PureBase Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Hurtado to head the Purebase Agricultural Product Development division. Mr. Hurtado has extensive experience with soil ecology, organic and sustainable agriculture, plant nutrition, plant physiology, phytopathology, and post-harvest technologies. His 35-year career includes applied field research, new product development for specific crop types and specific environmental conditions, and using this knowledge of soil science Mr. Hurtado has a keen sense of being able to identify and establish new niche markets.