maintaining productivity.

  • Microbial Inoculation & Bio-Stimulant Strategies – Enhancing beneficial microbial communities to improve plant health.

  • Cover Cropping & No-Till Systems – Implementing regenerative practices that build organic matter and enhance carbon sequestration.

  • Nutrient Cycling Optimization – Improving nitrogen fixation, phosphorus availability, and overall nutrient use efficiency.

  • Livestock Integration & Holistic Grazing – Designing rotational and adaptive grazing plans that regenerate pastures.

  • Farmer Education & Workshops – Empowering growers with the knowledge to make informed, regenerative decisions.

Why Choose Us?

  • Science-Based & Farmer-Tested – We combine cutting-edge research with practical farm applications.

  • Regeneration & Profitability – Our approach restores soil while ensuring higher yields, lower costs, and long-term resilience.

  • Farmer-First Solutions – Every farm is unique, and we tailor our guidance to your specific land, climate, and business goals.

Join the Regenerative Movement

Agriculture doesn’t have to degrade the land—it can heal it. Whether you’re transitioning a large-scale operation or fine-tuning a small farm, ReconstructAg is here to guide you every step of the way.

Contact us today to start regenerating your soil, your farm, and your future!

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Transitioning Away from Conventional Practices

Modern agricultural practices have increasingly relied on synthetic chemicals and genetic modifications, often leading to long-term ecological imbalances. At Reconstruct-Ag, we advocate for a shift toward working with natural systems, reducing external inputs, and rebuilding the abundance of life that naturally supports crop production. Our goal is to guide farmers through this transition, ensuring that the restoration of ecological health goes hand in hand with maintaining economic viability.

Contact us today to start your journey toward regenerative agriculture and discover the full potential of your farm’s natural resources.

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Reconstruct-Ag is an industry leader in the science of Mycorrhizae and Rhizophagy. Let us help you get these important microbial-driven processes working for you.

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