Microbiometer Information

Prolific Earth Sciences is an AgTech company advancing soil health measurement through innovative, mobile-enabled diagnostics. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Judith Fitzpatrick, Dr. E. Brady Trexler, and James Sottilo, the company developed microBIOMETER®, a rapid on-site soil test that measures microbial biomass and fungal-to-bacterial ratio — key indicators of soil health. Using a simple extraction and smartphone app, microBIOMETER® delivers lab-quality results in about 20 minutes for around $10 per test, with results stored securely in the cloud. The app, available for both iOS and Android, enables users to track and share data, contributing to a growing global database of soil biology metrics. The microBIOMETER® platform is used by regenerative farmers, universities, soil labs, and research organizations in over 100 countries. By making soil biology measurable, Prolific Earth Sciences empowers data-driven decision-making for regenerative agriculture, carbon farming, and sustainable land management. Healthy soil is central to reversing climate change, restoring ecosystems, and ensuring resilient food systems. Prolific Earth Sciences is proud to make soil life visible, measurable, and actionable — supporting a more sustainable and regenerative planet.