CHONEX: Restoring the Soil of Baldwin County
Photos by Megan Smith | Mobile Bay Magazine
CHONEX is redefining what sustainable agriculture can look like in Baldwin County and beyond. Featured recently in Mobile Bay Magazine, the article highlights how CHONEX is combining science, innovation, and a deep respect for farming to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: soil health.
At the center of the story are CHONEX leaders Lori Moshman, an entomologist, and Michael Lynch, CEO of CHONEX, whose work focuses on transforming agricultural byproducts into high-value biological inputs. At the company’s Robertsdale facility, CHONEX uses black soldier fly larvae to convert chicken litter into StrongSoil®, a nutrient-dense biological product designed to support soil biology, improve nutrient efficiency, and help farmers reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
Rather than treating waste as a problem, CHONEX sees opportunity — creating a circular system that benefits farmers, the environment, and the local economy. Farmers across the Southeast are already seeing promising results, and the company is continuing to scale production while creating jobs in Baldwin County.
The feature underscores CHONEX’s mission to support regenerative agriculture practices that improve soil health, crop performance, and long-term farm profitability, proving that meaningful agricultural innovation can start at the local level and grow outward.