Christina Woerner McInnis

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Christina Woerner McInnis
Education Auburn University
OccupationFarmer
Known forFounder of AgriTech Corporation
Political party Republican Party
SpouseTimothy Neal
Children4
Website mcinnisforalabama.com

Christina Woerner McInnis is an American farmer and businesswoman. She is best known for founding AgriTech Corporation, and introducing SoilKit, a soil testing product for farmers. [1]

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Early life and education

McInnis grew up on Woerner Farms, a family farm established in 1908. [2] [3] She is a fifth-generation farmer. [3] She graduated from Auburn University, where she received a degree in business. [4]

Career

McInnis worked for Woerner Farms as the head of marketing and sales. She worked with farmers in Cuba, discussing agricultural practices. [5]

In 2019, she founded AgriTech Corporation, and introduced SoilKit. [6] The product is described as simplifying soil testing, and providing the necessary supplies to take a sample. [7] [8] She worked with Auburn University to increase the product availability. [9] She earned a supplier development marketing package and a $5,000 grant through a Lowe's web-based reality program. [3] [10]

In March 2025, she announced that she would run in the 2026 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election. [11] She is running for the Republican Party. [12]

Personal life

McInnis is married to Timothy Neal McInnis II, and lives in Orange Beach, Alabama. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Kates, Margaret (April 22, 2023). "Getting to know Christina Woerner McInnis, founder of SoilKit". Press-Register. p. S4. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ Crowe, Michael (March 17, 2021). "Entrepreneur's success with SoilKit rooted in foundation laid by female role models". Lowe's Corporate. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "SoilKit wins recognition through Lowe's small businesses program". Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building. February 22, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Christina Woerner McInnis: Committed to Alabama's Agricultural Future". Christina Woerner McInnis Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ Shamsi-Basha, Karim (November 7, 2016). "Woerner Companies in Foley gives longer life to fruits, vegetables". Alabama News Center. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ Kates, Margaret (April 24, 2023). "Meet the Baldwin County woman revolutionizing soil testing". AL.com . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "2 Foley businesses win Alabama Small Business Week awards". Gulf Coast Media. March 28, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  8. ↑ Fitch, Anna Kathryn (August 26, 2023). "SoilKit: Foley's tech-focused business changing the landscape of the gardening industry". Yellowhammer News . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ Hunter, Fred (June 8, 2022). "Another Growing Tradition". WBRC . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  10. ↑ Zoghby, Jennifer C. (May 6, 2021). "Christina Woerner McInnis created SoilKit to help your yard bloom". Business Alabama Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ Heim, Grace (March 5, 2025). "Baldwin County native Christina McInnis to run for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner". Yellowhammer News . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  12. ↑ Thomas, Erica (March 7, 2025). "Local Business Leader Running For State Agriculture Commissioner". Gulf Shores News. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
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